The page of "Castle Town, Matsumoto" as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
Matsumoto is the second largest city in Nagano Prefecture with 270,000 of population.
The history of Matsumoto started in the early 16th century, after Matsumoto Castle was built.
In the Edo Age, Matsumoto developed as a castle town.
To the south of Matsumoto Castle, couple of old houses remain.
During the Edo Age, merchants and craftsmen lived in this area.
"Samurais" lived near to the castle.
Matsumoto is located at the area of alluvial fan of "Metoba" river and has a lot of natural wells in the city.
More than 15 natural wells are located. It is fun to visit these natural wells in Matsumoto City.
To the north of Matsumoto Castle, "Former Kaichi School" is located.
"Kaichi School" was opened in 1876.
After the building had been used as school house for approximately 90 years,
the building was moved to this place for conservation.
Meiji Emperor and Empress visited the building in 1880.
The room where they rested was kept as it was.
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英語版のサイトに松本のページをアップデートしました：
城下町として発展した松本。
扇状地に発達したため、今でも市内に多くの湧水があります。
また1876年に開校した旧開智学校の建物は重要文化財に指定されています。
今日アップした "Castle Town, Matsumoto" のページへどうぞ：
