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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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9 places match

  1. Drink

    5150 Music Cafe Bar

    A hard rock music bar popular with the local English teacher crowd. Often hosts international events.

    Closed · opens 10 pm

  2. Drink

    Cafe Puente

    Chill vinyl bar that serves a variety of drinks. The bartender/owner is very friendly and speaks some English.

  3. Eat

    Caffe Vita

    This cafe specializes in espresso coffee. The owner was Nr 1 at the Japanese national barista competition.

    10:00-20:00, closed Thu

  4. Eat

    Kuu

    空 Kū

    A cosy bakery with its own cafe. The bakery specializes in soft yeasty bread but also has a nice selection of European breads. The cafe serves light, mainly vegetarian lunches. If you like you select the bread you'd like to eat in the cafe.

    Wed-Sun 07:30-18:00

  5. Buy

    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

  6. Eat

    Restaurant & Cafe Laut

    レストラン＆カフェ ラウ, Resutoran Ando Kafe Rau

    Situated in the back of Matsue English Garden, this trendy lounge style restaurant is a bit out of the way, but the views over Lake Shinji and atmosphere more than make up for it. Serves the largest pizzas in Matsue and bakes its own bread. English Garden is closed in the evening, so you'll have to walking along the path on the right side to the back English Garden to get to Laut. Laut is sometimes reserved by wedding parties, so it's a good idea to call ahead. Vegetarian friendly, consult with the waiter.

    Wed-Mon 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00Lunch ¥1200, dinner ¥2500-7500

  7. Drink

    Tete de Bavard

    A cozy night cafe. Has an interesting collection of retro style chairs and sofas on the second floor. Serves a wide array of drinks and wild looking desserts until late at night. From time to time local musicians have concerts here.

    17:00-00:00 (last order at 23:00)¥1000

  8. Eat

    Waterworks

    ウォーターワークス Uōtāwākusu

    A stylish cafe, popular with young women. Has a wide range of teas and coffees.

    Wed-Mon 11:00-23:00, closed 2nd and 4th Wed

  9. Buy

    Matsue Gokoro

    松江ごころ

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

    09:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays