1 Day in Matsue: What to Do and See in Matsue

Day 1 | Morning

Matsue Castle

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-9/30,7:00am-7:30pm;Open from 10/1-1/31,8:30am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-3/31,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 280 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan

Songjiang City was built in 1607 and is an ancient city built on the water. The Tianshou Pavilion of Songjiang Castle is quite magnificent, and the roof eaves and corners are like birds spreading their wings, so it is also called "Thousand Birds Castle". This Matsue Castle, which stands on the north bank of Lake Shindo, is the only one of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan located in the San'in area. Although the ancient city has not experienced war, most of the buildings in Songjiang Castle have been demolished under the order of the Meiji Restoration.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Yuushien nearby is the top choice before you leave Matsue Castle and hit the road.

Yuushien

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/29,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/30-12/31

Ticket Price: 600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 1260-2 Yatsukacho, Hanyu, Matsue 690-1492, Shimane Prefecture

Dagen Island, located in Matsue City, is the origin of Japanese peonies. In the central part of Dagen Island, there is a Japanese garden, Yuzhi Garden. This large garden on the back of the mountain covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters. In spring, peony, cherry blossoms, and azaleas; summer pansies and hydrangea; autumn crape myrtle and red leaves; winter peony and camellia; Beautiful plants can be seen in all seasons.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Yuushien, Cocoreto the Guest House - Hostel nearby is the best place to stay.

Cocoreto the Guest House - Hostel

With a stay at Cocoreto the Guest House - Hostel in Matsue, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yuushien Garden and Eshima Ohashi Bridge. This hostel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Daiba Park and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Yaegaki Shrine. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers.

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