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Matsue

Matsue (松江) is an old castle town at the heart of Izumo Province (present-day Shimane Prefecture), and with a population of approximately 207,000 is its largest city.

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    AEON Matsue Shopping Center

    The largest and most popular shopping mall in Matsue. Features many cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, many boutique shops and a cinema.

    Closed · opens 9 am

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    Furyudo

    風流堂 Fūryū-dō

    Specializes in Yamakawa pale pink and white confections, another favorite of Lord Fumai.

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    Karakoro Art Studio

    Housed in an old bank building, Karakoro Art Studio consists of a jewelry workshop, accessory shops, a bakery and different cafes and restaurants. Musical events are held here throughout the year.

    Closed · opens 9:30 am

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    Keigetsudo

    計月堂 Keigetsu-dō

    This shop is famous for a sweet called Matsue-jō (Matsue Castle), which is a sweet paste-based, golden-floured confection.

    Closed · opens 9 am

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    Kyomise Street

    A quaint cobbled street with lots of small shops selling accessories, Japanese sweets and clothing.

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    Lapin Quality Foods

    Imported foods and delicatessen. A good place to go if you have a craving for a taste of home. Has a good selection of imported cheeses, cereals, wines and beers. Lapin has several stores throughout Matsue, but the store to the east of Matsue Castle is the easiest to get to on foot from the city center.

    Closed · opens 9:30 am

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    Notsu jade shop

    野津めのう店 Notsu Menō Ten

    Sells a wide variety of crystals and jewels. Specializes in Magatama, tear drop shaped pendants made by hand since prehistoric times from locally hewn jade.

    Closed · opens 9:30 am

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    Port Below

    Port Below sells a wide range of imported clothes and accessories. The shop also has a cafe where often music events and parties are held.

    Closed · opens 11 am

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    Saiundo

    彩雲堂 Saiun-dō

    The speciality of this shop is Wakakusa, a green, plum-flavored sweet. This sweet was one of the favorites of Lord Fumai, who was Matsue's seventh Daimyo feudal lord and the Edo period's greatest connoisseur of tea.

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

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    Matsue Gokoro

    松江ごころ

    Sells local foods and sake. Has a small cafe inside.

    09:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays

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    Shamine Matsue

    シャミネ松江

    A one-stop shop for local souvenirs, foodstuffs and sweets.

    Closed · opens 9 am

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    Shimane Prefectural Products and Tourist Centre

    島根県物産観光館 Shimane-ken Bussan Kankōkan

    Sells foods and traditional crafts from all over Shimane.

    Closed · opens 9 am