Matsue Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Matsue
Matsue
Matsue
Photo by Munehisa Kuriyama
Photo by Polly B

Where to stay in Matsue

Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Shinji or Shijimikan Museum.

Matsue Shinjiko Onsen
Matsue Universalhotel

Matsue Universalhotel

3 out of 5
471 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane
The price is NZ$76 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$76
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Stay at this hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Prefectural Art ...
6.6/10 (353 reviews)
Could be cleaner a bit but it was fine

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Matsue Universalhotel
Matsue New Urban Hotel

Matsue New Urban Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40-1 Nishicha-machi Matsue Shimane-ken
The price is NZ$91 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$91
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Stay at this hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (406 reviews)
Excellent staff, amenities and comfortable rooms
I was in love with this hotel the first time and subsequently stayed 2 more times for a total of 4 nights. My first room was a corner Japanese style room with lake view. I haven’t seen a more fully staffed hotel, it even has 2 parking staff directing traffic for 30 lots. The hotel has facilities ...

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Matsue New Urban Hotel
TENNENONSEN DANDANNOYU ONYADONONOMATSUE

TENNENONSEN DANDANNOYU ONYADONONOMATSUE

3 out of 5
2-chome-35 Higashihonmachi Matsue Shimane
Stay at this spa hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shinjiko Ohashi ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
Very nice onsen - good service and convenient to local attractions.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

TENNENONSEN DANDANNOYU ONYADONONOMATSUE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Matsue Forest Park - Campsite

Matsue Forest Park - Campsite

2.5 out of 5
3353-2 Sasou Shinji-Cho Matsue Shimane
Stay at this cottage in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kojindani Ruin and Kojindani Historical Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
A very unique experience. Will be excellent if the restaurant can serve some warm food, having a full length mirror inside the cottage will be nice, and a thicker body towel

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Matsue Forest Park - Campsite
Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue

Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue

3 out of 5
240, Saikacho Matsue Shimane
Stay at this holiday home in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Prefectural ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Great location, very spacious and comfortable!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue
Detached house / Matsue Shimane

Detached house / Matsue Shimane

Matsue Shimane
Stay at this holiday home in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Kamosu Shrine are located ...
Detached house / Matsue Shimane
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Matsue

5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 100%
4 - Good
0
4 - Good 0%
3 - Okay
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Hopefully will revisit Matsue and surrounding areas in future

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Matsue is off the usual tourist track but so worth the effort. Tourist information caters for English in both reception and pamphlets. The castle is every interesting as is the home of the Samurai. We achieved what we planned.