Title: Matsue Travel Guide: Best of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Matsue](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Hotels.d6125464.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Matsue](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Holiday-Rentals.d6125464.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Matsue](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Matsue.d6125464.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Matsue Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matsue.d6125464.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matsue Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue.d6125464.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matsue Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![小道](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125464/2069a5a5-c2fa-423b-9e80-cc025f13af01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![小道](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125464/2069a5a5-c2fa-423b-9e80-cc025f13af01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Late afternoon clouds over Lake Shinji.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125464/9260aa4a-ebb6-4203-aa54-fc0ee403f540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Calm and clean water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125464/08ac820b-7182-4fbb-92af-965ea99ae967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of 12 original castles left in Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125464/ac6b3c2d-eba6-44d8-9c03-cac452d398ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matsue Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Matsue ![Matsue city , 松江市内](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578137/38d1e984-3cf5-4db3-9cf0-b5a50540ffe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Matsue Shinjiko Onsen You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Matsue Shinjiko Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Shinji or Shijimikan Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Matsue-Shinjiko-Onsen.dx553248635939578137) - Top hotels in Matsue - Top Holiday Rentals in Matsue ![Matsue Universalhotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101927900/101927858/6f7a945a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsue Universalhotel 471 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane £32 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Prefectural Art ... 6.8/10 (387 reviews) Could be cleaner a bit but it was fine Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=101927858&PinnedHotelID=101927858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125464) ![TENNENONSEN DANDANNOYU ONYADONONOMATSUE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83080000/83071500/83071446/addb4f3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TENNENONSEN DANDANNOYU ONYADONONOMATSUE 2-chome-35 Higashihonmachi Matsue Shimane Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £72 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shinjiko Ohashi ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews) great Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=83071446&PinnedHotelID=83071446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125464) ![Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527700/527692/3e8c5827_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu 590 Asahimachi Matsue Shimane £61 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (765 reviews) Very courteous and helpful, even with little English Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=527692&PinnedHotelID=527692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125464) [See all 244 properties in Matsue](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6125464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24940000/24935400/24935332/c9007a99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Matsue 240, Saikacho Matsue Shimane Stay at this holiday home in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Prefectural ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) Great location, very spacious and comfortable! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Hotels-Rakuten-STAY-HOUSE-WILL-STYLE-Matsue.h24935332.Hotel-Information) ![Matsue Forest Park - Campsite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15920000/15914800/15914760/f42b6a8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsue Forest Park - Campsite 3353-2 Sasou Shinji-Cho Matsue Shimane Stay at this cottage in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kojindani Ruin and Kojindani Historical Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews) A very unique experience. Will be excellent if the restaurant can serve some warm food, having a full length mirror inside the cottage will be nice, and a thicker body towel Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Hotels-Matsue-Forest-Park-Campsite.h15914760.Hotel-Information) ![Nonsmoking About 10 minutes walk from Matsue Station 2story house Free parking available / Matsue Shimane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48320000/48313200/48313195/a84bff49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nonsmoking About 10 minutes walk from Matsue Station 2story house Free parking available / Matsue Shimane Matsue Shimane Stay at this holiday home in Matsue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tamatsukuri Hot Spring and Shimane Prefectural ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Matsue hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125464&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![0_208951750](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222989/0311dec2-427a-4671-800f-2f582f5f7977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsue Castle 5/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of Matsue when you stop by Matsue Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Castle-Matsue.d6222989.Attraction) ![Matsue_EshimaOhashiBridge_553248621562272544_9](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272544/14d91a9e-3fda-4a00-9a38-3d11eeaeedf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eshima Ohashi Bridge You can find out about the history of Matsue with a stop at Eshima Ohashi Bridge. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eshima-Ohashi-Bridge-Matsue.d553248621562272544.Attraction) ![Matsue_Shimane Art Museum_6222993_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222993/04827c35-deb3-48b9-a6de-22242d42aa89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shimane Art Museum You can study the exhibits at Shimane Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Mihokan Onsen. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shimane-Art-Museum-Matsue.d6222993.Attraction) ![Yuushien Park, Japan, Matsue 16.09.2017; Shutterstock ID 733954180; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770443/bc94a298-3f24-4d14-b214-ae67e867f95c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yuushien Garden Explore the great outdoors at Yuushien Garden, a lovely green space in Matsue. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yuushien-Garden-Matsue.d553248621532770443.Attraction) ![DR8H5F Miho Shrine, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272554/0fd1fb8b-239d-4fae-a66a-946b33e0298e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Miho Shrine After visiting Miho Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Matsue. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miho-Shrine-Matsue.d553248621562272554.Attraction) ![Matsue_Matsue Vogel Park_553248621532770416_5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770416/50b26e64-c11b-4a73-bb35-1740f50fb967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsue Vogel Park Explore the great outdoors at Matsue Vogel Park, a lovely green space in Matsue. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsue-Vogel-Park-Matsue.d553248621532770416.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ Romantic Tour In Matsue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3358574/9c7fa406-d72f-4f54-bb77-83b8fe3d47f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Romantic Walking Tour In Matsue £358 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-romantic-walking-tour-in-matsue.a3358574.activity-details) ![ The best of Matsue walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3353833/eb734172-5964-41c6-b89d-88d6d2c100c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Best of Matsue Private Walking Tour £358 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-of-matsue-private-walking-tour.a3353833.activity-details) [See all activities in Matsue](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Matsue.d6125464.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Matsue 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Donald The Lafcadio Hearn house and museum give a fascinating insight into traditional Japanese culture. ## Cities near Matsue ![This is one museum I will never ever forget. The experience is so wonderful that I'm so glad I am spending my Valentine's Day here! Most romantic place! Like walking through living art!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342794/f62a8898-02e9-4cca-ab21-8ee0455d279c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yasugi - Cities near Matsue - Places of interest [Yasugi](https://expedia.co.uk/Yasugi.dx6342794)[Unnan](https://expedia.co.uk/Unnan.dx6349010) - [Tamatsukuri Onsen ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamatsukuri-Onsen-Matsue.d3000757454.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app