Matsue Jozan Park

4.0

Matsue Castle which was built in the early Edo period is also called by the nick name, “Plover Castle”. The castle tower has been designated as a National Treasure and the castle ruins as a National Historic Site. The vast castle ruins which are maintained as an inner citadel and an outer citadel are known as “Matsue Castle Jozan Park”. You will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms and the castle at the same time as it has also been chosen as one of the “100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan”. The appearance of the various cherry trees such as the Yoshino cherry trees, the drooping cherry trees and the mountain cherry trees blooming in profusion is breathtakingly beautiful. You can enjoy the magical scenery with the keep being illuminated until 10 pm.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Tonomachi 1-5 Map
Area: Around Matsue Castle Area
Phone: 0852214030
Hours: Open 24 hours Accessible

[Honmaru]
[4/1-9/30]7:00-19:30
[10/1-3/31]8:30-17:00

[Tenshu]
[4/1-9/30]8:30-18:30
[10/1-3/31]8:30-17:00
※Last entry is until 30 minutes before
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Castle admission fee]Adults680yen, Children290yen
Parking Lot: Available(67spaces)
※Charge(Otemae parking lot)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Enmusubi Matsue Free wifi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Peaceful park

Reviewed : 2020.08.11

The walk through Jozan Park afterwards to Shiomi Nawate street was lovely, peaceful and well sign-posted. The mossy tree roots on some of the trees were beautiful.
Nice stroll around the caste

Reviewed : 2020.08.02

Enjoy a stroll before or after going to the castle.There was a nice flower festival when I visited, and I enjoyed a relaxing break from all the walking around.
入り口からお城遠景

Reviewed : 2023.06.05

松江城内部拝殿の為まず公園内の敷地に入りました。入り口からお城遠景が望め、階段元では樹木越しにお城の撮影ができ、階段を登りながら城壁に圧倒されその堅牢さを身近に感じることができました。大手前駐車場から公園へ入門-城内部-神社-洋館と順に拝観できました。大手前駐車場には堀川乗船場とつながっているので、船巡りもお勧めです。