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 Bukeyashiki (松江武家屋敷), a former samurai residence which is now open to the public as 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
Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)
Hours
9:00 to 18:00 (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.
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