Wonderful place! At the top you can see the magnificent views of Matsue. At the bottom you have a typical Japanese restaurante that serves delicious ramen surrounded by a manicured garden.

Massive castle on a downtown hill. It's one of 7 (?) original castles in Japan. Well worth the visit.

It is an extremely different type of castle, very old and interesting. Plenty of stairs but the view from the top is just awesome. The castle grounds are very nice for sitting and enjoying the sun. A must on the list should be the boating...More

Being a castle, it is on top of a hill, so be prepared for stairs. It is easier from the boat lake end as the pitch of the stairs is much smaller and you can take your time. Nearby is the shrine and palace, so...More

There was a lot to see in this area. Apart from visiting the original castle and learn about the history of Matsue, there are other interesting sights like the samurai houses, boat cruise on the moat, an original tea house and the Matsue history museum...More

This seventeenth century castle, in lovely grounds, is well worth the many steps climbed to reach it. Inside the castle there are five floors. Shoes must be removed at the entrance and carried in a plastic bag which is provided. The stairs are very narrow...More

Having visited the castle before, we did not go inside this time but contented ourselves wandering around and enjoying the cherry blossoms that surrounded it. Not large, but it is one of the few in almost original condition and there is something impressive about it...More