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Matsue History Museum
Matsue History Museum · 松江歴史館
Matsue History Museum's exhibitions explain the history of the town that grew around the castle. Add a visit after exploring Matsue Castle if you want to learn how the town developed.
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Visitor information
Admission
Permanent-exhibition admission is JPY 700 for adults living outside Matsue, with junior high school students and younger free from 1 July 2026. Adult groups of 20 or more pay JPY 560 per person, and Matsue residents pay JPY 350. Special exhibition fees vary. The adult combined ticket for Matsue Castle keep and the history museum's permanent exhibition is JPY 1,520, valid for 10 days from first use. Separate tickets cost JPY 1,200 and JPY 700, totalling JPY 1,900. Special exhibitions are excluded from the combined ticket.
Opening hours
The museum opens 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30.
What to see at Matsue History Museum
Learn about the castle town through exhibitions
The permanent exhibition introduces Matsue's history. A castle town is a settlement that developed around a castle. Allow 60–90 minutes to read the displays.
How to get to Matsue History Museum
Take the Lake Line from stand 7 at JR Matsue Station. Get off at the Otemae Horikawa boat boarding point and history museum stop, 大手前堀川遊覧船乗場・歴史館前, then walk about three minutes to the museum. After your visit, return to the same stop and take the loop bus to Matsue Station.
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Before you visit
Distinguish permanent and special exhibitions
The combined ticket covers Matsue Castle keep and the history museum's permanent exhibition. Special exhibitions are excluded, so check the fee and dates for any you want to see.
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Closing days and special openings in 2026
The museum closes on Mondays, or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday, and 29 December–1 January. Special openings are announced for 10 August and 2 November 2026. Check the date-specific opening information for your visit.
Questions about Matsue History Museum
Does the Matsue Castle and history museum combined ticket include special exhibitions?
No. The adult JPY 1,520 combined ticket covers Matsue Castle keep and the history museum's permanent exhibition, and is valid for 10 days from first use. Special exhibition fees are set separately for each exhibition.
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