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Matsue Castle (Matsuejo) is one of only about a dozen original castles in Japan, meaning that its castle tower has survived the wars, fires, earthquakes and anti-feudal activities of the post-feudal era (since 1868).
Matsuejo was completed in 1611 by the local lord Horio Yoshiharu. In 1638, the fief and castle were reassigned to a branch of the Matsudaira clan, relatives of the Tokugawa. The castle tower underwent major renovation works in the 1950s.
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How to get there
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Matsue Castle can be reached in a 30 minute walk from JR Matsue Station or in a 15 minute walk from Ichibata Dentetsu's Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station. The castle is also connected with both train stations by the "Lake Line" loop bus.
How to get to and around Matsue
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Hours and Fees
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| Hours: | 8:30 to 18:30 (until 17:00 from October to March) Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | No closing days. | | Admission: | 550 yen (50% off for foreign visitors!) |
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Travel Community
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Popularity of Matsue Castle:
Users who have been to Matsue: 98
Users who have been to Matsue Castle: 641st of 5 most visited sights in Matsue. 246th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
Ratings for Matsue Castle:
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