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Glimpses of Matsue
Matsudaira Naomasa
(1601~1666) A warrior since his youth, he was also related to the Tokugawa clan. When the previous ruling clans left no successors, Naomasa was granted the Matsue domain, which the Matsudaira clan would rule from 1638 to 1871. The graves of all the clan lords are found at Gessho-ji Temple, and display the changing architectural styles throughout the Edo period. Gessho-ji Temple is located 1,500m west of Matsue Castle.
Matsue Castle Festival (Oshiro Matsuri) – お城まつり March 29th - April 15th
Matsue Castle is one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Matsue, and while they are in bloom there is a festival held on the castle grounds. There will be a tea house for flower viewers open 3/29~4/13, and free samurai dress-up available on weekends 10:00~16:00. There will also be free stage performances, including guest vocalists (4/6, 10:00~16:00), a Yasugibushi folk dance contest (4/12
11:00~16:00), and youth festival performances (4/13 10:00~16:00). The Castle Tower is also open until later than usual (8:30~18:30, last entrance at 18:00) and nighttime illuminations (18:00~21:00) which make the entire castle grounds an enchanting place.
Cherry Blossoms: Special Flower Viewing Spots – 花見 Matsue has many spots to enjoy flower viewing (hanami, in Japanese). Here are six of the most
impressive spots we recommend. More info and pictures on our website.
Matsue Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade – 武者行列 April 5th, 12:30～15:30
This annual event celebrates the founding of Matsue by re-enacting the symbolic entrance of Lord Horio Yoshiharu and his troops to his newly built castle town. Participants parade through Matsue in warrior armour, elegant kimono, and other outfits reminiscent of the early Edo period. In case of rain, the event may be held indoors.
Aofushigaki Ritual – 青柴垣神事 April 7th
Held in the early afternoon in Mihonoseki Harbour, this ritual re-enacts a famous episode of the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters), written in 713. This solemn Shinto ritual is based on the “Transfer of the Land” myth (Kuni-yuzuri Shinwa), that tells of Kotoshironushi disappearing from the visible world by going into the sea after he agreed to concede the lands.
Daikonshima Island Peony Festival – 大根島ぼたん祭り
April 19th - May 6th
Peonies were first planted on Daikonshima roughly 300 years ago, and today, there are more than 350 varieties. There are varieties in bloom all year round at Yuushien Garden, but most are in bloom during this festival, and the whole island becomes of sea of color. The pond at the garden will be filled with 30,000 peony blossoms 4/29~5/6.
Sada Shin Noh (Special exhibition) – 佐陀神能特別公演 May 10th (Sat.) 20:00~21:00, ¥1,200
Sada Shin Noh is a collective term for the three kinds of dance performances done as part of the Gozakae Ritual of Sada Shrine. This ritual is September, but this special performance will display the dances of purification, theatrical dances borrowed from Noh theatre, and mythology based dances. This dance was added to the UNESCO List in 2011.
Arcadia on the Shore (Shimane Art Museum Special Exhibition) 20th March - 16th June
French painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1824-1898) is best known as a leading mural painter whose masterpieces are displayed on many monumental buildings in France. This exhibition will offer a comprehensive introduction to the work of this artist.
Matsue Castle Rifle Troop Performance (Matsue History Museum) Every third Sunday (April 13 / May 18 / June 15), at 11:00 and 14:00
This troop practices military rifles drills with antique weapons according to how the drills would have been practiced in the Edo era. You can watch from outside, or from inside Kiharu café while enjoying a cup of matcha and some freshly crafted wagashi.
And last, but not least, here are the best flower spots of Matsue for the season
More events and info on
Matsue City Guide
facebook.com/ visitmatsue
Matsue Official Website
visit-matsue.com
Matsue Main Sighseeing facilities (discounts and opening hours)
Matsue City offers significant discounts to foreign residents and visitors at several sightseeing facilities
Matsue Castle (Adult) ¥560 →¥280 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
Horikawa Sightseeing Boat ¥1230 →¥820 Open daily. March ~ June, 9:00 - 17:00
Matsue History Museum ¥510 →¥250 Closed every 3rd Thursday. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
Horan-enya Memorial Hall ¥200 →¥100 Closed every 3rd Thursday. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
Samurai Residence ¥300 →¥150 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
L. Hearn Memorial Museum ¥300 →¥150 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
L. Hearn’s Former Residence ¥300 →¥150 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
Meimei-an Tea House ¥410 →¥200 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 18:30
Gessho-ji Temple ¥500 →¥250 Open daily. April ~ September, 8:30 - 17:30
Shimane Art Museum ¥600 →¥300 Closed every Tuesday. March~September,10am~30min after sunset
Lake Shinji Cruise ¥1450 →¥1000 March ~ November, from 9:30 until the Sunset Cruise
Matsue Vogel Park ¥1540 →¥1050 April ~ September, 9:00 - 18:30 (last entry by 17:45)
Yuushien Japanese Garden ¥800 →¥400 Open daily, 10:00 - 17:30.
Moving Around
Matsue Lake Line Bus
Use the convenient Lake Line
Bus, which runs every 20-30
minutes. Single ride ¥200, Day
Pass ¥500. Bikes can also be
rented around the station.
Horikawa Sightseeing Boat
Tickets can be used all day long
and as many times as you want.
There are three boarding points
throughout the city: Otemae,
Fureai and Karakoro Hiroba.
Enmusubi Perfect Ticket
Use trains and buses as much
as you want for three days!
Adult ¥3000, Children ¥1500.
For sale at local airports and
Ichibata Travel.
Information and guidance
Matsue International Tourist Information Office
English assistance and brochures available in front
of Matsue Station.
Open daily, from 9:00 to 18:00. Tel: 0852-21-4034.
Mail: [email protected]
Matsue Goodwill Guide Association (MGG)
English-speaking volunteers to guide you
around the castle. Free during weekends, from
10:00 to 16:00. ¥1000 for optional tours.
Mail: [email protected]
Download this Newsletter on www.city.matsue.shimane.jp/micc
Published by Matsue City International Exchange and Tourism Division
Edited by Matsue City Coordinators for International Relations
Contact: [email protected]
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