Matsue, Capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan
The city spreads between Lake Shinji and Nakaumi, with numerous canals crossing through its streets and connecting both bodies of water.
Founded in 1889, Matsue developed around its feudal castle, which remains one of the twelve original castles still standing in Japan.
The Greek-Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn settled in Matsue during the late 19th century and documented Japanese traditions under his Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo.
The central district, divided by the Ohashi River, concentrates the main attractions within two kilometers of Matsue Station, including the castle and Lake Shinji.
The sunset views over Lake Shinji change colors throughout the year, reflecting different light patterns on the water surface during each season.
Location: Shimane Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Unnan, Izumo, Yasugi, Sakaiminato
Website: https://city.matsue.shimane.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.46811,133.04853
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
Photo license: GFDL
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Matsue Castle
786 m
Eshima Ohashi Bridge
14.9 km
Adachi Museum of Art
16.5 km
Gassantoda Castle
17.2 km
Kamosu Shrine
6.5 km
Miho Shrine
25.6 km
Yonago Castle
25.5 km
Kōjindani Site
20.5 km
Yaegaki Shrine
4.9 km
Suga Shrine
12.8 km
Sada Shrine
5.9 km
Yūshi-en
11.8 km
Ichibata-ji
16.1 km
Kamo-Iwakura Site
19.2 km
Iya-jinja
10.4 km
Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography
36.2 km
Shimane Art Museum
1 km
Tamatsukuriyu-jinja
6.9 km
Matsue English Garden
4.2 km
Mukibanda Site
36.2 km
Kiyomizu-dera
22.4 km
Mihonoseki Lighthouse
27.4 km
Matsue Gymnasium
1.7 km
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum
1.2 km
Nawa Jinja
40.7 km
境水道大橋
19.9 km
Gessho-ji
857 m
Yonago Convention Center
26.3 kmReviews
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