Description:
Matsumoto castle, also known as the Crow Castle, is one of the oldest (1593) original samurai-build castles in Japan, located in central Honshu as a gateway to Japanese Alps. Picture taken during twilight with long exposure time (6 sec.), with the bridge leading to the main entrance to the castle grounds.

Keywords:
ancient asia black bridge castle crow defense defensive exposure historic japan japanese keep landmark long matsumoto moat national night old purple red reflect reflection samurai sky striped sunset turrets twilight water white winter wood woodwork

Categories:
- Travel > Asia
- Arts/architecture > Landmarks
- Arts/architecture > Historic buildings

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Gaijin Eye - Sightseeing Japan