Matsue
Top Places to Visit
Yuushien Garden
Phone: ☎ +81 852 76-2255
Yuushien Garden (由志園 Yūshien), 1260-2 Yatsuka-chō Hanyu, Matsue (At Matsue Station or Shinjiko Onsen station take the Ichibata bus headed for Sakaiminato. Get ... more
Sunset Over Lake Shinji
Sunset over Lake Shinji, (Walk south from the Shimane Prefectural Art Museum along the lakeside to get to the Yuuhi Spot sunset viewing platform.). Depending on... more
Shimane University Museum - Old Okudani Lodging
Phone: ☎ +81 852 33-7032
Shimane University Museum - Old Okudani Lodging (島根大学旧奥谷宿舎 Shimane Daigaku Kyū Okudani Shukusha), Okudani-chō 140, Matsue, ☎ +81 852 33-7032, [17]. Sa, Su 10AM-... more
The Entrance To The Underworld
The Entrance to the Underworld (黄泉比良坂 Yomotsuhirasaka), (5 minutes by taxi from Iya station (from Matsue JR Station on the train line towards Yonago)), ☎ +81 ... more
Shimane Art Museum
Phone: ☎ +81 852 55-4700
Shimane Art Museum (島根県立美術館 Shimane Kenristu Bijutsukan), 1-5 Sodeshi-chō, Matsue, ☎ +81 852 55-4700, [15]. We-M 10AM-6:30PM. Works by artists from Shimane ... more
Top Places to Eat
Top Shopping Places
Matsue Gokoro
Phone: ☎ +81 852 27-0875
Matsue Gokoro, Kitahori-cho 318, Matsue (Across the street from Lafcadio Hearn's Residence), ☎ +81 852 27-0875. 9AM-5PM. Closed on Wednesdays. Sells local foods...
Shimane Prefectural Products And Tourist Centre
Phone: ☎ +81 852 22-5758
Shimane Prefectural Products and Tourist Centre (島根県物産観光館 Shimane-ken Meisan Kankōkan), 191 Tono-machi, Matsue (Across the street from Matsue Castle parking ... more
Shamine Matsue
Phone: ☎ +81 852 26-6511
Shamine Matsue (シャミネ松江), Asahi-machi 472-2 (Inside Matsue station, in the west wing.), ☎ +81 852 26-6511, [32]. 9AM-7:30PM. A one-stop shop for local souvenirs... more
Keigetsudo
Phone: ☎ +81 852 21-2622
Keigetsudo (計月堂 Keigetsu-dō), Tenjin-machi 97, Matsue, ☎ +81 852 21-2622, [35]. 9AM-7PM. This shop is famous for a sweet called Matsue-jō (Matsue Castle), which... more
Furyudo
Phone: ☎ +81 852 21-3359
Furyudo (風流堂 Fūryū-dō), Shirakatahon-machi 15, Matsue, ☎ +81 852 21-3359, [34]. Specializes in Yamakawa pale pink and white confections, another favorite of ...
Top Places for Nightlife
5150 Music Cafe Bar
Phone: ☎ +81 852 23-1251
5150 Music Cafe Bar, Tera-machi 199-1, 2nd floor, Matsue (From the north exit of Matsue Station head left. It's just beyond the back of the Poplar convenience ... more
Dan² Stadium Sports Cafe Matsue
Phone: ☎ +81 852 61-1189
Dan² Stadium Sports Cafe Matsue, Tera-machi 198-57, Boat Pier Matsue, basement (Exit Matsue Station on the north, head left. It's a 5 minute walk. The bar is ... more
Mocha
Phone: ☎ +81 852 28-6682
Mocha, Higashicha-machi 38, Matsue (The west side of Kyomise shopping street), ☎ +81 852 28-6682. A laid back bar, popular with the local hipster crowd. (35....
Tete De Bavard
Phone: ☎ +81 050-5834-7084
Tete de Bavard, Wadami-chō 39, Matsue, ☎ +81 050-5834-7084, [51]. 5PM-midnight (last order at 11PM). A cozy night cafe. Has an interesting collection of retro ... more
Naked Space
Phone: ☎ +81 852 24-3356
Naked Space, Suetsuguhon-machi 77 3rd Floor, Matsue (The club is in Kyomise shopping street on the 3rd floor above Mod's Hair), ☎ +81 852 24-3356, [48]. 22PM - ... more
St. James's Gate
Phone: ☎ 080-6315-9630
St. James's Gate, Isemiya-chō 501-12, Matsue, ☎ 080-6315-9630. 8PM-3AM (closed Sun, M). An Irish pub which is popular both with locals and Matsue's small expat ... more