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From JP¥1,900Tour around Matsue Horikawa
[One-day boarding pass] Purchase date is free during business hours and you can get on and off at any of the three piers. You can see seasonal trees and flowers on the route. Wild birds and fish, insects and boatmen Not only guide, but also fun to see with the eyes. If you are lucky, rays etc. 海 You can see the sea creatures. コ ー ス It is a varied course where you can also feel the historic townscape of the castle town and the life of the citizens I have
From JP¥14,000The Discover Matsue’s Old Town Walking Tour
Explore the timeless charm of Matsue Castle Town on a scenic moat cruise. Glide along tranquil waterways to the National Treasure Matsue Castle, step inside its historic keep, then wander through atmospheric streets lined with samurai residences and cultural landmarks. This immersive 4-hour journey invites you to see, walk, and truly feel the living history of Matsue.
From JP¥5,900Matsue Castle Guided Tour - With a Local Guide and an Audioguide
Explore Matsue castle with a local guide and discover its 400-year history, unique architecture, and hidden stories, including the little-known origins of the castle. Climb to the top floor and take in a 360-degree panoramic view: the shimmering expanse of Lake Shinji, the rooftops of the old castle town below, and on a clear day, the distant silhouette of Mount Daisen on the horizon. Look up. Four centuries of history are waiting. Schedule: 09:00 Meeting at the lobby of Matsue New Urban Hotel 09:15 Matsue Castle - Otemon Gate 09:30 Matsue Castle Keep 10:30 Dispersal at the site or Matsue New Urban Hotel
From JP¥30,500Matsue & Izumo Taisha in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Eastern Shimane! Shimane Prefecture sits on the southwestern portion of Japan's main island of Honshu, and is the perfect spot to visit if you're looking for an off the beaten path travel experience. Often overlooked by visitors in favor of more well known destinations, the region has culture, nature and history by the bucketload – just without the massive crowds to battle! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
From JP¥16,500Matsue Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Eastern Shimane! Shimane Prefecture sits on the southwestern portion of Japan's main island of Honshu, and is the perfect spot to visit if you're looking for an off the beaten path travel experience. Often overlooked by visitors in favor of more well known destinations, the region has culture, nature and history by the bucketload – just without the massive crowds to battle! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
From JP¥31,560Private Romantic Walking Tour In Matsue
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. An exclusive private tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Enjoy a hugely romantic getaway in one of the most exciting cities in Japan. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Why is Izumo Taisha Shrine known as a spot that grants luck and good fortune in love and relationships? What is the most famous historical couple in Japan? What is the famous beautiful love story of princess Inata Hime and Susanoo? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
From JP¥5,500Private Kimono Elegant Experience in the Castle Town of Matsue
Matsue is a castle town that is great for wearing kimonos, and wearing a kimono as you tour the area is one of the best ways to experience the traditional atmosphere of Matsue. Please take a lot of memorable pictures in kimonos.
From JP¥25,000Private Night Walk in Matsue Legends and Ghost Stories
Matsue is a peaceful waterfront castle town where lakes, rivers, and bridges create a gentle, dreamlike landscape. Once the sun sets, the streets grow calm, lanterns glow softly on the water, and the town’s long-told stories begin to feel alive. Guided by locals who were born and raised here, you’ll wander through atmospheric alleys, historical shrines, and old bridges—each connected to myths, legends, or ghost tales passed down for generations. For us, folklore has always been part of daily life, and we are excited to share these stories in the places where they were born. This experience is not a staged show or a haunted attraction. It is a slow, intimate walk through the real night scenery of a town untouched by overtourism, guided by people who deeply love their hometown. Join us for a quiet, story-filled walk—where landscape and folklore blend gently into the night.
From JP¥11,000Tsuwano Cycling Tour with Local Guide
Tsuwano is a small rural town that has remarkably succeeded in preserving so much of Japan’s ancient traditions and historical landscapes until today. A great symbol of this is the "Hyakkeizu: One Hundred Sceneries of Tsuwano from the Edo period”, designated as Japan’s National Heritage, containing 100 paintings of the Tsuwano feudal domain about 160 years ago. In this 3 hour electric bike cycling tour, we will discover Tsuwano by plunging into the world of the 100 Sceneries. This is Yu-nas signature tour that we recommend as the first tour that visitors should experience when they visit Tsuwano.
From JP¥7,700Kibiso Silk Weaving Experience
Experience using a precious material called "kibiso," which is only a small amount of silk. This kibiso was originally discarded, but the Sasurena-buna approach of making good use of it to create products that are good for the body is popular as a unique experience not found anywhere else. Hear stories about cocoons, silkworms, and kimonos from the workshop staff. Finishing a body towel containing ingredients for beautiful skin and taking it home.
From JP¥4,100Private Transfer Hagi Iwami Airport
Private airport transfer (one-way). We provide luxurious vehicles and experienced professional drivers for your comfortable transportation experience. We give thorough consideration to safety and privacy. Please contact us regarding special operations.
From JP¥1,650Sanbe Azukihara Principle Buried Forest Park Jomon no Mori
Don't miss the breathtaking Jomon Cedars! Appreciate a natural monument up close Cedars that were buried by the eruption of Sanbei Volcano during the Jomon Era (about 4,000 years ago) were discovered in their original state and are preserved and exhibited here. Among the many buried forests in Japan, it is rare to find one that retains its long trunk, and its unique formation in the world has attracted attention from a geological perspective. The easy-to-understand explanations and dynamic exhibits are well worth a visit.