Matsumae Castle
| Matsumae Castle 松前城 | |
|---|---|
| Matsumae, Hokkaidō, Japan | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hirajiro (flatland castle) |
| Condition | The original gate to the inner citadel (itself a reconstruction) and remnants of the stone walls and embankments remain |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 41°25′47″N 140°06′30″E / 41.429833°N 140.108389°E |
| Height | Three stories |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1606 |
| Built by | Matsumae clan |
| In use | 1596 to Meiji Restoration |
| Materials | Earth, stone, and wood |
| Demolished | 1949 |
Matsumae Castle (松前城, Matsumae-jō) is a castle located in Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan, and is the northernmost castle in Japan. The only traditional style Edo period castle in Hokkaidō, it was the chief residence of the han (estate) of the Matsumae clan.