Location: Matsue
Top Things to do in Matsue
10 Historic Sites in Matsue That You Shouldn't Miss
Matsue (松江市, Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture located in Chūgoku region of the main island of Honshu. As of March, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 205,402, following its most recent merging with the town of Higashiizumo (from Yatsuka District).
Restaurants in Matsue
1. Matsue Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,499 reviews
Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.
Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan
If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.
2. Matsue Castle Town
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By GaryH990 - Bloomington, United States
A stroll around the castle moat will take you to a collection of rather old houses, done in the early style but updated for convenience. Several are now tea houses or soba noodle shops, all set in very pleasant surroundings.
3. The Site of Izumo Kokufu
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Teahouse Meimei-an
5. Kofun no Oka Kososhi Park
6. Ao Ishidatami Stone Path Street
7. Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence
8. Shiomi Nawate Street
9. The Shimane University Satellite Museum
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
10. Buke Yashiki
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3.5 based on 120 reviews
The samurai residence consists of a main house, a nagayamon gate, and so on, and conveys the Edo period to this day. In the residence where Shiomi Kobei, who is said to have originated from Shiomimi Nawate's name, also lived there, and around 500 to 1,000 stones were replaced by a residence change.
Reviewed By delphine95 - Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
In the charming traditional streets in front of the castle you will find this great samourai house. Very interesting to understand the daily life samourai.
