Trivia Quiz on Matsumoto Castle: Fun Facts about Nagano’s Famous Castle [For Seniors]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is known for its distinctive black appearance and was built sometime between the late Sengoku period and the early Edo period.

In this article, we’ll present a series of fun facts about Matsumoto Castle—designated as a National Treasure—in a quiz format!

The questions focus on everything from the castle’s origins and its lords to the structures of the castle and its gates.

There are many details that many people may not be familiar with, so take this opportunity to deepen your knowledge!

Some items will also help you enjoy your visit to Matsumoto Castle even more, so please look forward to it.

Fun facts quiz about Matsumoto Castle: Trivia about the famous Nagano landmark [For seniors] (11–20)

What are the characteristics of the Moon-Viewing Turret at Matsumoto Castle?

There is a facility for drawing water.
Connected to the tenshu (main keep)
There is a secret passage.

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Connected to the tenshu (main keep)

The Moon-Viewing Turret (Tsukimi-yagura) of Matsumoto Castle has a rare design in that it is connected to the main keep. Incidentally, the Grand Main Keep, the connecting Watari-yagura, and the Inui Small Keep were built in the Sengoku period, while the Moon-Viewing Turret and the Tatsumi Attached Turret were constructed in the Edo period. The three structures from the Sengoku period were equipped for combat, whereas the two from the peaceful Edo period lack such features. In particular, the Moon-Viewing Turret is notable for its elegant appearance, including vermilion lacquer.

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In conclusion

We asked a lot of quiz questions featuring fun facts about Matsumoto Castle, a famous sightseeing spot in Nagano Prefecture.

Were there many tidbits you didn’t know? Take this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Matsumoto Castle, and put it to use if you get the chance to visit in person!