Timeline
15:58
Grab a soft yeasty bread or a light vegetarian lunch at this cozy bakery and cafe. It opens early, making it a perfect start to the morning.
16:38
Walk over to this small music bar. Even during the day, it has a unique atmosphere with its collection of instruments and music memorabilia.
16:58
Arrive at the park near the rotary. This is the spot to catch the golden light reflecting off the lake as the sun begins its descent toward the west.
17:28
Stroll north to the park by the lake. Enjoy the lakeside sculpture park and the famous line of hopping rabbits statues. Rub the head of the foremost rabbit for good luck.
Local tip
The bakery is open Wednesday through Sunday. If you are visiting on a Monday or Tuesday, try the sweet shop for Wakakusa, a green plum-flavored sweet that was a favorite of Matsue's feudal lords.
Check before you go
- Bakery hours: We-Su 07:30-18:00
- Music Bar hours: 20:00-02:00 (Evening only, but the exterior is notable during the day)
- Museum hours: Mo,We-Su 10:00-18:30
Worth knowing
- Kuu is open at 15:58 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsue (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).