この素晴らしいビデオをどうもありがとうございました! あなたと一緒に日本を発見できて本当にうれしいです。 ありがとう ！😁

Gosh, my creaky knees suffered climbing up the steep, giant steps at the castle entrance, and the steep stairs inside. Super breathless when I reached the top. Going down, it was a squat-sit-climb down… like a toddler, or a duck… LOL! It was so fun! 😅😂 I agree, the castle (the wood interior, view at the top level, and black exterior) and surrounding garden were peaceful and beautiful.

The castle and the surroundings of it looks beautiful !!! Thank you for the tour , much appreciated 👍arigato !!!

Matsumoto Castle is so superb. The best castle that I could see in California is located at the Japan Center Mall near Kinokuniya bookstore in San Francisco. But this Matsumoto Castle looks so original and magnificent in 8K video. Thank you, John.

Thanks for taking us along ... doing the research and keeping us on the road. You do a great job with the camera and truly bring Japan to us. Appreciate the updates on the state of Japan, all of walks through the Olympic weeks ... keep going, I am with you.

I've never had the opportunity to visit Matsumoto Castle during my visit there 2 years ago but I'm taking careful notes of all the places I will see when I return. This time of day when you were there looked like it was a great time to be there. Thank you for previewing this with us, John!

@TheAntinowherelane

2 жыл бұрын

Fall is the best there. The surrounding mountains just POP, and riding the train down the Kiso valley to Nagoya is just as incredible.

@momonakokeshi6325

2 жыл бұрын

Matsumoto Castle is one of the castles on my list. The other one is Himeji Castle. Thank you for taking us here.

from all ive seen, i think matsumoto is the prettiest castle in japan. its so stylish.

This was the first castle I visited while studying in Japan. Brings back memories. Thank you!

Darn, I missed this video. You're basically following the same path I did back in 2017 with my wife... Kurobe Dam and then Matsumoto Castle. It is a really lovely place! In fact my youtube picture was taken with a ''Ninja'' there in front of Matsumoto castle! One of the local organisation there had local people guiding you and telling you the story of the place :)... was really nice to have our own personal guide. The stone foundations, the view from the top and from the gardens...the wooden beams and the floors etc.. it's a really nice place to visit!

Thanks for filming this in 8K, it's so sharp, it felt like I was there when I watched in on my 4K monitor.

As soon as the borders open for tourists, I'll definitely come to Japan for my first time, and this castle is certainly on my bucket list.

So gorgeous with all the different colors of foliage. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome place John and the footage is Amazing . I've missed watching your Videos the last 2 weeks. I get to Binge watch this weekend 😀👍

Fantastic video John, i hope i can visit the castle one day!

John, 8k is excellent ever! Thank you!!!

What a great spot to take videos and photography!

Absolutely mesmirizing! Thanks so much for sharing.

Such a beautiful place on such a lovely day. Thanks John.🏯😊

I love to study english with these 8k videos. Thank you John!

I always wanted to go there thanks for the tour

Beautiful video👍

Amazing!✌️

It's incredible inside and at 1 degree Celsius my toes froze. That made it hard to get grip on the wooden steps! Loved every bit of the tour.

I was so worried before you went in! I knew of the steep stairs and if you’re balancing the camera and climbing is terrifying. Thank you for trying at least and showing us the amazing monument of Japanese history! Your hard work is not wasted. These videos are invaluable. Video note: this video’s audio is a little quieter than the others. On my TV it’s 10 decimals lower. I only noticed because the midway ads blew my ears off. Haha!

WoW Sooo Beautiful the Trees. The Architecture on the Castles are Truly Amazing!

Loved Matsumoto. We went there on a very comfortable train, had a nice chat with a gentleman who spoke excellent English. It was lovely to see all the little villages as we crossed the mountains and every one of them with an array of solar panels. Matsumoto has so many great places to eat, to have lunch after visiting the castle. Our favourite was this French bakery in Nawate Dori, Sweet Co. I had the best seafood chowder, served in hollowed-out round loaf of the most magnificent bread. Mmmm I’m still savouring it!

Hi Beautiful views 🌞Wish I could have seen inside. But thanks so much for sharing. 👋

I visited Matsumoto Castle on 2016!!! Such a wonderful place!!! There is a store inside that they sells white peach juice, it’s so good!!!

Woah

Sorry for watching your documentary of Matsumoto Castle so late.... Some days have passed. I have been once at Matsumoto Castle and I have taken a photo of the Black Castle with the red bridge. Thank you very much, John, for sharing your great documentary video of Matsumoto Castle with us.

Gorgeous!

thumbs up John thank you

My favorite Japanese castle. I've been there many times - the ones that stand out the most were seeing it in the snow; watching a hologram show with the images created above the water in the moat; and getting to see a performance of Takigi Noh (a Noh drama at night with torches used for lighting) taking place just outside the castle walls.

I here the the burger places there is fantastic! I love this place! thanks for the share! stay awesome it was by brother in laws 50th birthday party so i have to wait to watch.

When you were talking about this in the Travel update Live stream I thought. 8k Hmmm. But man it is crispy. Nice video and intro to the Castle. Making good use of that expensive Camera. It must have taken forever to render on YT side.

That is the perfect setting for my own Marvel comic 🥷 superhero

I lived in Matsumoto for a year, and it's definitely an overlooked place - best place to live in Nagano IMO

I had visited the castle on a clear day in October 2019 and got stuck during Typhoon Hagabis for a few more days because all the trains had stopped or were underwater. I eventually caught a very long bus ride with one pitstop to Nagoya after waiting in a long line. Kinda crazy that time. Getting to the top of the castle on the uneven stairwell was not easy but the view was worth it. I took pictures from the top even though there were no photography signs. I have high regards for the samurais running around in the castle.

Magnificent buildings.

I just happened to watch your episode of journeys in Japan on PBS create. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You were talking about shinto rituals in some towns. I remember you said you did some episodes on the Japan travel program. You did a awesome job, John. I'm enjoying this from Oklahoma. Was that the palace guards? How cool.

I thought this was much better than himeji , which looks beautiful from the outside, but was lacking soul inside. The displays at Matsumoto were great and the interior was well worth the visit.

majestic.

It honestly blows my mind how affordable the entrance to many of the historic sites in Japan are. I remember even when I went to Kyoto (where I expected the cost to be higher) I was amazed how often the entrance fee was less than 1000 Yen.

quite beautiful ancient sight right in front of eyes

Was there 3 years ago. Would love to visit Japan again soon.

I only have 1080p but it still looks beautiful

What an incredibly beautiful class. I'd love to see more videos like this. Especially in these times we live in, that make traveling impossible. I love Japan and love the work that you do. Thanks John!

It is the one castle in Japan that I have visited that I felt very claustrophobic. It was crowded and the question that came to mind is what if there's a big earthquake? lol. I loved the day trip we took to Matsumoto. It's right sized for me. We enjoyed some great soba there and Matsumoto Brewing is worth considering as well.

We took a walk back in the night, beautifully lit you could see the koi carp , did you see the old apple tree in the grounds? Also the seating around the moat had wisteria trees growing through them

What a beautiful scenery. Out of curiousity, how thick are those front doors? And a small type at 3:09: audeince feedback

The steps were so steep, our legs were literally jelly when we got out, so beautiful but trying to invade it would be a big challenge

I’ve not been to Matsumoto but it was on the list of my cancelled trip. I also wanted to travel to Obuse which isn’t too far away from there.

I’ve been following your channel especially for traveling abroad and coming back to Japan protocols…. And now for a good place to go to Japan other than Kyoto (where I live,

what where you using to take videos

That entrance looks similar in one of the entrances of the Imperial Palace. Is that a common among palaces?

the historian in me is going to google this for my next japan visit!!!

Nice tour 425 year old history amazing!!! 👍just the volume seems a bit low that's all John!! 🤙

Last time i was there my hands freeze i cant even feel my tripod..

I didn't get it. The live stream was also 8K? Is it possible?

@oki_music

2 жыл бұрын

no he records the 8k ones and uploads them as a normal youtube video.

Visited here in 2019, really loved matsumoto! Thank you for taking me back there!

Morning! That was excellent John! Thank you so much! Cheers!

Another question is, who owns now the castles in Japan? Is it the heirs/descendants of the samurai/shogun or the govt, local or national?

Welcome to Matsumoto Castle!

Perfect postcard photo!!! Hint....hint. 😁

@onlyinjapanGO

2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!!

Great video, tho i wonder, why is it so dangerous about taking pictures inside? Are they afraid the flash light might damage the interior?

@onlyinjapanGO

2 жыл бұрын

Dangerous? I don’t know about that - it’s just prohibited. It’s dangerous going up the steps! They’re super steep and if varying distance, easy to fall. I bet it was meant to topple ninja 🥷in the day.

Reminds me of Osaka Jo!!!

@onlyinjapanGO

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but inside, no cement, no elevator 😂 the old wood is very very nice. Can feel the history, something missing from Osaka and Nagoya Castle.

@gewglesux

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapanGO Agreed. I'll have to add this on my list when i am allowed back in to Japan.

It is so rude of you John for not bringing leo and Kanai inside of the castle and visit it. By the way おはようこさいます

@onlyinjapanGO

2 жыл бұрын

The stairs are way too steep to carry a baby and it’s dark. I think your comment is rude to assume that she’d rather go inside an old castle instead of a famous bakery nearby! 😂 you really don’t know, do you?

@kakalinaskar3678

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapanGO That so nice of you😊😊

@smeeaiiastkw9383

2 жыл бұрын

8:02

@kakalinaskar3678

2 жыл бұрын

@@smeeaiiastkw9383 😊

Is this where the monguls live?

Do they offer any discounts for foreigners? I remember Matsue castle in Shimane offered a 20% discount if you showed your passport in an effort to encourage foreign tourists to visit.

@onlyinjapanGO

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm 🤔 probably not I think they don’t because this place gets a ton of visitors. I don’t think saving 20% would make people want to go more. It’s very small and narrow walking the old steps. I’d hate to visit if it were even more crowded. Matsue doesn’t get nearly as many foreign visitors. I can see the reason for incentives. Actually when I went in 2017, I just had to show my residence cards saying I was American to get a good discount at Matsue Castle!

@minghueileong

2 жыл бұрын

@@onlyinjapanGO Being just 1 hour from Tokyo I guess Nagano would definitely get more tourists compared to the Sanin area.

Yes it's interesting visiting castles be it in Japan or wherever But I would love to see them again but I doubt my teenagers would find them interesting. More into electronics and games and has the hotel got go WiFi. You will find out , cherish the young years, knappys and all.

Welcome to Matsumoto Castle!