Matsue, Japan – Matsuyama Shiroyama Park
Shiroyama Park and the Horinouchi neighborhood where it is located are important in Matsuyama life. The park sits within the moat of the Matsuyama Castle , has an art museum and a library, and is a venue for many events within the city. On weekends and holidays, you’re likely to catch a food fair, festival, or other event.
Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km². The total area of the city is 572.99 square kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan.