Matsue Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
A tranquil lake at sunset with a small island featuring a gazebo and a torii gate.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a stone base, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.
Photo by 663highland (Creative Commons Attribution 2.5)
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a stone base, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.
Photo by 663highland (Creative Commons Attribution 2.5)
A traditional Japanese castle with tourists in kimonos.

Our guide on where to stay in Matsue

Find the best Matsue areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bridge over a river with buildings in the background.
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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.

Shiomi Nawate

If you're spending some time in Shiomi Nawate, Shimane University Old Okudani Lodging and Matsue Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Matsue Universalhotel

Matsue Universalhotel

3 out of 5
471 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane
The price is NZ$83 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$83
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Art Museum ...
7/10 Good! (670 reviews)
"For the price paid, it's quite a steal! It's very near Matsue JR Station, and provides both breakfast and dinner free of charge. Room is spacious and even comes with a sofa! (See photo) A pity that the onsen is under maintenance when I was there. Do note that the lobby and staff counter is at Level ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Matsue Universalhotel
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue-ekimae

3 out of 5
590-10 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane
The price is NZ$146 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$146
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Art Museum ...
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue-ekimae
Green Rich Hotel Matsue eki Across Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana

Green Rich Hotel Matsue eki Across Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana

2.5 out of 5
589-1 asahicho Matsue Shimane
The price is NZ$100 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$100
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shinjiko Ohashi ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
"very good staff and clean room"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Green Rich Hotel Matsue eki Across Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (25 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 Shimane Art Museum and Shinjiko Ohashi Bridge ...
Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue
A private, one-room inn, limited to one couple, located along the moat of Matsue Castle.

A private, one-room inn, limited to one couple, located along the moat of Matsue Castle.

松江市 島根県
Stay at this holiday home in Matsue. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Buke Yashiki and Teahouse Meimei-an are located nearby.
A private, one-room inn, limited to one couple, located along the moat of Matsue Castle.
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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.

Stay near popular Matsue attractions

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and large pine trees.

Matsue Castle

8.8/10 (286 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Matsue when you stop by Matsue Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.
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Activities

Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha

NZ$226
per adult
Izumo: Walking the Sacred Grounds of Izumo Taisha
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