Timeline
16:39
Enter Matsue Vogel Park and explore the greenhouses while there is still ample daylight to appreciate the variety of flowers and greenery. The park closes at 16:45 in summer and 16:15 in winter, so this timing ensures you have plenty of time before closing.
17:09
Stay for the sunset. The park is an aviary housing many different species of birds, including a popular quartet of penguins. Watching the light fade over the grounds offers a peaceful end to the visit.
17:48
Head to dinner and a drink after dark. Check the route for nearby options in Matsue.
Local tip
Matsue Vogel Park is one of the largest greenhouses in the entire world. The entrance fee is ¥1500, with a 30% discount available for foreigners.
Check before you go
- Matsue Vogel Park hours are 10:00-16:45 in summer and 10:00-16:15 in winter. Plan your arrival to allow enough time to see the exhibits before closing.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:18 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsue (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).