Matsudo at Night

View from East Exit of JR Matsudo Station November 2025

Matsudo, in Chiba Prefecture, developed as a post-town in the Edo era and currently has a population of almost half a million people. It is known for tasty pears and Japanese long leeks. The Edo River flows nearby and has beautiful Cosmos flowers in the fall. Ramen is a popular dish in the city of Matsudo. From Tokyo Station, it takes less than 30 minutes to reach Matsudo, and from Matsudo Station and Haneda or Narita airport are in close proximity. The JR Jōban Line, the JR Musashino Line, Shin-Keisei Line, the Hokusō Line, the Keisei Narita Airport Line, the Tōbu Noda Line and the Nagareyama Line all have access in Matsudo. All Rights Reserved.

Tsuruga-jo Castle

Tsuruga-jo Castle 鶴ヶ城 is the symbol of Aizu and located in Aizu-Wakamatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture. It was known as an invincible castle as it lasted one month against an enemy during the end of the Edo era 1868-1869. But in 1874 it was torn down into stone walls. Later it was rebuilt in 1965 and also in 2011 it went through a major facelift. You can view cherry blossoms in the spring and fall leaves in autumn. The address is 1-1 Outemachi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima, 965-0873. For more information please contact: info@tsurugajo.com