Shimane Prefecture · Japan
Where to stay in Matsue
Matsue is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, home to about 202,000 people. This guide covers 1 hotel in Matsue.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 1
- Nearest airport
- IZO16 km · Izumo Enmusubi Airport
- Currency
- JPYyen
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Language
- Japanese
About
About Matsue
Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2.
This laid-back samurai city is home to one of the few authentic wooden castles in Japan, and is also famous for its sunsets and traditional "wagashi" confectionery. Sitting between the shores of Lake Shinji and an inner sea, the city is rich in canals and is often called "City of Water". Matsue and its surrounding area is rich in cultural assets and historical sites, and many of Japan's most ancient legends are set in the area. Matsue has been the political, economic, and cultural capital of the region for much of the past two millennia.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Matsue
See
- Matsue Castle
- Kōunkaku
- Shiomi Nawate
- Matsue History Museum
- Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum
- Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence
- Jozan Inari Shrine
- Samurai Residence
- Shimane Art Museum
- Gessho-ji
- Sunset over Lake Shinji
- Shimane University Museum - Old Okudani Lodging
Do
Many festivals and events are held yearly. Mst official English Matsue tourism websites are rarely updated and will often show the dates and times of events held in previous years.
- Castle Festival
- Matsue Irish Festival
- Tamatsukuri Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival
- Horan-enya
- Suigosai Fireworks
- Matsue Tenjin Festival
- Floating lanterns on Lake Shinji
- Matsue Suitouro Lantern Festival
- Matsue Dogyoretsu Drum Parade
- Sada Shin Noh
- Horikawa Sightseeing Boat
- Shimane Susanoo Magic
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Matsue
1 place to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay |
|---|
| Toyoko Inn Matsue Ekimae hotel |
Where to stay
Which part of Matsue to stay in
For budget travelers or those with unexpected plans, it's possible to stay overnight in an internet cafe.
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Where to stay
More hotels in Matsue
5 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Dormy Inn Express Matsue Dormy Inn | 1.1 km | |
| Izumo Kamigami Enmusubinoyado Konya | 6.5 km | |
| Kasuien Minami | 6.7 km | |
| Naniwa Issui | 0.7 km | |
| Ohashikan | 0.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Matsue
Matsue has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 290 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Matsue: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base (YGJ, 17 km) and Oki Global Geopark Airport (OKI, 83 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Matsue city center is not that big, and most attractions are at walking distance. The Matsue International Tourist Information Office in front of the station has a free umbrella loan system where abandoned umbrellas are put to good use, so do pick one up in case the weather changes! Bicycles are a quick and convenient way to get around Matsue. They can be rented at several locations.
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IZO · Izumo Enmusubi Airport
YGJ · Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base
OKI · Oki Global Geopark Airport
Questions
Matsue: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Matsue?
Matsue has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 290 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Matsue?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO), about 16 km from the city centre in a straight line; Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base (YGJ, 17 km) and Oki Global Geopark Airport (OKI, 83 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Matsue?
yen (JPY).
Nearby
Destinations near Matsue
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.