Japan's Hidden and less visited city: Matsue - Japan Travel guide #japantravel

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Explore Matsue, a picturesque and less-visited city in Shimane, Japan, featuring a historic castle, traditional samurai district, serene shrines, and unique local experiences.

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Plan · 4 places · Matsue, Japan

Matsue Castle & Samurai District Day Trip

“Spend a day exploring Matsue's historic heart, starting with the samurai district and its traditional houses, then walking to the majestic Matsue Castle and the serene Jozan Inari Shrine nearby.”

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Samurai District (Shiomi Nawate)
Historical landmark · Matsue
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A beautiful area in Matsue lined with old samurai houses, offering a glimpse into traditional Japanese architecture and culture. It features a charming courtyard with a Japanese garden and several Japanese restaurants.
Shiomi Nawate, 318 Kitahoricho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888, Japan
- Ebi TempuraShrimp tempura enjoyed in one of the Japanese restaurants within the samurai district.
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Samurai House (Buke Yashiki)
Historical landmark · Matsue
3.8 (2)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A well-preserved samurai house that offers a look into the daily life of a samurai family. It's not very large but is quite beautiful, with nice surrounding gardens. Entry costs 150 yen for foreigners. Visitors must remove their shoes and are provided with a plastic bag to carry them.
Former Samurai Residence, 305 Kitahoricho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888, Japan
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Matsue Castle
Castle · Matsue
4.4 (1,768)Closed · opens Monday 8:30 AM
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A historic castle in Matsue, surrounded by a beautiful area with traditional Japanese houses, shrines, temples, and gardens. The walk to the castle along a stream is particularly pleasant.
Matsue Castle, 1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan
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Jozan Inari Shrine
Shinto shrine · Matsue
4.1 (226)Open · until 4:30 PM
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A quiet and beautiful shrine located in the area around Matsue Castle. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and fox statues, offering a serene experience away from crowds.
Jozan Inari Shrine, 477 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan

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Lakeside Bus (ぐるっと松江レイクライン)
観光名所 · Matsue
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A convenient loop bus service in Matsue, easily identifiable by its unique, quaint, and decorated design. A one-day ticket costs 500 yen, and a two-day ticket costs 1,000 yen. It runs in one direction, making it easy to navigate the city's main sights.
Japan, 〒690-0003 Shimane, Matsue, Asahimachi, 690 0003 ぐるっと松江レイクラインバス乗り場
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Matsue Station
Train station · Matsue
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The main train station in Matsue, serving as a key transit hub. It's where you can catch the Lakeside Bus from bus stop number seven.
MATSUE STATION, Asahimachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0003, Japan
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Yakiniku Restaurant (Chef's Recommendation)
Yakiniku restaurant · Matsue
4.7 (107)Closed · opens 5 PM
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A local restaurant specializing in pork dishes, where the menu is entirely in Japanese. The chef offers recommendations, which can include various cuts of pork like tongue and membrane.
Yakiniku Ginzan Wagyu Karakoro Branch, カラコロ工房テナント7 43 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan
- Pork Tongue — A chef-recommended pork dish, described as chewy and initially psychologically difficult to eat, but made more palatable with mustard sauce.
- Pork Membrane — Another chef-recommended pork dish, described as tasting nice despite its unusual nature.
- Pork Heart — A challenging pork dish that the creator found very difficult to eat, even more so than the pork tongue.
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Magical Bar
Bar · Matsue
MAGIC BAR おどろき寺町市場万代町-200 Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0063, Japan