Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide

Name: Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide
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5.0(1)1 hr 30 minChinese (Taiwan), Korean, Japanese, English +1Book 1 day aheadMatsue, Japan

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Explore Matsue castle with a local guide and discover its 400-year history, unique architecture, and hidden stories, including the little-known origins of the castle.

Climb to the top floor and take in a 360-degree panoramic view: the shimmering expanse of Lake Shinji, the rooftops of the old castle town below, and on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Daisen on the horizon. Look up. Four centuries of history are waiting.

Schedule: 09:00 Meeting at the lobby of Matsue New Urban Hotel 09:15 Matsue Castle - Otemon Gate 09:30 Matsue Castle Keep 10:30 Dispersal at the site or Matsue New Urban Hotel

Guide fee
Includes admission fee to Matsue Castle
Insurance fee

What you'll do

Matsue Castle
1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue, Japan
Matsue Castle — a national treasure that has stood since the Edo period. Local guides will walk you through the ingenuity and craftsmanship behind its construction, bringing the castle's unique charm to life in an easy-to-follow tour. Woven with historical context and fascinating episodes, the tour uncovers the secrets behind how Matsue Castle was built. From the top floor, take in a breathtaking 360° panoramic view — Lake Shinji stretching below, and on clear days, the distant silhouette of Mt. Daisen in Hoki.
45 minAdmission included
Matsue Folk Museum (Kounkaku)
1-59 Tonomachi, Shiroyama Koen, Matsue, Japan
We will guide you through the history and facilities of Kounkaku.
Matsue Castle Town
Tonomachi, Matsue, Japan
We'll guide you through the city of Matsue, incorporating its historical background and anecdotes.