Things To Do In Matsue
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Matsue is the capital of Shimane Prefecture, in the Chugoku Region of Japan. Matsue sits on the edge of Lake Shinji, and is known as the ‘water city’. It is home to one of the oldest and most important Shinto Shrines in Japan, Izumo Taisha. Since Matsue was once a castle town, Matsue Castle, or ‘black castle’ as it is nicknamed, is also an important landmark. It is one of the few remaining feudal period castles in Japan (most are reconstructions in concrete). Matsue is also famous for its former resident writer and scholar Lafcadio Hearn (Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo), who lived and taught there. There is a museum about his life and time in Japan, and his old house has also been preserved. While in Matsue, do not miss the Adachi Museum of Art is best known for its award-winning garden. It has been named the best garden in Japan annually since 2003 by the “Journal of Japanese Gardening”. The garden can be enjoyed at any time of the year and shows a different character depending on the season. It can only be viewed from the museum building.
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