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MATSUE and IZUMO-TAISHA SHRINE PAGE 1/ 4 MATSUE and IZUMO-TAISHA SHRINE PAGE 1/ 4 PG-601 MATSUE and IZUMO-TAISHA SHRINE MATSUE AND VICINITY Matsue (松江), pop. 150,000, the capital city of Shimane myths and legends of yesteryear Japan. The city is especially well Prefecture, commonly known as the “City of Water,” lies at the known among foreigners and Japanese students studying English point where the Nakaumi Lagoon connects with Lake Shinji. because of its association with Lafcadio Hearn, the author of Matsue is an old castle town forming the heart of Izumo many books on Japan, (1850–1904), who assumed the Japanese Province (present-day Shimane Prefecture), a veritable “treasure name of Yakumo Koizumi after his naturalization. house” of cultural assets and historic sites closely related to the Access By Air: To From Operated by Time required One-way fare Daily flights Access from / to downtown Izumo Tokyo JAS 1 hr. 30 min. ¥26,500 4 40 min. by bus from JR Matsue Sta. (¥890) By Train (to Matsue): Daily From Type of Train Time required runs Fare Remarks Tokyo Sleeping train “Izumo” 13 hrs. 40 min. 1 ¥20,790~ depart Tokyo at 21:10 Limited Express train “Super Hakuto” 5 hrs. 10 min. 5 ¥9,000 depart Osaka at 7:37, 10:22 Osaka to Kurayoshi, then local train to 12:52, 14:52, 17:39 Matsue. Okayama Limited Express train “Yakumo” 2 hrs. 50 min. - 3 hrs. 10 min. 15 ¥5,360 Kyoto Limited Express train "Super Hakuto" to 5 hrs. 30 min. 5 ¥10,920 depart Kyoto at 7:06, 9:51 Kurayoshi, then local train to Matsue. 12:24, 14:24, 17:10 * A ¥200 discount during the off-peak season and a ¥200 surcharge during the peak season are applicable. By Bus: Daily To From Time required runs Fare Remarks Matsue Tokyo 10 hrs. 55 min. ¥11,550 depart Tokyo at 20:00 (Shibuya Mark 1 (for return, depart Izumo-Shi Sta. at 18:40 and depart Matsue Sta. at 19:35) Izumo City Bus 11 hrs. 50 min. ¥12,070 Reservation : Tel. (0852)20-5252 Terminal) (in front of JR Shibuya Sta. Hachiko Exit) Matsue 4 hrs. 50 min. 8 ¥5,100 Hankyu Bus (06)6866-3147 in Osaka. (English not spoken.) Izumo Shin-Osaka 5 hrs. 30 min. ¥5,650 Ichibata Travel Service (0852)21-0208. (English not spoken.) Major Places of Tourist Interest in Matsue including Lake Shinji and Mt. Daisen. Part of the castle (①–⑨: Location on the City Map on page 3/4) grounds form Jozan Park (城山公園). The castle is open from 8:30 to 18:30 (Apr.–Sep.), 8:30 to 17:00 (Oct.–Mar.). ① Matsue Castle (松江城), a few min. walk from Kencho- Fee: ¥550. mae (県庁前) bus stop, in front of the Prefectural Government Office, being a 10-min. bus ride from Matsue ② Matsue Cultural Museum (松江郷土館), 5-min. walk from Sta., is the symbol of the city. This castle, originally built in the Prefectural Government Office, displays arts, crafts, and 1611, is an example of a practical fortress rather than a castle- folk utensils and implements with a total of some 1,300 items residence. The five-storied donjon, reconstructed in 1642, covering the three eras of Meiji, Taisho and Showa. Open: commands an extensive view of the surrounding scenic spots 8:30–17:00. Fee: free. PAGE 2/ 4 MATSUE and IZUMO-TAISHA SHRINE ③ Koizumi Yakumo (“Lafcadio Hearn”) Memorial ⑧ Gesshoji Temple (月照寺), 15-min. walk from Koyubashi Museum (小泉八雲記念館), 2-min. walk from Hearn (交融橋) bus stop, which is 15-min. by bus from Matsue Sta., is Kyukyo (Hearn’s Former House)-mae (ハーン旧居前) the mausoleum enshrining generations of the Matsudaira fami- bus stop, faces the northern moat of the castle. This Museum ly, with surrounding rows of stone lanterns and a fine speci- dedicated to the celebrated interpreter of Japan. Hearn lived men of mausoleum gate architecture. The Treasure House in the city for 15 months as an English teacher of Matsue Hall in the compound contains Lord swords and personal Middle School. His impressions of the city are given in his effects. Open: 8:30–17:30 (Apr.–Nov.), 8:30–17:00 essay “In a Japanese Garden,” included in the volume (Dec.–Mar.). Fee: ¥400. “Glimpse of Unfamiliar Japan.” The hall contains a good col- lection of his manuscripts and other valuable articles, all sug- ⑨ Shimaneken Bussan Kanko-kan (Shimane Prefectural gestive of his life in Japan. Open: 8:30 – 18:30 (Apr.–Sep.), Product & Craft Center, 島根県物産観光館), 5-min. walk 8:30–17:00 (Oct.–Mar.). Fee: ¥300. from Kenmin Kaikan-mae (県民会館前) bus stop, displays and sells folk craft, pottery and food, which are produced in ④ Former House of “Lafcadio Hearn” (小泉八雲旧居) is Shimane Pref. Open: 9:30–18:00. next door to the Memorial Museum, where he stayed for 7 months. This house has remained unchanged since he left Major Places of Interest in the Vicinity: Matsue. Open: 9:00–17:00 (Mar.–Nov.) 9:00–16:30 Tamatsukuri Spa (玉造温泉), 30-min. by Ichibata Bus from (Dec.–Feb.). Fee: ¥250. Closed on Wed. and Dec. 16–Jan. 1. Matsue Sta. (Fare: ¥510), contains calcium sulphate, efficacious against rheumatism and skin disease, etc. Public bath: Open: ⑤ Tanabe Art Museum (田部美術館), next door to Hearn’s 15:00–22:00. Closed on Mon. Bluish agate is prized as one of the Former House, displaying many objects relating to tea cere- specialties of the town. mony, “Fujinayaki” ware and other ceramics, calligraphy works, paintings and antiques. Woodblock prints by local Adachi Museum of Art (足立美術館), 20-min. by bus or taxi artists are sometimes exhibited. Open: 9:00–17:00. Closed: from JR Yasugi Sta. The museum is famous for its vast Japanese Mon. and Dec. 29–Jan. 1. Fee: ¥500 (varying according to the style garden and the collection of modern Japanese paintings type of exhibition). including those of Taikan Yokoyama, famous master of this cen- tury. In the ceramic exhibition hall, works of prominent ceramic ⑥ Buke-Yashiki (武家屋敷), or Preserved House of Samurai artists are exhibited. Open 9:00–17:30 (Apr.–Sep.), 9:00–17:00 (Feudal Warrior), next door to the Tanabe Art Museum, dis- (Oct.–Mar.). Fee: ¥2,200 (with passport: ¥1,100). playing various articles illustrative of the daily life of a samurai family in the Edo period. Open: 8:30–18:30 (Apr.–Sep.), Mihonoseki (美保関), 80-min. by Ichibata Bus (一畑バス) from 8:30–17:00 (Oct.–Mar.). Fee: ¥300. Matsue Sta. (Fare: ¥1,210), situated at the eastern extremity of Shimane Peninsula, was formerly an inspection point. ⑦ Meimei-an Tea House (明々庵), 5-min. walk from Buke- Yashiki, is a well-preserved typical tea house of the “Irimoya- Gohon-Matsu (Five-Pines) Park (五本松公園), 5-min. walk zukuri” architectural style. It was originally built in 1779 by from Mihonoseki bus stop, then 3 min. by chair lift, is famous for Lord Fumai Matsudaira of the Matsue clan, a noted patron of its panoramic view of Mt. Daisen and the Oki Island. the tea ceremony, in his retainer’s residential garden and moved to its present location on the occasion of the 150th Horikawa Pleasure Boat (堀川遊覧船) anniversary of the lord’s death. In the adjoining Hyakuso-tei Major tourist sites dispersed in the town around Matsue Castle Arbor (百草亭) tea is served on request. From the nearby are visited on a Japanese-style boat along the rivers flowing in the look-out one enjoys a distant view of the castle donjon. environs. Fare: ¥1,200. Total sailing time : About 50 minutes. Open: 9:00–17:00. Fee: ¥300. Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists from overseas free local tours guided in English or other languages. They are registered with JNTO and TOURIST INFORMATION display a badge. There is no charge for their service as they are vol- information (“i” Tourist Information Offices) unteers. You are only expected to pay for their travel expenses, admissions to tourist facilities if you are visiting them, and to pay for Matsue City Tourist Information: their meals if you eat with them. JR Matsue Station, 472-2, Asahi-machi, Matsue City, Matsue Goodwill Guide Shimane Pref. Tel.(0852)21-4034 We can take you around at your request. 9:00~18:00 Apply by telephone / fax to Matsue Sightseeing Information Office (0852-21-4034, 9 am-6 pm). PAGE 3/ 4 MATSUE and IZUMO-TAISHA SHRINE Accommodations: Room rate Room rate Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Matsue: Tamatsukuri: 1 Hotel Ichibata(H) (0852)22-0188 15,600 Chorakuen(R) (0852)62-0111 18,000~ 2 Naniwa Issui(R) (0852)21-4132 13,000~ Yutei Konya(R) (0852)62-0311 12,000~ 3 Suimeiso(R) (0852)26-3311 13,000~ Kasuien Minami(R) (0852)62-0331 18,000~ 4 Horaiso(R) (0852)21-4337 15,000~ Grand Hotel Choseikaku(R) (0852)62-0711 17,000~ 5 Business Ishida(R*) (0852)21-5931 4,000~ Iwaburo Yuraku(R) (0852)62-0211 15,000 6 Matsue Tokyu Inn(H) (0852)27-0109 15,600~ Izumo: 7 Matsue Washington Hotel(H) (0852)22-4111 7,770~ Takeshi Sanso(H) (0853)21-1111 7,000 8 Matsue Plaza Hotel(BH) (0852)26-6650 4,095 Inaba(M) (0853)22-6178 6,000 9 Pension Tobita(P) (0852)36-6933 7,000 10 Matsue Youth Hostel(Y) (0852)36-8620 4,400~ *Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. *Numbers 1 - 10 correspond to those on the map page of this page.
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