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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.

Address: 191 Tono-machi
Getting there: across the street from Matsue Castle parking area
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–6 pm
Tue 9 am–6 pm
Wed 9 am–6 pm
Thu 9 am–6 pm
Fri 9 am–6 pm
Sat 9 am–6 pm
Sun 9 am–6 pm
Website: shimane-bussan.or.jp (opens in a new tab)

Mon	9 am–6 pm
Tue	9 am–6 pm
Wed	9 am–6 pm
Thu	9 am–6 pm
Fri	9 am–6 pm
Sat	9 am–6 pm
Sun	9 am–6 pm

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