| Matsushiro Castle | |
|---|---|
松代城 | |
| Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan | |
 Matsushiro Castle moats and reconstructed gate | |
  Matsushiro Castle  Matsushiro Castle | |
| Coordinates | 36°33′58″N 138°11′46″E / 36.566°N 138.196°E |
| Type | flatland-style Japanese castle |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | partially reconstructed |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1560 |
| Built by | Takeda Shingen |
| In use | Edo period |
| Demolished | 1872 |
Matsushiro Castle (松代城, Matsushiro-jō), formerly known as Kaizu Castle (海津城, Kaizu-jō), is a Japanese castle located in former Matsushiro town, now part of Nagano City.[1] The site is a registered National Historic Site of Japan.[2]
- ^ "Matsushiro Castle".
- ^ Nagano city home page (in Japanese)