Matsue History Museum

Matsue Rekishikan

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Experience Matsue's history and culture with all five senses! A special moment savoring matcha and wagashi in a stunning garden.

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HighlightsDelve deep into the history of National Treasure Matsue Castle and the structure of its castle town.
Experience Matsue's culture and daily life through engaging videos and models.
Savor matcha and wagashi at a tea house overlooking a spectacular Japanese garden.
Explore the "Den Rikyu Tea Room," a historical tea room dating back approximately 400 years.
Discover vestiges of the Edo period at the Asahi Family Residence, former chief retainers of the Matsue Domain.

Basic Information

Address: 279 Tonomachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shimane

Access: Approximately 10 minutes by city bus from JR Matsue Station. Get off at the "Matsue Castle (Prefectural Office)" bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes, or get off at the "Otemae" bus stop and walk for about 3 minutes. Conveniently located next to Matsue Castle, it's also easily accessible by car. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Every Monday (if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following weekday), New Year holidays (December 29 - January 1)

Fee: [Basic Exhibition Admission] Adults: 700 JPY (Groups: 560 JPY, Matsue Citizens: 350 JPY) Elementary/Junior High Students: 350 JPY (Groups: 280 JPY, Matsue Citizens: 180 JPY) *Matsue citizens aged 65 and over are free. Visitors presenting a disability certificate, medical care certificate, or long-term care insurance certificate (with assistance/care needs certification) will receive free admission for themselves and one accompanying caregiver. Special exhibitions have varying fees depending on the content (combination tickets with basic exhibition are available). [Matsue Castle Combo Ticket] A combined ticket for Matsue History Museum (Basic Exhibition) and Matsue Castle Tower. Adults: 1,200 JPY, Elementary/Junior High Students: 600 JPY. [Annual Passport] Adults: 2,100 JPY (Matsue Citizens: 1,050 JPY) Elementary/Junior High Students: 1,050 JPY (Matsue Citizens: 540 JPY).

INFO: Admission fees will be revised on April 1, 2025. Various discounts are available. Cashless payment options are accepted. Admission to areas other than the main exhibition rooms is free. Guests are requested to remove their shoes at the entrance. Food and drinks are not permitted, except in designated areas. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is strictly prohibited throughout the premises. Facility rentals are available; please check our official website for detailed pricing and regulations.

HP: https://matsu-reki.jp/

Overview

The Matsue History Museum is a captivating venue that encapsulates the allure of Matsue, a castle town steeped in 400 years of history. Located to the east of National Treasure Matsue Castle, on the venerable grounds where the chief retainers' residences of the Matsue Domain once stood, its exterior evokes a samurai estate with its plaster and shiplap walls and approximately 60,000 smoked roof tiles, exuding an air of dignity. The museum comprises the 'Main Building,' the 'Asahi Family Residence of Matsue Domain's Chief Retainers,' and the 'Nagaya-mon Gate' (long-house gate), all set within expansive grounds featuring a beautiful Japanese garden. In the exhibition areas, the Matsue Domain's administration, the formation of the castle town, people's daily lives, and the industries that supported the domain are presented in an easy-to-understand manner using a variety of methods, including actual historical materials, videos, audio, stage backdrops, and paper-cutting art. Particularly noteworthy exhibits include a replica of the prayer plaque from the keep of National Treasure Matsue Castle and a reproduction of Sanada Yukimura's war fan. Visitors can also delve into the tea ceremony culture that flourished under Matsudaira Harusato (Fumai), the 7th lord of the Matsue Domain. The "Den Rikyu Tea Room" showcases a reconstructed tea room believed to have been associated with Sen no Rikyu about 400 years ago. At Kiharu Tea House, overlooking the Japanese garden, guests can leisurely savor seasonal creative Japanese sweets and matcha green tea, immersing themselves in Matsue's proud wagashi culture. Original goods and souvenirs are available for purchase at the Enshizuku Museum Shop. With historical experience events held regularly, it is truly a special facility where visitors can deeply experience Matsue's history with all five senses.

Matsue History Museum

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