Matsue Former Samurai District
Former samurai district of Matsue
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Some of Matsue's former samurai mansions have been preserved along the busy road north of Matsue Castle's inner moat.
Among the buildings is the Matsue Buke Yashiki (¼]•‰Æ‰®•~), a former samurai residence which is now open to the public. It is a good example of a highly ranked samurai family's mansion in a mid-sized castle town. Also in the area stands the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn.
Getting there and around
The samurai district is located just north of Matsue Castle along the moat. It is connected with Matsue's railway stations by the Lakeline loop bus.
How to get to and around Matsue

Hours and Fees
Buke Yashiki (Samurai Residence)
Hours
8:30 to 18:30 (until 17:00 from October to March)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed
No closing days.
Admission
310 yen (samurai residence only, 210 yen for foreign tourists)
1100 yen (also including Matsue Castle and the Hearn museum)
1100 yen (also including Matsue Castle and the Hearn museum)
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Matsue GuesthouseFeaturing 1-star accommodation, Matsue Guesthouse is set in Matsue, 2.5 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum and 3.6 km from Lake Shinji. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The units feature bed linen. Atagoyama Park is 25 km from the guest house, while Mizuki Shigeru Road is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 24 km from Matsue Guesthouse.View on Booking.com
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Onyado Nono Matsue Natural Hot SpringSet 1.7 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Onyado Nono Matsue Natural Hot Spring offers 4-star accommodation in Matsue and has a spa and wellness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. Private parking is available on site. All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All guest rooms at Onyado Nono Matsue Natural Hot Spring feature air conditioning and a desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Lake Shinji is 3.8 km from Onyado Nono Matsue Natural Hot Spring, while Atagoyama Park is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 24 km from the hotel.View on Booking.com
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Guest house daisho oshiro asobiLocated in Matsue, less than 1 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Guest house daisho oshiro asobi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from Lake Shinji. The daily breakfast offers ? la carte, American or Asian options. Atagoyama Park is 25 km from the guest house, while Mizuki Shigeru Road is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 25 km from Guest house daisho oshiro asobi.View on Booking.com
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Hotel GyokusenSet in Matsue, 5.4 km from Lake Shinji, Hotel Gyokusen offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 10 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, the ryokan with free WiFi is also 23 km away from Atagoyama Park. The accommodation features a sauna, evening entertainment and room service. At the ryokan, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms at Hotel Gyokusen feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Staff at Hotel Gyokusen are always available to provide information at the reception. Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum is 24 km from the ryokan, while Mizuki Shigeru Road is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 19 km from Hotel Gyokusen.View on Booking.com
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Green Rich Hotel Matsue Station Across - Artificial hot spring Futamata YunohanaSituated in Matsue, 2.6 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Green Rich Hotel Matsue Station Across - Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana features accommodation with a restaurant and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Lake Shinji is 3.8 km from Green Rich Hotel Matsue Station Across - Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana, while Mizuki Shigeru Road is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Hotel IchibataSituated in Matsue, 1.8 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Hotel Ichibata features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Ichibata also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Buffet and ? la carte breakfast options are available each morning at Hotel Ichibata. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub, hot spring bath and spa centre. Guests at Hotel Ichibata will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsue, like fishing. Lake Shinji is 4 km from the accommodation, while Atagoyama Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 25 km from Hotel Ichibata.View on Booking.com
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Dormy Inn Express MatsueDormy Inn Express Matsue offers modern accommodations with wired internet access, an iPod docking station and free welcome coffee. Guests can refresh in the bathtub while watching the TV monitor in the en suite bathrooms. JR Matsue Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and a fridge. Green tea can be enjoyed using the electric kettle and sleepwear is provided for all guests. The en suite bathroom comes with slippers and a hairdryer. Matsue Dormy Inn Express is a 5-minute drive from Matsue Castle and a 15-minute drive from Kamosu Shrine. Former Yakumo Koizumi Residence is a 10-minute drive away. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and free-use washing machines are on-site. English speaking staff can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Hatago restaurant serves a breakfast buffet. Complimentary noodle soup is offered in the dining room between 21:30 and 23:00.View on Booking.com
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Matsue Excel Hotel TokyuLocated just a 3-minute walk from JR Matsue Station, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu provides simple guest rooms fitted with modern amenities. Free in-room wired internet is provided. All guest rooms are non-smoking at this hotel. Guests can smoke in a designated smoking booth. The hotel features banquet facilities, and drink vending machines can be used. Rooms at Tokyu Matsue Excel Hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a small fridge and an electric kettle. An air-purifier is also provided in the room. Izumo Airport is a 30-minute limousine bus ride from the station. Matsue Castle can be reached within a 5-minute drive, and historic Izumo Taisha Shrine is a 1-hour drive away. On-site Restaurant Mosoro offers a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet, a buffet lunch and dinner. Casual set meals and a la carte menus are available for dinner.View on Booking.com
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Hotel Route Inn MatsueA 7-minute ride to JR Matsue Train Station on the hotelfs free shuttle, Hotel Route-Inn offers rooms with a flat-screen TV, free internet and a private bathroom. Parking is free. Guests at Hotel Route-Inn Matsue enjoy air-conditioned rooms with a green tea maker and pay TV programs. Each room has a work desk, and the en suite bathroom includes a bathtub and slippers. The hotel is about 1.5 km from Matsue Castle, Shimane Art Museum and the Bukeyashiki Samurai Houses. Ao Ishidatami Dori (Blue Stone Approach) Traditional Street is 25 km away. A coin launderette are provided. Locally produced items are offered at the gift shop. NAGOMI Restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet featuring European breads.View on Booking.com
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Tamai BekkanLocated in Matsue, within 5.3 km of Lake Shinji and 10 km of Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Tamai Bekkan provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 24 km from Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum, 32 km from Mizuki Shigeru Road and 32 km from Hamayama Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Atagoyama Park. Guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. An Asian breakfast is available daily at Tamai Bekkan. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. Gakuen-ji Temple is 33 km from Tamai Bekkan, while Former Taisha Station is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 19 km from the ryokan.View on Booking.com
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