Tourist information

    Area maps are available at the front desk, so please feel free to ask.

    National Treasure Matsue Castle

     

    The symbol of Matsue

    松江城は、別名『千鳥城』とも呼ばれ、築城から堀尾氏、京極氏、松平氏が歴代藩主として治めてきました。
    明治に入り、廃城令が発令されると地元の有志によって、買戻し、保存されることとなりました。
    松江の町のシンボルで、天守閣からは、城下の町並み、宍道湖、晴れた日には、鳥取県の大山も見ることができます。
    また春には、桜の名所で多くの方がお花見に訪れます。
    2015年 7月 国宝指定

    Access

    10 minutes by bus from JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    10 minutes by car from the hotel

    Lake Shinji

     

    One of Japan's largest lakes, famous for its beautiful evening views

    Lake Shinji is the seventh largest lake in Japan.
    It is famous for the "Seven Treasures of Lake Shinji," including the local specialty Yamato Shijimi butterfly, and its beautiful evening scenery.

    Access

    About 15 minutes walk from JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 15 minutes walk from the hotel

    Yaegaki Shrine

     

    Famous as a shrine for matchmaking

    It is famous as a shrine for matchmaking due to the story of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime.
    Fortune telling at Mirror Pond is gaining popularity, especially among young women.

    Access

    20 minutes by bus from JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    20 minutes by car from the hotel

    Adachi Museum of Art

     

    Beautiful Japanese gardens and fascinating collections

    日本庭園と近代日本画をご鑑賞いただける足立美術館。
    横山大観をはじめとする近代日本画と陶芸、彫刻、漆芸、童画などの魅力的なコレクションの数々。
    そして日本の神々のふるさとと言われる出雲の国の恵まれた自然を借景とした四季折々の表情が楽しめる50,000坪の日本庭園。やすらぎという名の心洗われる時間を心ゆくまでお過ごしください。

    Access

    JR Matsue Station - JR Yasugi Station: approx. 25 minutes
    Approximately 20 minutes by shuttle bus (free) from JR Yasugi Station

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 45 minutes by car from the hotel

    Izumo Taisha Shrine

     

    The center of "Izumo Province," known as the land of the gods

    出雲の国は、神の国、神話の国として知られています。
    その「出雲の国」には、今もなお古の神社がいたるところにあります。そして、その中心が「大国主大神(おおくにぬしのおおかみ)」をおまつりする出雲大社(いづもおおやしろ)です。

    Access

    Between JR Matsue Station and Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station (approximately 7 minutes by bus)
    Matsue Shinjiko Onsen - Izumo Taisha Shrine (about 1 hour by Ichibata Electric Railway)

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 1 hour drive from the hotel

    Kunibiki Messe

     

    Contributing to industrial development in Shimane

    The Kunibiki Messe Foundation was established with the aim of revitalizing the region by taking advantage of Shimane 's beautiful natural environment and history, and by supporting and attracting conventions. It has two roles: convention bureau and management of the Shimane Industrial Exchange Hall (nicknamed Kunibiki Messe), and contributes to the promotion of industry in Shimane.

    Access

    About 10 minutes walk from JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel

    Matsue Terrsa

     

    A hub for various cultural activities

    The Matsue Workers' General Welfare Center, nicknamed "Matsue Tersa," is a facility adjacent to JR Matsue Station, a major transportation hub, and is widely used as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, presentations, and various seminars and conferences.

    Access

    1 minute walk from the north exit of JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 3 minutes walk from the hotel

    Sakaiminato Tourism Association "Mizuki Shigeru Road"

     

    Sakaiminato is famous for Mizuki Shigeru Road!

    Bronze statues of cute monsters such as Kitaro and Medama Oyaji, who appear in Shigeru Mizuki's manga "GeGeGe no Kitaro," are waiting for you.
    On your way home, be sure to enjoy some fresh seafood from this fishing powerhouse!

    Access

    From JR Matsue Station, take the Sanin Main Line via Yonago Station. From Yonago Station, transfer to the Sakai Line and travel to Sakaiminato Station (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 40 minutes by car from our hotel

    Mt. Daisen National Park

     

    A magnificent view of Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region

    Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region, located in Oki-Daisen National Park, is a valuable historical and cultural asset as well as a magnificent landscape, and is the true center of tourism in the western and central parts Tottori.

    Access

    Take the Sanin Main Line from JR Matsue Station to the nearest Yonago Station (approx. 35 minutes)

    Distance from the hotel

    From our hotel to Daisenji, it takes about 1 hour by car via the Sanin Expressway.

    Oki Islands

     

    Islands rich in nature

    The archipelago consists of Dozen and Dogo islands.
    It has a long history and is a place with ties to Emperor Go-Toba and Emperor Go-Daigo.
    It is also rich in nature and joined the Global Geoparks in 2013.

    Access

    35 minutes by airport shuttle bus from JR Matsue Station → 30 minutes from Izumo Airport
    Approximately 40 minutes by ferry shuttle bus from JR Matsue Station → 1 hour 10 minutes by high-speed boat from Nanarui Port

    Distance from the hotel

    Approximately 1 hour by bus or plane
    Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by bus and high-speed ferry

    Iwami Kagura and Iwami Silver Mine

     

    A traditional performing art characterized by dynamic performances and a World Heritage Site

    The Iwami region is located in the western part Shimane.
    Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art that is characterized by more dynamic performances and dance than other Kagura.
    Iwami Ginzan has also been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Access

    2-3 hours by car from JR Matsue Station

    Distance from the hotel

    2-3 hours by car from the hotel

    Japan Heritage

     

    Shimane currently has seven registered Japan Heritage Sites.

    島根県が誇る歴史、文化、伝統、自然といったもので構成されているストーリーです。
    〇日が沈む聖地出雲
    〇神々や鬼たちが躍動する神話の世界
    〇出雲國たたら風土記
    〇津和野今昔
    〇中世日本の傑作 益田を味わう
    〇石見の火山が伝える悠久の歴史
    〇荒波を超えた男たちの夢が紡いだ異空間