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Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$576 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 track travel experience. Often overlooked by visitors in favour 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 customise a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customised itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

  • Matsue Castle
    • 1-5 Tonomachi,
    • 690-0887, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsue Castle
    • 1-5 Tonomachi,
    • 690-0887, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Matsue/Izumo Taisha Shrine Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$576.40 x 1 AdultAU$576.40
Total
Price is AU$576.40
Until Tue, 26 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMeet up with guide on foot within designated area of Matsue
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedCustomisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYou cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Activity itinerary

Matsue Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
One of Shimane’s biggest drawcards has to be Matsue Castle. There are various beautiful castles scattered all across Japan, but many of those are restorations – the original structures were destroyed by fires or earthquakes, or demolished by the new Meiji government at the close of the feudal era. Matsue Castle dates back to the early 1600s, and is unique in that it still remains in its original form. For a small admission fee, you can climb up to the top level of the castle itself and get some fantastic views across the city – it's worth every yen!
Izumo Grand Shrine
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you’re after a significant shrine to visit, you can’t look past Izumo Taisha. Known as one of the oldest and the most important shrines in Japan, it’s a spot that people come to pray for love and good fortune. You’ll hear people clapping four times instead of the usual two when they pray here – it’s for the purpose of clapping once for themselves, and once for their current (or hopeful!) partners. The shrine also sells goshuin, a type of book used to collect stamps from shrines, which makes for a perfect souvenir to carry along throughout your journeys in Japan.
Adachi Museum of Art
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Adachi Museum of Art features so much more than just displays of pottery, paintings and hanging scrolls – there are some downright incredible gardens here as well. They’re so well regarded that they win prizes year after year for being the best gardens in all of Japan. In addition to the displays of beautiful artwork and breathtaking nature, there are two charming teahouses on site, where you can enjoy some matcha and Japanese sweets while taking in the surrounding views.
Shinji Lake
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lake Shinji comes in at number 7 on the list of Japan’s largest lakes, and is the perfect spot to take in the sunset over Matsue. If you’d like to get out on the water itself to appreciate all of the natural beauty, there are several different boat companies that take passengers out for evening cruises. If you can't plan a visit to the lake to coincide with sunset, never fear – it's still a stunning sight to see no matter the time of day.
Matsue Vogel Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
In one of the world’s largest greenhouses, there’s a garden with several thousand types of begonias, and 800 unusual specimens representing approximately 80 species of the world’s birds. There are also programmes in which you can see the birds up close and popular bird shows.
Matsue Castle Town
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you’re a history buff, checking out Matsue’s Samurai Residences needs to be added to your Shimane itinerary. The residences are situated in close proximity to Matsue Castle, and have been preserved to give you an idea of how some high ranking samurai families would have lived in times gone by. The residences have been under renovation for some time now, but are scheduled to reopen in August 2018.
Yuushien
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Touted as one of the best gardens in Japan is Yushien, which has something to enjoy no matter which season you plan to visit. They’re probably most well known for their beautiful springtime peonies, but the gardens are also revered as a spot to enjoy the changing leaves of autumn, known in Japan as koyo. As well as the beauty of nature to enjoy, the grounds also boast several restaurants where you can appreciate the views over a bite to eat.
Inasa Beach
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
If you want to visit a beach with one of the most unique and beautiful shrines in Japan, heading to Inasanohama Beach is a must. Just a short distance away from Izumo Taisha Shrine, the beach here has a large rock pillar sitting in the water with a shrine atop it. The shrine here is said to be the home of a female sea deity, who keeps a watchful eye over sailors and ensures their safety.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMatsue Castle
    • 1-5 Tonomachi,
    • 690-0887, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMatsue Castle
    • 1-5 Tonomachi,
    • 690-0887, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

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