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Things to Do  

Descount Imformation for International Viaitors

Descount Imformation for International Viaitors, Matsue

 moacha Says:  There is the system delightful to foreign tourists.Nine institutions are discounted in Matsue-city and Izumo-city.It will be cautious of this display." The following discounts are available for international visitors to the Matsue-izumoareas. Present passport or Certificate... 

Buke Yashiki

Buke Yashiki, Matsue

 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... 

Lafcadio Hearn Museum

Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue

 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,... 

Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle, Matsue

 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... 

Visit the shrine

Visit the shrine, Matsue

 Bunsch Says:  Come with me on a little tour... 

Matsue Vogel Park

Matsue Vogel Park, Matsue

 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... 

Shinjiko onsen

Shinjiko onsen, Matsue

 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. 

Matsue castle

Matsue castle, Matsue

 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.... 

Hotels  

Tokyu Inn Matsue

 1 Review and 43 Opinions  Toyoko Inn is a hotel chain, so there are many of them throughout the nation. They are known for... 

Matsue Urban Hotel

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Restaurants  

Vecchio Rosso: Itarian with a beautful sun set in Shinji lake

Vecchio Rosso: Itarian with a beautful sun set in Shinji lake, Matsue

 moacha Says:  Matsue is famous for buckwheat noodles but it's also good to eat Italian "the main is a pasta" while looking at the Shinji lake.In this restaurant, you can have full of the scene of the Shinji lake which changes its expressionwis depressed with every moment time and here,... 

kohi-kan,kyomiseten: European Cafe

kohi-kan,kyomiseten: European Cafe, Matsue

 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... 

Transportation  

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat, Matsue

 moacha Says:  The pleasure boat of "Horikawa-meguri" has come out from the Matsue castle side.The canal which surrounds a castle round about 3.7km is rotated in 50 minutes.This 50 minute pleasure cruise boat trip takes you around Matsue Castle. As you float along the canal you can enjoy... 

Pleasure Boat Shinji-lake " Hakucho "

Pleasure Boat Shinji-lake " Hakucho ", Matsue

 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, "... 

Matsue Lakeline Loop Bus

Matsue Lakeline Loop Bus, Matsue

 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... 

Getting to Matsue

Getting to Matsue, Matsue

 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... 

Loop bus arround the city

Loop bus arround the city, Matsue

 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... 

Local Customs  

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"Ekiben" Rail Station Box Lunch

"Ekiben" Rail Station Box Lunch, Matsue

 RoseAmano Says:  This "ekiben" introduced in 2004 is promoted as oriented for womens tastes at 577 Kcalories.It is sushi rice (made from red wine vinegar hence the pinkness!), topped with bite-size samplings of many local specialties such as deep fried ginseng fritter, local veggies, fish,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Gessho-ji Temple

Gessho-ji Temple, Matsue

 kevarms Says:  The temple and cemetery of the Matsudaira family, it is the resting place of nine generations of the clan. The site is notable because each grave is marked by a gate created by a master craftsman of the era and so, visitors can see the evolution of Japanese architectural... 

Favorites  

Great for Budget Travellers

Great for Budget Travellers, Matsue

 Rabbityama Says:  Because so many foreign visitors to Japan seem to be afraid to travel to cities beyond the Shinkansen line, Matsue city has provided an incentive for foreigners to visit: discounts on most attractions!The following are the places that offer discounts (usually 50%) for... 

not miss the Oki islands...

not miss the Oki islands..., Matsue

 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... 

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 Izumo Taisha. A large Shinto Shrine that holds a record for being such a large old wooden structure. I will find out more details soon. 

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Welcome to Matsue

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 In the "water city" Matsue a feudal lord built a castle at the beginning of the 17th century. This was the beginning of the city. The area was settled earlier than that of course. The most famous... 

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City By the Lake

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 Matsue is a beautiful city and former castle town. Matsue Castle is an original castle, overlooking Lake Shinji. Around the castle are historic buildings, adding to the castle town feel. Near the... 

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Matsue-the water city

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 Since Matsue is located between Lake Shinji and the Sea of Japan, Matsue is also known as "the water city". I think one day trip is enough to visit Matsue; there are not so many places to be... 

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Taseful castle town " Matsue " is composed myself

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 Matsue is a outstanding castle town also in Japan. The Matsue castle is the only castle to which a castle tower is existing in the San-in district, and wooden "fish-shaped end tile" is the oldest in... 

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Shimane Prefecture

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 Matsue's a nice city in Shimane ken which is famed for it's sunsets over the picturesque lake Shinjiko. The river which runs through has picturesque bridges and when lit up at night makes a lovely... 

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