Timeline
16:32
Grab a soft yeasty bread or a light vegetarian lunch at this cosy bakery and cafe. It is open from 07:30 to 18:00 on weekends.
16:52
Walk south from the Shimane Prefectural Art Museum along the lakeside to reach the Yuuhi Spot sunset viewing platform.
17:17
Watch the sun set behind Yomegashima island. This is the best place in Japan for this view, second only to Miyajima.
17:47
End the evening at this cozy night cafe near the park. Enjoy a drink and wild looking desserts in a retro setting.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW in January. On weekends dozens of photographers gather here, so arrive early to find a good spot.
Check before you go
- Kuu is open We-Su 07:30-18:00.
- Tete de Bavard is open 17:00-00:00.
Worth knowing
- Kuu is open at 16:32 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).