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Matsue History Museum

After seeing Matsue Castle, discover how its town was planned and how people lived there. Models and everyday objects in a tatami-floored museum connect the castle to the surrounding streets, while the garden offers another view of the keep.

What to see

JR Matsue Station → your visit

  1. Take the Lake Line bus to Otemae Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Pier / History Museum, then walk about 3 minutes.
  2. Other route buses serve Kenmin Kaikan-mae, about 5 minutes away on foot. Check current stops and timetables.
  3. The museum is east of Matsue Castle. There are 12 free dedicated parking spaces and accessible parking on the north side of the building.
Official access information ↗

Building exterior · access reference

An exterior reference, not a photograph of the collection or an activity.

The white plaster and dark timber exterior walls and tiled roofs of Matsue History Museum, seen across a road under a blue sky. A small passerby stands near the left entrance. Photographed on 12 June 2025.
Exterior reference · 2025-06-12 · Spiegel · CC BY 4.0

Matsue History Museum exterior, photographed on 12 June 2025. A dated venue reference, not the listed exhibitions, their displays or current conditions. The small passerby and entrance notices are part of the original supplied image.

Closures & important conditions

Closed Mondays, or the next weekday when Monday is a public holiday, and December 29–January 1. Official notices take precedence for exhibition-related changes.

Plan your visit

Checked: 2026-11-06 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing

Hours & admission arrangements

09:00–17:00, exhibition admission until 16:30.

Basic exhibition admission for non-resident adults is ¥700; children through junior-high school are free. Special exhibitions cost extra. Buy an admission ticket at reception; groups and schools should enquire in advance.

  • Address: 279 Tono-machi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887. Enquiries: 0852-32-1607.
  • Elementary/junior-high admission became free on July 1, 2026. Free admission for people aged 65+ is limited to registered Matsue residents, not all visitors.
  • Remove shoes on entering; the interior is barrier-free and accommodates wheelchairs.
  • The city’s official travel guide lists free foreign-language audio guides. Ask reception about your language and equipment availability.
What still needs checking
  • Special-exhibition prices, Kiharu café hours and confectionery demonstrations, and on-day guided languages are unverified.
Official sources & photographs

Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.

Official visitor information ↗

Announced exhibitions

Periods can include closed days. Open each exhibition for its own conditions.

All announced schedules and closure notes ↗

Keep exploring

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Selection checked against recorded conditions on 2026-11-07. Opening days, reservations and current access must be checked for your visit. The calendar shows a researched selection, not live availability.