Timeline
08:30
Walk the grounds of Gessho-ji to see the graves of the Matsudaira clan. The temple opened at 08:30, so arriving now means you beat the crowds and enjoy the quietest atmosphere.
08:45
Walk 10 minutes to Saiundo. Pick up Wakakusa, the green plum-flavored sweets that were a favorite of Lord Fumai, the seventh Daimyo of Matsue. The shop is open until 18:30.
08:55
Walk 23 minutes east to Kyoten Gyatoruzu Plaza. Find a spot on the benches to rest and enjoy the sweets you just bought. The plaza is a quiet place to pause in the middle of the day.
Local tip
Saiundo and Keigetsudo are both near the park area. If you prefer the golden-floured Matsue-jō sweet, Keigetsudo is also open until 19:00.
Check before you go
- Gessho-ji opens at 08:30. The admission fee is ¥500, with a 50% discount for foreigners.
- Saiundo is open 08:30-18:30.
- Keigetsudo is open 09:00-19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsue (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).