Yuushien Garden

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Promenade garden with peonies in year-round bloom

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Yuushien, a ‘miniature garden of Izumo’, featuring landscapes and mythology of Izumo area, is a traditional Japanese-styled walk-through garden around ponds. It is located in the centre of Daikonshima Island. Visitors can enjoy prominent peony flowers which can be viewed all year round as well as the many colours of the various seasonal flowers. Daikonshima is globally renowned as a growing area for Korean ginseng. You can also try a free-tasting of ginseng tea at the ginseng office that was restored from the Edo period. Come and experience the long cultural history of Daikonshima. Japanese Peony and Korean Ginseng Village.

Area
Matsue
Category
Nature
Art & Culture

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DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Kamosu Shrine

The main shrine is a national treasure, and its stone staircase, which is built out of a stack of massive natural stones, is magnificent

Kounkaku

The view from the magnificent Western-style building beside Matsue Castle is also exceptional
Matsue Horikawa Local Beer Hall

Matsue Horikawa Local Beer Hall

Get your fill of freshly brewed local beer and regional cuisine
JR Matsue Station

JR Matsue Station

Shimane Local Products Center

The best of Shimane, from traditional crafts to local confectionary, all in one place

Matsue History Museum

History museum in the style of a samurai residence, with a popular Japanese confectionary café

Matsue Castle (National Treasure)

Remnant from samurai times and one of only five Japanese keeps designated as a national treasure

Matsue’s traditional Japanese confectionery (wagashi)

A wide range of traditional Japanese confectionery that is pleasing to both the eyes and the palate

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Mizuhiki Crafting with Enmusubi Mizuhiki Non

Create your own one and only Mizuhiki item!

National Park, Cruising and Local Seafood Plan

Cruise along the Eastern Shimane Peninsula

Izumo Sake Tour

Visit the birthplace of sake with a sake sommelier

Ichibata Yakushi Weekend Zazen

A quiet time to reflect on oneself

Samurai Souemon’s walking tour

Samurai Souemon takes you around Matsue to captivating spots off the beaten path

Kimono rental around Matsue Castle

Dress up in an elegant kimono and explore the Matsue Castle townscape

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

Ride a Rickshaw, Tour the Power Spots in Izumo

Make your trip in Izumo out of the ordinary