Matsue Castle

Name: Matsue Castle · Shimane, Japan
Uploaded: 2026-06-21T16:51:48+00:00
Description: Located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Matsue Castle was completed in 1611 and is one of only twelve castles in Japan with an original keep, designated a National Treasure. Nicknamed the Black Castle for its dark wooden walls, it overlooks the city and Lake Shinji, and visitors can explore its moats on traditional Horikawa sightseeing boats.

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Located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Matsue Castle was completed in 1611 and is one of only twelve castles in Japan with an original keep, designated a National Treasure. Nicknamed the Black Castle for its dark wooden walls, it overlooks the city and Lake Shinji, and visitors can explore its moats on traditional Horikawa sightseeing boats.

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Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku, Japan · 35.4751, 133.0508

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