Cooking Class w/ Atsuko Nishimoto from Japanese Food Conceirge

Former Samurai Residence

See how the samurais of Matsue lived

Yuushien Garden

Promenade garden with peonies in year-round bloom

Kamosu Shrine

The main shrine is a national treasure, and its stone staircase, which is built out of a stack of massive natural stones, is magnificent

Yomotsu-hira Saka

The entrance to the underworld

Lafcadio Hearn’s Former Residence

Home and garden of Lafcadio Hearn, author of Kwaidan

Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

Hot spring area overlooking Lake Shinji, offering views that change with the seasons

Matsue’s traditional Japanese confectionery (wagashi)

A wide range of traditional Japanese confectionery that is pleasing to both the eyes and the palate

Shimane Local Products Center

The best of Shimane, from traditional crafts to local confectionary, all in one place