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Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle

松江城

Matsue Castle was completed in 1611 by Horio Yoshiharu after five years of building. It is one of only 12 castles in Japan that still have their original castle tower. In 2015 it was named a National Treasure. Visitors can climb the wooden tower and walk around the castle grounds and moats in the center of Matsue.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Castle tower: April–September 8:30–18:00 (last entry 17:30); October–March 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Open every day.

Admission

Adults ¥1,200. Tickets can also be booked online.

Getting there

From JR Matsue Station take the Ichibata bus for about 10 minutes and get off at Kencho-mae (in front of the Shimane Prefectural Office).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The castle was designated a National Treasure in 2015.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Reaching the top of the keep involves a bit of a climb up stairs; allow about 1 hour or more for the visit.
  • Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
  • Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shimane and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Shimane

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:56
  2. Sunrise06:33
  3. Dhuhr11:53
  4. Asr14:47
  5. Maghrib17:09
  6. Isha18:36

Times are calculated for Matsue. Times may differ elsewhere in Shimane.

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Places to pray near Matsue Castle

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Halal food near Matsue Castle

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visit-matsue.com, japan.travel