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When asked which Japanese castle is my favourite, I was always torn between Matsumoto Castle (which overlooks the Japanese Alps and is known for its trademark black exterior) and Himeji Castle (not far from Osaka, a massive yet graceful white architectural masterpiece). Yet, as Himeji Castle is currently undergoing renovation and covered in scaffolding, I can now say without a doubt that Matsumoto Castle is my favourite castle in Japan. It looks especially good on a warm spring day like today when hundreds of Japanese are gathered on its ground on plastic blue sheets with bottles of sake and elaborate bento boxes.
Sitting out under the sakura I decided that I should write a blog piece on Matsumoto’s most famous sight… until I realised how difficult it would be to put in to words. (At least for an in-eloquent American such as myself) And so it was that I decided to take out my trust iPhone, switch on the Hipstamatic app and shoot away. While the shots are nothing special I hope they give an impression of the castle itself.
- Another photographer walked in to this shot but I decided it was worth using anyway. After all, it gives perspective!
