East Gate Well
The well born in the Heisei era, the key to the eastern defenses of Matsumoto Castle
At the site of Matsumoto Castle's eastern defensive stronghold—the East Gate and its "Umadashi"—new vitality emerged in the Heisei era.This "East Gate Well," excavated through the "Water Circuit Well Development Project," is a new landmark connecting the castle's history with modern life. Once the
site of the castle's largest umadashi, it served as a base for mounted troops to launch attacks. Today, it is a place of respite where clear water springs forth, quenching the thirst of strollers. Why not savor the blessings of this renowned water while imagining the castle's former glory?
site of the castle's largest umadashi, it served as a base for mounted troops to launch attacks. Today, it is a place of respite where clear water springs forth, quenching the thirst of strollers. Why not savor the blessings of this renowned water while imagining the castle's former glory?
Information
- Address
- 10-13 Ote 4-chome Matsumoto City
- Access (Car)
- Approximately 15 minutes from Matsumoto IC
- Access (Public Transportation)
- From Matsumoto Station Oshiro Exit, take the Town Sneaker North Course and get off at Kamitsuchimachi. Ride time: approx. 6 min. After getting off, walk for 1 min. Approx. 20 min walk from Matsumoto Station Oshiro Exit.
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