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Matsue Castle
松江城Shimane · Chugoku
Matsue Castle is one of Japan's few remaining original castles, built in 1611. It features a unique black and white exterior and offers stunning views of the surrounding area from its top floor.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 15,820 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission
- ¥1,200 adult admission to castle tenshu, revised rate effective July 1, 2026
- Nearest station
- Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station · 22 min walk
- Website
- matsue-castle.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–18:00¥1,200Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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