Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Matsue, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.9 km
Ascend 46 m
Descend 46 m

Experience Matsue in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MatsueIndividual Sights in Matsue

Sight 1: Meimei-an

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Meimei-an (明々庵) is a tea house originally constructed in 1779 by Lord Matsudaira Harusato, daimyō of the Matsue clan at that time. It is located in Matsue, Shimane, Japan.

Wikipedia: Meimei-an (EN), Website

576 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: 千手院

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Senjuin is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Ishibashi Town, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Sonsho. The honzon is a thousand-handed Kannon.

Wikipedia: 千手院 (松江市) (JA)

1149 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

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The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is a writer's house museum established in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1933.

Wikipedia: Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum (EN)

72 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence

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Koizumi Yakumo's Former Residence is a literary museum housed in a historical building located in Shiomi Nawate, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. It has been designated as a national historic site. It is also called the former residence of Hern.

Wikipedia: 小泉八雲旧居 (JA)

28 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 5: 田部美術館

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The Tanabe Art Museum was established in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1979. Designed by Kiyonori Kikutake and with a total floor area of 854 sqm, it houses a collection of tea ceremony implements and other treasures acquired by the local Tanabe clan.

Wikipedia: Tanabe Art Museum (EN)

99 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: 武家屋敷

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The Samurai Mansion is a museum located in Shiomi Hote, Kitabori Town, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 武家屋敷 (塩見縄手) (JA)

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