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17 Best Things to Do Around Matsue: Beyond the Castle—Scenic Views, History & Relaxing Spots

17 Best Things to Do Around Matsue: Beyond the Castle—Scenic Views, History & Relaxing Spots

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Area: Shimane

Explore the Charm of Matsue: Top Scenic, Historic & Healing Spots Beyond the Castle
Matsue is more than just its iconic castle. The surrounding area is filled with scenic treasures like Lake Shinji, the soothing hot springs of Tamatsukuri Onsen, and mystical shrines and temples. This handpicked guide showcases the best spots to enjoy nature, history, and relaxation—all in one unforgettable trip.

Matsue castle tower that is existing
Matsue Castle, towering over Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is one of only 12 castle towers remaining in Japan, and of those, only five have been designated as national treasures. Matsue Castle is o
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Fortune-telling is popular with women! Yaegaki Shrine
It is a shrine with a famous history in the marriage.
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Kumano Taisha nestled in the mountains of Matsue
Kumano Taisha Shrine in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, is the Ichinomiya Shrine of Izumo Province, which is also mentioned in the Izumo Fudoki, and is an ancient shrine known as the birthplace of fi
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Matsue Vogel Park
Matsue Vogel Park in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture is a flower and bird theme park that spreads along the shores of Lake Shinji. It is an all-weather park where you can enjoy beautiful flowers and r
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Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Touring the Moat of Matsue Castle
A small pleasure boat that goes around the moat of Matsue Castle.
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Yu Yu ~ Beautiful Himekaminoyu of Tamatsukuri spa
Located in the center of Tamatsukuri Onsen town in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, "Yu-Yu" is a day-trip hot spring facility where you can casually enjoy Tamatsukuri Onsen, which has long been known
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Tamatsukuri Onsen Tamatsukuriyu Shrine
The guardian deity of Tamatsukuri Onsen. It is famous for the "Wish Stone" that grants wishes, and it is a popular power spot among women, as it is said that touching it will bring good luck, good rel
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Miho Shrine blue cobbled streets of Mihonoseki
Located in Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Mihonoseki is a port town rich in the bounty of the Sea of Japan. In particular, the quaint "Blue Cobblestone Street" strongly retains the
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Shimane Prefectural Museum of Art, Famous for Its Sunset Views
The Shimane Museum of Art overlooks the sunset over Lake Shinji. With its water-themed collection, lakeside strolls, and the famous "Lake Shinji Rabbit" statue, this museum is a great place to enjoy s
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Mihonoseki lighthouse of one of the world's 100 best
Mihonoseki Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse built in the Meiji period, standing at the easternmost point of the Shimane Peninsula. It has been selected as one of the "100 most historically importan
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Kamosu Jinja
Kamosu Shrine is not flashy, but its main hall is a historic and stately shrine that has been designated a national treasure. There are only two shrines in Shimane Prefecture designated as national tr
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Gesshoji Temple: Beloved by Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo)
Gesshoji Temple is the family temple of the Matsudaira clan and is known for being loved by Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo).
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Fashionable pottery! Sodeshi kiln
Located in Matsue City, this is a long-established pottery studio that pursues "beauty of utility" rooted in everyday life. You can observe the production process of warm-feeling folk art pottery made
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Karakoro workshop
Karakoro Kobo in Matsue City is a retro experience-oriented facility renovated from the former Matsue branch of the Bank of Japan, where you can enjoy handmade experiences, local crafts, and a cafe.
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Samurai residences and former residence of Koizumi Yakumo
Shiomi Nawate, located to the north of Matsue Castle, is a historic street lined with samurai residences from the Edo period. In one corner of the street is the former residence of the writer Koizumi
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Sada Shrine, mentioned in the Izumo no Kuni Fudoki
The second shrine of Izumo Province, located in Matsue City. The main hall, which has three buildings, is rare, and this historic and stately shrine is known for its matchmaking and severing of ties,
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Sunset Spots at Lake Shinji
Lake Shinji Sunset Spot Torpa is a terrace-style spot where you can see the sun setting over Lake Shinji and Yomegashima Island directly in front of you. You can safely access the lakeside via an unde
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