basic information

Some of Matsue's former samurai mansions have been preserved along the busy road north of Matsue Castle's inner moat.

Among the buildings is the Matsue Buke Yashiki, a former samurai residence which is now open to the public. It is a good example of a high ranked samurai family's mansion in Japan's countryside. Also in the area stands the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn.

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how to get there

The samurai district is located just north of Matsue Castle along the moat. It is connected with Matsue's railway stations by the "Lake Line" loop bus.

How to get to and around Matsue

hours and fees

Buke Yashiki (Samurai Residence):

Hours: 8:30-18:30 (April-September), 8:30-17:00 (October-March)
Admission: 300 yen (50% off for foreign visitors!)

travel community

Users who have been to Matsue: 24
Users who have been to Samurai District: 13

2nd of 5 most visited sights in Matsue.
245th of 385 most visited sights nationwide.