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Matsue Castle (Matsuejo)	# 1   of 5 sights in Matsue

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.

How to get there

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

Hours and Fees

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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