Chugoku Region

Browsing the “City of Water” – Matsue

Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as the “City of Water” because it is right by the sea, Lake Shinji, Lake Nakaumi, and there are many canals across town. One of the best ways to explore the Matsue old town is to take a sightseeing cruise that passes through the inner and outer moats of Matsue Castle, a National Treasure of Japan. Then take a walk to the Matsue Castle, visit historical buildings and museums.

Matsue Castle Horikawa sightseeing cruise 松江城堀川遊覽船
There are a few piers where you may get on and off the boat. The easiest way is to start and finish at the same point: Matsue Castle.
堀川遊覽船有好幾個上落點,要遊覽全程最方便是在松江城上落。
Matsue Castle Horikawa sightseeing cruise 松江城堀川遊覽船
This is where you get on and off the boat.
上落船都有分左右。
Matsue Castle Horikawa sightseeing cruise 松江城堀川遊覽船
The cruise begins with the moat section where you will see the Matsue History Museum on the right.
遊覽船初段航程是沿護城河走,右邊第一座建築物是松江歷史館。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
A Samurai Residence.
武家屋敷(日本武士之家)。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
The memorial museum and former residence of Lafcadio Hearn, a Greece-born writer who was one of the first foreigners who adopted citizenship of Japan.
作家小泉八雲的故居及紀念館。他是首批入籍日本的外國人之一。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
There are many bridges along the canal. Some of them are low-built bridges. You will have to duck your head when passing through.
遊覽船會經過好幾條橋,有些是很低的橋,坐在船上要低頭才能通過。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
This is one of the piers where you may get on and off the boat.
這是可以上落遊覽船的碼頭之一。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
This is an interesting coffee shop.
這間咖啡館很有特色。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
The one day cruise costs ¥820, meaning you may get on and get off several times in one day.
遊覽船一日券¥820,可以多次上落船。
Horikawa sightseeing cruise in Matsue 松江城堀川遊覽船
The whole cruise lasts about 50 mintues. When you are done, it’s good to take a walk up the Matsue Castle.
遊覽完畢可以到松江城走走。
Horio Yoshihoru 堀尾吉晴像
The castle was built by the local lord Horio Yoshihoru in 1607 and completed in 1611. This is his statue.
松江城是由松江第一代藩主堀尾吉晴興建的。這是他的銅像。
The keep of Matsue Castle 松江城天守閣
Matsue Castle is a feudal castle and one of the few remaining in its original wooden structure. It is one of the 12 castles in Japan and is designated as a National Treasure.
松江城為日本12座古城之一,建於中世紀,是小數保留原來木製建築的城堡,被定為國寶。
Matsue Castle 松江城
There are many old trees in the castle. Nice.
古城範圍有很多古老大樹,環境優美。
Matsue Shrine 松山神社
The Matsue Shrine is at the bottom of the keep.
天守閣下面是松山神社。
Matsue Shrine 松山神社主殿
The Matsue Shrine main building.
松山神社主殿。
Matsue city sightseeing bus. 松江觀光巴士。 ぐるっと松江レイクライン
Transportation: Bus from Matsue JR Station. there is a sightseeing bus day pass where you can buy to hop-on and hop-off various tourist destinations in Matsue old town, including the Matsue Castle.
交通:在松江站有觀光巴士,可以買一日周遊券,無限次上落各景點,包括松江城。
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