Matsushiro, Nagano

Matsushiro (Japanese: 松代) was a historically important town in Hanishina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In 1966, it was incorporated into Nagano City.

Matsushiro Castle Remains

A traditional street in Matsushiro

Zozan Cave of the planned Imperial Headquarters is open for public

In general

Matsushiro was a thriving town as the center of Matsushiro Domain under the Sanada clan during the Edo period of the 17th to 19th centuries. In the Meiji period of the latter half of the 19th century, there was a thriving silk industry there and the area was known for its Matsushiro ware.[1]

During the last days of World War II, Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters was built in the caves of the near-by mountain. In 1966, Matsushiro was incorporated into Nagano City, and remains as Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City.

Matsushiro is now famous as a thriving sightseeing area.[2]

Matsushiro Castle
Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters - Caves in Mt. Minakami (皆神山)
Bunbu School (文武学校) - the official school of Matsushiro Domain[3]
Sanada Clan's Treasure Museum (真田宝物館)[4]
Mt. Saijo (妻女山) - a mountain where Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo Province has his battle headquarters in the famous Battles of Kawanakajima
Matsushiro Hot Spring (松代温泉)[5]

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