Matsumae Tourist Information Center
Matsumae Park
0139-42-3868
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Introduction - Matsumae Town is a town located in the southwestern part of the Oshima Peninsula in southern Hokkaido. It used to be the castle town of Matsumae Castle of the Matsumae Domain and prospered as the political, economic, and cultural center of the domain. Matsumae Castle is the only Japanese-style castle in Hokkaido. The castle tower was destroyed by fire but rebuilt in 1961. Matsumae Castle Park is famous as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and the park has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. From early-blooming cherry blossoms to late-blooming cherry blossoms, 250 kinds of cherry blossom trees are planted, and 10,000 cherry blossoms are in full bloom for over two months.