Things To Do In Matsue
Adachi Museum of Art & Garden,... Speak to Your Japan Travel Expert for more details about what to do or experience in Matsue
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.
Adachi Museum of Art & Garden,... Speak to Your Japan Travel Expert for more details about what to do or experience in Matsue
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Jeff was born in a south suburb of Chicago named South Holland and lived in Japan for 14 years. He now lives in Commerce Township, Michigan with his wife Yoshimi, son Shota, and daughter Mina. He enjoys playing with his kids, volunteering with his daughter’s marching band, cycling and training & teaching Aikido.
Michiyo was born in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido Prefecture though currently lives in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture. Her main passions in life is traveling all around the world and enjoying their cultures.
Noriko was born in Nagoya. During her childhood she moved around Japan following her father’s office transfer. She especially liked her time in Shizuoka, facing Mt Fuji. She now lives in Minoo (in the suburb of Osaka). Noriko graduated from Hiroshima university. She’s been to Malaysia, Thailand and Europe (Germany and Bulgaria). Her hobbies are hiking, reading and surfing.
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