Private tour in Matsue Hiroko O
up to 3 people
7 hours
Private transportation
1
Hiroko O.
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Matsue Castle was completed in 1611, which is one of five castles designated as national treasures. The inside of the keep is dimly lit and the stairs are narrow and steep. There are no elevators or escalators, as the castle has been preserved exactly as it was when it was built. Climbing up and down the stairs may be a little scary, but it's worth climbing up to the the top floor to enjoy a panoramic view of Matsue city. Then let's take a tour of the moat river with a boatman who will guide you on a small covered boat. We also take a walk along Shiomi nawate street, where you can find former Samurai residence,Memorial Hall of Lafcadio Hearn, Taname Art Museum etc. On Kyomise Street, you will find small but charming shop store with local folk art traditions.
• meet at Matsue station at 9 a. m. (flexible) -take a bus or a taxi to Matsue Castle • visit Matsue Castle tower • ride a small boat on the moats circling around the castle area (lunch ) •take a walk along the street called Shiomi-nawate, enjoying its historic atmosphere and scenic beauty •explore Kyomise street for folk crafts shop, such as pottery, ceramic, cutler, agate work shop - take a bus or a taxi to Matsue Station or the HTL where you plan to stay If the weather is not good for a boat riding, alternatively, let's visit Matsue History Museum, where you learn some of histories of our castle town and also you can enjoy a traditional garden of Izumo style. If you'd like, you can have Japanese green tea and confectionaries called wagashi in a tatami mat room looking at the traditional Izumo style garden.
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taxi
Matsue, Shimane, Japan
Yonago or Izumo airport, Matsue railway station or a hotel near the station
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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