basic information

Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, attractively located at the eastern shores of Lake Shinji (Shinjiko). Due to its location between Lake Shinji, Nakaumi (another lake) and the Sea of Japan, Matsue is also known as the "water city".

Matsue's attractions include its original castle and the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn. The city is also a good base to visit nearby Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's most important shrines and the Adachi Museum of Art with one of Japan's most beautiful landscape gardens.

Attractions

Matsue

Matsue Castle (1) One of Japan's largest, original castle towers. Samurai District (2) Former samurai district of Matsue. Former Hearn Residence (4) Former residence of Lafcadio Hearn.

Izumo

Izumo Taisha (2) Japan's second most important shrine.

Southeast of Matsue

Adachi Museum of Art (5) Art museum with a spectacular garden.

Side Trips from Matsue

Iwami Ginzan Former silver mine with world heritage status.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Matsue. About transportation in Japan

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