Matsue Castle (National Treasure)
松江城
Remnant from samurai times and one of only five Japanese keeps designated as a national treasure
Constructed over a period of 5 years from 1607 to 1611 by Yoshiharu Horio, a feudal lord and founder of Matsue. Currently it is one of the only 12 remaining original castles in Japan and the only one in the San’in region. It was designated National Treasure in 2015. The elegance of the castle’s swooping roofs and decor is often compared to the wings of a ‘chidori’ (plover bird) which has led to the castle’s nickname,’Chidori-jo’ (Plover Castle). The castle features an architectural design specifically chosen for battle, but retains a grand majestic appearance.
Basic Information
| Address | 島根県松江市殿町1-5 |
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| Tel. No. for Inquiries | 松江城山公園管理事務所 TEL：0852-21-4030 |
| Operating Hours | 【When the Honmaru gates open】 [April to September] 07:00 to 19:30 [October to March] 08:30 to 17:00 【Castle tower entry】 [April to September] 08:30 to 18:30 (Reception is until 18:00) [October to March] 08:30 to 17:00 (Reception is until 16:30) |
| Fee | <Admission fee> [Adults] ¥680 (¥540) [Child] ¥290 (¥230) *Prices in ( ) are for groups of 30 or more |
| Holidays | Open all year round |
| Access | ・Approx. 10 mins. by Lake Line Bus from JR Matsue Station, then get off at Matsue Castle Otemae bus stop ・Approx. 20 mins. walk from Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station on the Ichibata Electric Railroad ・Approx. 5 mins. by municipal bus (Kita-jyunkan Line Inner Loop) from Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen Station on the Ichibata Electric Railroad, get off at the Prefectural Office bus stop, then walk approx. 5-mins. |
| Parking Lot | ○ Paid |
| Universal Infomation |  Toilets for non-guests  Western-style toilets  Wheelchair accessible (multi-functional) toilet  Aed  Diaper changing space |
| Official Site | https://www.matsue-castle.jp/ |
