
The Adachi Museum of Art (‘«—§”üpŠÙ, Adachi Bijutsukan) was founded by Adachi Zenko, a locally born businessman, in 1970 as a way of combining his passions for Japanese art and garden design. He hoped that viewing the gardens and artwork together would expand peoples' appreciation and interest in Japanese art.
The Adachi Museum of Art is best known for its award winning garden. It has been named the best garden in Japan annually since 2003 by the "Journal of Japanese Gardening". The garden can be enjoyed at anytime of the year and shows a different character depending on the season. It cannot be entered, but only be viewed from the museum building.
In addition to the gardens, the Adachi Museum of Art also houses a collection of nearly 1300 twentieth century paintings and artworks which are rotated seasonally. There is also a permanent exhibit of paintings by Yokoyama Taikan, as well as a ceramics exhibit.
Getting there and around
The Adachi Museum of Art is located one hour outside of Matsue: take a train from Matsue Station to Yasugi Station (20 minutes, 420 yen by local or rapid train, covered by the Japan Rail Pass), from where there are two free shuttle buses per hour to the museum (20 minutes). Limited express trains from Okayama also stop at Yasugi Station before continuing to Matsue.
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Hotels around Matsue
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Matsue GuesthouseMatsue Guesthouse is situated in Matsue, 3.6 km from Lake Shinji and 25 km from Atagoyama Park. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum. The units feature bed linen. Mizuki Shigeru Road is 25 km from the guest house, while Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum is 26 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. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Lake Shinji is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while Atagoyama Park is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 24 km from Onyado Nono Matsue Natural Hot Spring.View on Booking.com
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Guest house daisho oshiro asobiLocated in Matsue, within less than 1 km of Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum and 4.3 km of Lake Shinji, Guest house daisho oshiro asobi provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFithroughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The guest house features family rooms. 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 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. Ideally situated in the Matsue Shinjiko Onsen district, this hotel offers a spa and wellness centre. 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 with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. With a shared bathroom fitted 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. Hotel Ichibata offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna, hot tub and hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsue, like fishing. Lake Shinji is 4 km from Hotel Ichibata, while Atagoyama Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.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. Lake Shinji is 3.8 km from the hotel, while Mizuki Shigeru Road is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 24 km from Green Rich Hotel Matsue Station Across - Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana.View on Booking.com
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Hotel GyokusenSet in Matsue, within 5.4 km of Lake Shinji and 10 km of Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, Hotel Gyokusen offers accommodation with an open-air bath and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Ideally located in the Tamatsukuri Onsen district, this ryokan provides a garden, as well as a hot spring bath and a public bath. The accommodation features a sauna, evening entertainment and family rooms. Staff at the ryokan are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Atagoyama Park is 23 km from Hotel Gyokusen, while Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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Onsen Guest House Aobato no SuFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, Onsen Guest House Aobato no Su offers accommodation in Matsue, a few steps from Tamatsukuri Onsen. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a shared bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The ryokan also offers bike hire. Lake Shinji is 4.1 km from Onsen Guest House Aobato no Su, while Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yonago Airport, 22 km from the property.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 an open-air bath 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 equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. An Asian breakfast is available daily at Tamai Bekkan. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna, hot spring bath and public 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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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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