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Matsue, in Shimane Prefecture, is a city where water is never far away. Located close to the Japan Sea, the city stands between the Nakaumi Lagoon and Lake Shinji. This enchanting city was the first home in Japan of writer Lafcadio Hearne, famous as the 19th century's foremost interpreter of Japan to the West.
This small, graceful city is a rich repository of historic treasures.
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| JAL has five daily flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Izumo Airport which serves Matsue City. There are also five daily flights between Osaka's Itami Airport and Matsue.
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Matsue Castle :
Standing in parkland on the summit of the well-wooded Kamedayama hill, this six-story 17th century castle commands extensive views of the surrounding countryside.
Samurai museum :
North of the castle moat is a group of former samurai residences including one built in 1730 and now open to the public. Today this preserves and displays objects used by the elite warrior class in daily life. Nearby is Lafcadio Hearn's old home, now open as a museum dedicated to the writer.
Horikawa Moat Cruise :
Surrounding Matsue Castle hill, the Horikawa Moat offers an opportunity for a gentle cruise through the beautiful natural scenery of the castle park.
Izumo Taisha Shrine :
One of Japan's oldest and most venerated Shinto shrines |
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Tokyo (Haneda Airport) – JAL flight – Matsue (Izumo Airport)-shuttle bus to Matsue City ( 1,000).
Visit brewers Rihaku, Kokki and Yoneda using the one-day bus pass (500). Afternoon sightseeing in Matsue City including Matsue Castle (550), Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum (300), Samurai residence (300) and Horikawa Moat Cruise (1,200).
Stay :
[ Tokyu Inn ]
8,610 for a shared twin room with breakfast. Naniwaissui Ryokan (Japanese style inn) 16,800-19,950 for two people with dinner and breakfast. |
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| Matsue – after breakfast travel by local train (790) to Izumo Taisha Shrine – after shrine visit take bus to Izumo Airport (or return to the airport via local train to Izumo City (510) and then airport bus (670). |
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| Matsue Castle |
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| Samurai Residence |
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| Horikawa Moat Cruise |
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| Izumo Taisha Shrine |
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