🏯 One-day tour of Matsue Castle: ancient city splendor, samurai old street and beautiful soba noodles! ✨

When I came to Matsue City in San'in, Japan, I was completely fascinated by the charm of this "water city"! Not only is there a well-preserved ancient city here, but the surrounding area is also full of humanities and food worth savoring! Come and travel through time and space with me to experience the history and romance of Matsue! 💖 🏰 Matsue Castle: One of the 12 existing castle towers in Japan! As one of the only 12 existing castle towers in Japan, Matsue Castle is really worth a visit! 🏯 The dark exterior is also known as the "Chidori Castle" and is magnificent. Climbing up the castle tower, you can overlook the entire Matsue city and Lake Shinji at 360 degrees. The view is super wide, as if you have returned to the Warring States period! There is also a wide moat around the castle. You can take the Horikawa sightseeing boat to appreciate the castle from the water, which is a unique flavor! 🛶 ⛩️ Matsue Gokoku Shrine: The Quiet Guardian Next to the Castle Right at the foot of Matsue Castle, next to Matsue Castle, there is a solemn Matsue Gokoku Shrine. The environment here is quiet and it is a place to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed for the country. Strolling in the shrine, you can feel the tranquility and solemnity, and at the same time appreciate the elegance of the Japanese garden. The heart-shaped painted horse at the shrine is also very popular, you can write down your wishes! 💖 🚶♀️ Shiomi Nawate: Strolling along the old samurai street and regaining the old feelings Extending from the moat on the north side of Matsue Castle is Shiomi Nawate, which was selected as one of the "100 Roads in Japan"! This quaint old street retains many residences of mid-level samurai in the Edo period. Walking through it, it feels like traveling back hundreds of years. There is also the Koizumi Lafcadio Memorial Hall and his former residence, where you can get a deeper understanding of this writer who has had a profound influence on Japanese culture. You can also find some charming shops and teahouses along the street, which are perfect for a leisurely stroll and taking photos! 📸 🍜 Izumo Restaurant Yakumo-an: Delicious soba noodles in an old samurai residence! Tired of shopping? Then come to Izumo Restaurant Yakumo-an in the Shiomi Nawate district! This old soba noodle shop was renovated from an old samurai residence. Sitting in the exquisite Japanese garden, tasting the "Wariko soba" unique to the Izumo area is really enjoyable! 🥢 The three-layered vermilion lacquerware round box is filled with fragrant soba noodles, topped with special sauces and various ingredients. The taste is rich and layered, which is definitely a great enjoyment for the taste buds! I personally love to add some tempura and their duck soba noodles, it's a perfect match! 🤤 Perfect route for a one-day trip to Matsue: Morning: Visit Matsue Castle and Matsue Gokoku Shrine Noon: Enjoy delicious soba noodles at Yakumo-an Afternoon: Stroll through Shiomi Nawate and experience the style of the old samurai street #New Year's Good Place 2025#Hot Spring