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📍Matsue Castle One of the 12 remaining castle towers in Japan, it is also known as "Chidori Castle." In July 2015, it was designated a national treasure. If you climb up to the watchtower on the top floor, you will be greeted by a spectacular view of Matsue city and Lake Shinji. In Shiroyama Park, there are walking paths where you can enjoy the seasonal nature of pine and bamboo forests, cherry blossoms, camellias, and plum blossoms, and it is also a place of relaxation for local residents. If you go around with a guide, you can hear the secret stories of the castle. The castle tower on the top floor is surrounded by handrails, and the watchtower without walls spreads out, making it a spectacular spot where you can see the whole town of Matsue. 📍Matsue Shrine This shrine is located next to Kounkaku in the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle Mountain, and is where the prayer tablet that was the deciding factor in Matsue Castle becoming a national treasure was discovered. It enshrines Horio Yoshiharu, the founder of Matsue, Matsudaira Naomasa and Matsudaira Harusato (Lord Fumai), feudal lords of Matsue, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The heart-shaped votive plaques are popular. 📍Kounkaku This building was built by Matsue City as a display house for Matsue City crafts. In 1969, it was designated a Shimane Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property as one of the few Meiji-era buildings in Matsue City. #FreeHotelStay