Matsue Castle & Mizuki Shigeru Road
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Port
Sakaiminato, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Matsue is a city of canals located on an isthmus between Lakes Shinji and Nakaumi. Here you will explore Matsue Castle, built in 1611 by Yoshiharu Horio, who governed the Shimane Prefecture at the time. It was completed a few years after the last decisive battle of feudal Japan. In 1638, all the buildings that functioned as a castle were demolished, except for the donjon (the castle keep) and the stone wall. The donjon is designated one of Japan's Important Cultural Properties. It has five tiers and is about 98 feet tall.
Home town of the manga artist of its namesake, Sakaiminato’s Mizuki Shigeru Road is a popular destination for children and adults alike. The road, extending from Sakaiminato Station into the city proper, is an 800-meter-long arcade with some 153 bronze statues of Mizuki’s fantasy creatures on display, including details on each character. Stopping for a close look at each of these could take all day! A stroll along the road at night, when all the statues are lit up, is an altogether different delight. You have some free time to enjoy the road on your own pace.
Notes:
Guests must walk up approx 70-100 steps before the gate of castle. Tour order may vary.