The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Matsue, Chugoku

April 2, 2022 Madelene Haan

Matsue (松江市, Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture located in Chūgoku region of the main island of Honshu. As of March, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 205,402, following its most recent merging with the town of Higashiizumo (from Yatsuka District).
Restaurants in Matsue

1. Matsue Castle

1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue 690-0887 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-21-4030 [email protected] https://www.matsue-castle.jp/
Excellent
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Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 1,499 reviews

Matsue Castle

Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.

Reviewed By jeffreygalino - Hiroshima, Japan

If you are into history and culture, you should visit this castle. The structure is still in its original form. It looks unique compared to other Japanese castles for its black color. Discounted ticket price is given to foreigners. A panoramic view of Matsue City is seen from top.

2. Yaegaki Shrine

227 Sakusacho, Matsue 690-0035 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-21-1148 https://yaegakijinja.or.jp/
Excellent
39%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 444 reviews

Yaegaki Shrine

3. Kamosu Shrine

563 Oba-cho, Matsue 690-0033 Shimane Prefecture http://www.kankou-shimane.com/ja/spot/detail/1049
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
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3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 143 reviews

Kamosu Shrine

4. Mihonoseki

Mihonosekicho Mihonoseki, Matsue 690-1501 Shimane Prefecture http://miho.sanin.jp/
Excellent
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Good
59%
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Mihonoseki

Reviewed By pratiwitriutami - Higashihiroshima, Japan

It was very interesting. visiting Mihonosekicho drag me into some places in Japan animation movie which I had ever watched. The old design of the town is great. It was wonderful even we can see the sea. I like this place.

5. Matsue Castle Town

Tonomachi, Matsue 690-0887 Shimane Prefecture http://www.kankou-matsue.jp/
Excellent
43%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Matsue Castle Town

Reviewed By GaryH990 - Bloomington, United States

A stroll around the castle moat will take you to a collection of rather old houses, done in the early style but updated for convenience. Several are now tea houses or soba noodle shops, all set in very pleasant surroundings.

6. Katsura Island

Shimanecho, Kaga, Matsue 690-0401 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-85-2902
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Katsura Island

7. Kumano Taisha Shrine

2451 Yakumocho Kumano, Matsue 690-2104 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-54-0087 http://www.kumanotaisha.or.jp/
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 89 reviews

Kumano Taisha Shrine

8. Miho Shrine

608 Mihonosekicho Mihonoseki, Matsue 690-1501 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-73-0506 http://mihojinja.or.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 217 reviews

Miho Shrine

Miho Shrine is a shrine located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. In the company, the former company name is 中 中. It is the total head office of over thirty thousand Ebisu companies. In addition to the prosperous god of business, the god of fishing and shipping, and the god of insect repellents in the field gather faith. In addition, there are many dedication of musical instruments as a god of "fowls".

9. Sanin Godo Bank Honten Observation Deck

10 Uomachi, Matsue 690-0062 Shimane Prefecture
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Sanin Godo Bank Honten Observation Deck

10. Gesshoji Temple

179 Sotonakabaracho, Matsue 690-0875 Shimane Prefecture +81 852-21-6056 https://www.gesshoji-matsue.com/
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 56 reviews

Gesshoji Temple

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