Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Matsumae Castle
松前城
The northernmost castle in Japan and the only one in Hokkaido. Built in 1849 by the Matsumae clan, it guarded against Russian expansion and is surrounded by hundreds of cherry trees.
| Japanese Name | 松前城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 北海道 |
| Region | 北海道 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1849 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 41.435, 140.1198 |