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A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a stone base, surrounded by greenery. 1
A group of people standing in front of a stone wall with moss. 2
A person leaning on a balcony railing with a cityscape in the background. 3
People pouring water from bamboo cups into a stone basin. 4
A group of people walking towards a traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and trees in the background. 5
By 浅利観光株式会社

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$62 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Step back in time and explore a castle town with over 400 years of history!
    • You can admire the keep from all four sides!
    • Guided by friendly local staff!

Activity location

    • Matsue
    • Matsue, Shimane, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒690-0845 島根県松江市西茶町４０−１
    • Matsue, Shimane, Japan

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Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide & Audioguide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$62.21 x 2 AdultsNZ$124.42
Total
Price is NZ$124.42
Until Wed, 26 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Castle admission ·Guide (including audioguide) · Insurance
  • Exclusions
    Transport expenses
  • Exclusions
    Lunch expenses
  • Exclusions
    Other personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Explore Matsue castle with a local guide and discover its 400-year history, unique architecture, and hidden stories, including the little-known origins of the castle.

    Climb to the top floor and take in a 360-degree panoramic view: the shimmering expanse of Lake Shinji, the rooftops of the old castle town below, and on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Daisen on the horizon.
    Look up. Four centuries of history are waiting.

    Schedule:
    09:00 Meeting at the lobby of Matsue New Urban Hotel
    09:15 Matsue Castle - Otemon Gate
    09:30 Matsue Castle Keep
    10:30 Dispersal at the site or Matsue New Urban Hotel

    Notes:

    • To enter the site, we need to take off shoes.
    • Tours are available even from 2 persons (max. 6), offering a personal experience with a local guide.
    • English and French audio guides are available for Matsue Castle Guided tours.
    • Tours run in light rain; in case of severe weather, arrangements will be discussed.
    • Matsue Castle has steep stairs. Guests may wait at the base if preferred. Children aged 6 and above are welcome for the tour..

Location

Activity location

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    • Matsue
    • Matsue, Shimane, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒690-0845 島根県松江市西茶町４０−１
    • Matsue, Shimane, Japan