Matsue Travel Guide

 Rabbityama Says:  Matsue's Buke Yashiki is a preserved samurai residence. Although you cannot walk inside the residence itself, they've opened it from the outside, so you can see what it looks like. It's not very big, but there are some artifacts to look at, and a small garden around it. It... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Lafcadio Hearn, half Greek and half British, is famous throughout the world for his literature about Japan. His most famous work is probably Kwaidan, a book of Japanese ghost stories that is now also a movie. He lived in Matsue for only 15 months before moving to Kumamoto,... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Matsue Castle is one of only 12 original castles left in Japan, so it is well worth the visit. It has a rather unique look, as it is black, and much of the castle walls also remain intact. Inside the castle is an impressive collection of historical artifacts; much better... 

 bebejepang Says:  If you like bird and flower, please visit this place. You do not only watch, but you can touch and feed some rare birds, such as Owl, Pelican, or Toucar.Entrance fee is 1500 yen for adult (buy at the entrance gate), but including train ticket (pass ticket) is 4200 yen (train... 

 bebejepang Says:  Closed to Matsue Shinjiko onsen station, there is onsen for foot. you can sit and take a little rest in this onsen. It is free of charge. 

 bebejepang Says:  Matsue Castle is one of a dozen original castles in Japan; it means that the castle tower has survived over the wars, fires, earthquakes and anti-feudal activities of the post-feudal era (since 1868).Closed to the castle there is a historical museum; it is free entrance fee.... 

 kevarms Says:  This is the largest remaining samurai house in Matsue. The well preserved complex was originally built in 1730 and visitors wander around the outside looking into the various rooms. It gives an interesting idea of samurai lifestyle. I liked it here. Opening Hours:Apr-Sep... 

 kevarms Says:  Lafcadio Hearn was one of the first westerners to live in Japan and write about his experiences. He actually only spent one year (1890-91) in Matsue, working as a school teacher But it was here that he fell in love with Japan and Japanese culture. On display in the museum... 

 moacha Says:  Near the Matsue castle, along the canal, this shop is at one end of Kyobashi. The appearance of "brick" structure round which an ivy twines is strange in the Matsue city and the contrast of a river is beautiful.You can pass the time calmly, while looking at the pleasure boat... 

 moacha Says:  Hakocho carries out the round tour of the field of the Shinji lake calmly.There are 6 operations in 1 day.This 60 minute cruise on Lake Shinji leaves from two departure points. The final departure, a sunset cruise, is particularly popular . If you watch from this boat, "... 

 moacha Says:  This is a bus which connects the sightseeing spot of the suburbs to a city area.There are 29 bus stops and this is very convenient for the tour around a town of Matsue. If you visit Matsue, you will want to go to the places certainly,such as the Matsue Shinji lake hot spring... 

 Rabbityama Says:  Matsue Station is located along the San-in Line, so it is well connected from Yamaguchi to Tottori! You can also reach it easily from Okayama, Kurashiki, and Miyoshi.For an economical way of getting here (particularly if you're travelling from further away), consider taking... 

 bebejepang Says:  There is loop bus every 30 min. There are two direction: left or right loop, you can select it base on your destination. The bus ticket is available in the tourist information center, outside of Matsue train station. If you buy one day ticket, you will get several discount... 

 GenkiMac Says:  not miss the Oki islands (Okinoshima in Japanese) which can be reached by ferries from Shichirui port and another closer into the centre of Matsue. They are my favourite place in Japan and its like stepping back in time with the bonus of gorgeous scenery and the loveliest...