Uchibori — Attraction in Matsumoto

彼の場所は美しいです。訪れるべきです。 Uchibori is the name given to the inner moat surrounding Matsumotojō Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The moat played an important role in the castle's defense system, helping to protect the castle from invaders. Uchibori is fed by the nearby Taishō Pond and is an impressive sight, particularly during the cherry blossom season when the moat is surrounded by beautiful pink blossoms. Today, visitors can walk along the banks of Uchibori and enjoy the scenic views of Matsumotojō Castle and the surrounding...

Wider than usual moat, at least compared to Kanazawa Castle. Lots of large size fishes in the moat and white swan. Rather than avoiding humans, those fishes - mostly dark color but a few are white or flecked with orange color, tend to follow people on the walking path and stick their open mouths as if...

As a lowland castle, Matsumoto Castle needs manmade defenses. One of the most important of these is the large castle moat, which nowadays mainly produces very...