Matsue Castle
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Matsue Castle
- Location
- 〒690-0887 1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
- Access
- From JR Matsue Station, take the Lake Line bus for 10 minutes and get off at National Treasure Matsue Castle (Otemae).
20-minute walk from Ichibata Electric Railway Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station.
From Ichibata Electric Railway Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station, take the city bus (North Circular Line inbound) for 5 minutes, get off at Kencho-mae, and walk for 5 minutes. - Parking
- Otemae Parking Lot: 67 regular cars
Shiroyama West Parking Lot: 158 regular cars, 20 large vehicles - Business Hours
- [Main Gate Opening Hours]
[April 1 - September 30] 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
[October 1 - March 31] 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
[Tenshukaku Tower Admission Hours]
[April 1 - September 30] 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (last admission at 6:00 PM)
[October 1 - March 31] 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM) - Regular Holiday
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- Adult: 680 yen / Child: 290 yen
- Contact Information
- Phone Number:0852-21-4030
- Official Website
Map
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