松江 ～出雲～ | 3泊4日松江観光。松江城・玉造温泉・宍道湖

松江 ～出雲～ | 3泊4日松江観光。松江城・玉造温泉・宍道湖

Hello.
This time, I bring you from Matsue, a hidden gem of a place. Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Facing the Sea of Japan, Matsue City sits on the shore of Lake Shinji,
retaining the charming atmosphere of olden days as a castle town. It’s a 50-minute train ride from Izumo. During my visit to Izumo, I also explored Matsue, which exudes a rich historical ambiance. I was pleasantly surprised. This time, I’ll show you Matsue City in the morning, and in the afternoon, I’ll visit Tamatsukuri Onsen and Lake Shinji. With its castle town, hot springs, and lake, Matsue attracts not only Japanese tourists but also visitors from other countries. And don’t forget the national treasure castle—there are plenty of things to see and do. My itinerary includes visiting Izumo-taisha shrine on the first day, Kame-taka on the second day,
and Matsue and Tamatsukuri Onsen on the third day. That’s the kind of plan I’ve tried to set up. Matsue Castle is a 30-minute walk from JR Matsue station. It’s better to rent a bicycle—guesthouses, which I’ll introduce later, provide them for free to guests. On the way to the castle, the streets near the Kyobashi River have a charming ambiance. The admission fee to Matsue Castle is 680 yen for adults and 290 yen for children. Matsue Shrine is located on the left side of the ruins of San-no-mon Gate. The shrine here is quite picturesque. The Ema (votive tablet) here is heart-shaped. Due to the strong early summer sunlight on this day, the water in the handbasin looked cool and refreshing. Of course, you can’t drink it. The atmosphere here feels different from the one at Izumo-taisha shrine on the previous two days. Not because this is a mythical world, but perhaps due to its aspect of just a few hundred years ago. Shall we go to the castle after praying? There was running water, so I refilled my plastic bottle.
I was relieved to be able to refill my water bottle. I wonder how many samurai climbed up this staircase hundreds of years ago, ascending to the castle. I follow their footsteps as I climb up the staircase. Not feeling too tired, I arrive at the beautifully black-painted castle. Climbing up a steep staircase. The castle, which has lost its owner, now looks lifeless. It seems like the castle is no longer inhabited and just stands as a silent witness to the passing of time. The screens are adorned with dynamic paintings. It reminded me of iai or killing practice. Lately, I’ve been cutting down nothing but yardsticks. From the castle tower, you can see not only Matsue city but also Lake Shinji. The absence of tall buildings around provides an unobstructed view, and on clear days, you can see the mountains of Izumo. After enjoying the view from Matsue Castle, I plan to head for Tamatsukuri Onsen in the afternoon. The stairs both inside and outside the castle are steep, so it’s essential to watch your step. From Matsue Castle to JR Matsue Station, it takes about 10 minutes by bicycle. I took a slight detour to Lake Shinji. Running along the edge of Lake Shinji is super pleasant. The ripples of the lake soothe my mind even when I’m tired. What a lovely place—I never knew such a nice spot existed in Japan. I’m going to take a train. The regular train at 14:48. Taking the bus is also a good option for the return journey. It’s a 10-minute trip from Matsue by train. *Details are given in the overview. From Tamatsukuri Onsen Station to Onsen town, it’s a 20-minute walk. If the weather is good, it’s a peaceful walk. There are signposts, so you’ll never get lost. Walking along Tamayu River. If walking becomes too challenging, you can take a bus from Matsue directly to Onsen town. When you arrive at Tamatsukuri Onsen, which boasts a history of over 1,300 years,
Onsen town stretches along the river. There are various hot spring ryokans, ranging from inexpensive to luxurious, as well as day-trip hot springs. Tamatsukuri Onsen Yu~yu, only 500 yen. Quite cheap. There are various objects along Tamayu River. Yamata-no-orochi?
(A dragon with 8 heads) Whether you walk alone or together, you’ll never get tired of this place. The murmuring of the river makes me feel cool. If you walk along the river towards the bus stop while eating shaved ice, it will be evening by the time we return to Matsue. Returning to Matsue from Tamatsukuri Onsen, Lake Shinji was already tinged orange in the pale evening sun. Both locals and tourists alike were watching the setting sun. The beautiful scenery captivated everyone, who seemed unbothered by their smartphones. People appeared out of nowhere and melted into the setting sun. The day, which had been hectic, was about to come to an end. This evening, I stayed at a guesthouse in Kitatonomachi, an elegant neighborhood near Matsue Castle. After spending two days at a capsule hotel, I wanted to talk to someone. Personally, I prefer guesthouses over capsule hotels. The owner of the guesthouse “Kitatono” is a very handsome and friendly man. Guests can rent bicycles for free. Feeling quite tired today, I’m going to have a good sleep. Since no one else was staying at the guesthouse yet, I had time to relax and enjoy a drink alone. It’s a strange feeling when you travel—the events of yesterday and the day before seem like distant memories. Well, it doesn’t matter what the answer is. Tomorrow, we are going to the sticky bridge. It’s a 30-minute drive from Matsue, commonly known as “Betafumibashi” bridge. Express buses from Matsue station to Yonago airport pass through this bridge. When you actually run on it, it’s just a normal slope—it’s not like a roller coaster. This time, we’ve covered Matsue City, Matsue Castle, Tamatsukuri Onsen spa, and Lake Shinji.

#松江 #玉造温泉 #宍道湖
亀嵩：https://youtu.be/GhjOH_J7tLI
出雲：https://youtu.be/PKqWE23CaiQ
島根県松江市は、出雲大社から電車で1時間弱の江戸時代情緒が残る素敵な城下町です。
国宝の松江城、清少納言の枕草子にも出てくる玉造温泉、夕陽に染まる宍道湖といった、魅力が溢れる場所です。
テレビのCMで有名になったベタ踏み橋も近くにあります。

モデルルートは多々ありますが、私の場合は、

0日目：サンライズ出雲乗車

1日目：出雲大社（公共機関）

2日目：亀嵩（奥出雲）、ベタ踏み橋（終日レンタカー）

3日目：松江/宍道湖、玉造温泉、（公共機関）

でした。

宿泊地は、
1泊目：出雲市駅前のカプセルホテル、フルハウス

2泊目：松江駅駅前のカプセルホテル、キュービックルーム

3泊目：松江城近くのKitatono guest house

行きは東京からサンライズ出雲で、帰りは米子から飛行機というルートも可能です。
出雲大社が有名ですが、すぐ近くに松江という素敵な街があるので、訪れてみるのはいかがでしょうか。

【コンテンツ】
00:00 序章
00:17 タイトル
00:26 松江市ロケーション（Googlemap）
00:47 松江城
01:41 松江城入場料
04:23 宍道湖（日中）
04:43 JR松江駅
05:00 玉造温泉
05:42 玉造温泉ゆ～ゆ
06:16 宍道湖（夕陽）
06:52 Guest house “Kitatono”
07:50 江島大橋 “ベタ踏み橋”

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