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Things to see in Matsue (Japan): 21 places and when to go
Matsue is a city in Japan with around 157,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (9), History (5), Temples (3). The best known are Matsue Castle, Eshima Ohashi Bridge and Gassantoda Castle. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 35.467, 133.0666
- Population
- About 157,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (9) · History (5) · Temples (3) · Hot springs (2) · Architecture (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 230 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hanataka Sen, at 537 m.
What to see in Matsue
The places in and around Matsue, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Matsue CastleCastle in japan1.7 km
- Eshima Ohashi BridgeJapanese rigid-frame bridge13 km
- Gassantoda CastleBuilding in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan16 km
- Adachi Museum of ArtMuseum in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan15 km
- Shimane Art MuseumMuseum in Japan1.5 km
- Lafcadio Hearn Memorial MuseumWriter's house museum in Matsue-shi, Shiman-ken Japan2.1 km
- Yonago CastleCastle of Japan in Tottori prefecture24 km
- Tanabe Art MuseumArt museum in Matsue, Shimane, Japan2.0 km
- Miho ShrineShinto shrine in Matsue, Japan24 km
- Yonago City Museum of ArtArt museum in Yonago, Tottori, Japan24 km
- Kumano TaishaShinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture, Japan10 km
- Izumo Science CenterMuseum in Izumo, Shimane, Japan30 km
- Kōjindani SiteArchaeological site in Izumo, Japan22 km
- Mizuki Shigeru RoadMuseum17 km
- Dainen-ji TempleBuddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect dedicated to Amitābha Buddha in Izumo, Japan30 km
- Hanataka SenMountain in Japan29 km
- Archaeological Museum of KōjindaniMuseum22 km
- Kawasaki C-1Airlifter series by Kawasaki17 km
- Penguin MuseumMuseum18 km
- Saginoyu Hot SpringHot spring15 km
- Yokai's Foot BathHot spring17 km
When to go to Matsue
The best time to visit Matsue is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:51
- FebBest time10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:52
- JunPossible14:23
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Matsue
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 230 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tottori36 places106 km
- Okayama51 places118 km
- Hiroshima63 places133 km
- Kure, Hiroshima10 places143 km
- Takamatsu72 places154 km
- Himeji18 places164 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Matsue?
The best known: Matsue Castle, Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Gassantoda Castle, Adachi Museum of Art, Shimane Art Museum. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Matsue?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37.
How do you get to Matsue?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 230 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Matsue as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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