Matsue Castle and Matsue Suitoro International Exchange Event 2024 Matsue Suitoro, Specially Held on Weekdays Lighting-up of National Treasure Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle Honmaru Area (Exclusive Nighttime Reservation)

Normally, entry to Matsue Castle, a national treasure, is only available until 17:00 (October–March). However, during this two-day weekday special event, you can enjoy special nighttime access. Take this opportunity to experience the enchanting view from the illuminated castle tower?

About Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle was built by Horio Yoshiharu during the Edo period and has remained intact, preserving its original appearance. It is one of the twelve remaining castle towers in Japan and is also known as Chidori Castle. In 2015, it was designated a national treasure. From the watchtower on the top floor, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Matsue City and Lake Shinji.

Japanese sweets and tea ceremony are deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Japan. Shimane Prefecture is famous for its traditional sweets, with a heritage that dates back to the Edo period, and these time-honored techniques and traditions are still preserved today.
During this special two-day weekday event, you can enjoy a blissful moment, savoring tea and traditional Japanese sweets in the Honmaru (inner citadel) area.

Koizumi Yakumo (Lafcadio Hearn) was a renowned literary figure who introduced Japanese folktales and legends to the world. His ghost stories are famous for their unique blend of deep horror and mystery. In the stage show, experience a moment of fear and amazement with ghost stories supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi, the great‐grandchild of Koizumi Yakumo.

Areas Around Matsue Castle Outside the Honmaru Area

Visitors can enjoy the traditional performing art of Iwami Kagura from Shimane. You can also learn the Yasugibushi dance and join in!
*Please note that in the event of severe weather, the special performance may be altered or canceled.

comedian Ichiro Yatsui (Elec.Comic) and Yasuhiro Hayase (Toshi Boys)

A stage talk show featuring ghost stories of Shimane will be held, presented by a comedian Ichiro Yatsui (Elec.Comic) and Yasuhiro Hayase (Toshi Boys).
*Please note that the talk show may be cancelled if the performers are unable to appear due to sudden illness or other unforeseen circumstances.

In the Izumo area, large drums have long been called “do.”
Every year, on the third Sunday of October, Matsue City hosts the “Matsue Festival Dogyoretsu”, a parade where these do drums are placed on their sides and placed on floats with wheels and roofs, and are played as they are pulled through the streets.
During a special two-day weekday event, visitors are invited to experience the beating of these do drums themselves.

Matsue Suitouro is a light event organized by the Matsue Light Up Caravan Executive Committee (Office: Matsue Tourist Association). The event illuminates the area around Matsue Castle, creating enchanting scenes of light and shadow that are unique to the castle town of Matsue.

You can savor a selection of carefully curated local sake from Shimane.
*Tickets are required for this experience.
*Participants must be 20 years or older.

A variety of stalls featuring delicious foods unique to the San’in region are here! Enjoy the local culinary culture with tempting aromas of crab soup, Izumo soba noodles, Shimane wagyu beef croquette, and more.
* Tickets are required for this event.

October 10 and 11 (The same program will be offered on both days)

Matsue Castle Honmaru stage 〈Pay area〉 *Admission requires the purchase of a ticket.
18：30 - 18：45 Warrior ghost story by Mr. Kamejiro Honma, supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi (1) “Hoichi the Earless”
19：10 - 19：25 Warrior ghost story by Mr. Kamejiro Honma, supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi” (2) “Azukitogi Bridge
19：40 - 20：10 Ghost story talk show by comedian Mr. Ichiro Yatsui (Elec.Comic) and Mr. Yasuhiro Hayase (Toshi Boys)
20：25 - 20：40 Warrior ghost story by Mr. Kamejiro Honma, supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi (3) “A Woman Who Buys Candy”

Umadamari Stage
18：15～18：45　 Ghost story talk show by comedian Mr. Ichiro Yatsui (Elec.Comic) and Mr. Yasuhiro Hayase (Toshi Boys)
18：50 - 19：30 Special performance of Iwami Kagura (1)
19：40 - 20：10 Special performance and experience of Yasugibushi
20：20 - 21：00 Special performance of Iwami Kagura (2)

*The schedule is subject to sudden changes due to unforeseen。

A	Matsue Castle Honmaru Area Ticket Entry into the castle tower of Matsue Castle, ghost story show supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi, and a tea ceremony culture experience	Same-day ticket price: 1,200 yen

Matsue Castle Honmaru Area Ticket

Entry into the castle tower of Matsue Castle,
ghost story show supervised by Mr. Bon Koizumi, and a tea ceremony culture experience

Same-day ticket price:

1,200 yen

B	Otemae Parking Lot Area Ticket Stall village of San’in foods (4 types of dishes), Shimane’s local sake experience (5 tickets)	Same-day price: 1,000 yen

Otemae Parking Lot Area Ticket

Stall village of San’in foods (4 types of dishes), Shimane’s local sake experience (5 tickets)
　

Same-day price:

1,000 yen

C	Full Event Ticket Ticket A + Ticket B	Advance price: Advance price: 1,500 yen Same-day price: 2,000 yen
Same-day price: 2,000 yen

Full Event Ticket

Ticket A + Ticket B
　

Advance price:

1,500 yen

Same-day price:

2,000 yen

Same-day price:

2,000 yen

● About Advance Ticket Sales (C: Full Event Ticket Only)
Advance tickets are available exclusively through Ichibata Travel Service.
They can be purchased at the windows of Matsue (headquarters), Izumo and Oki offices, or on the website.
For more details, please call 0120-333-556 or visit the Ichibata Travel Service website.

● About Same-Day Ticket Sales
Tickets A, B, and C are sold at the entrance of Kounkaku.
As the number of tickets is limited, we recommend purchasing them early.
Please note that only cash or credit card payments are accepted.

A guide of package tours for customers visiting from the
Tokyo metropolitan area and the Chubu, Kansai, and Fukuoka regions.

*You will be redirected to the website of Club Tourism International, the organizing travel agency.

Map of Surrounding Area of Event Venue

*The event locations may be subject to change in some cases.

Nearby Paid Parking Lots

Parking Lot Name	Capacity	Fee	Inquiry
Jozan-nishi Parking Lot	158 vehicles	yen and up	0852-60-1119
Shimane Civic Center pay parking lot	130 vehicles	yen / 30 min	0852-22-5506

For detailed information on restrictions, please visit the official website of Matsue Suitouro 2024.

Click here to visit the official website of Matsue Suitouro 2024

*The official website of Matsue Suitouro 2024 is available in Japanese only.

There is no parking available at the venue. Please use nearby paid parking lots or public transportation.

*All images on this website are for reference only.

About Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle Honmaru stage 〈Pay area〉 *Admission requires the purchase of a ticket.

Umadamari Stage

Map of Surrounding Area of Event Venue

Nearby Paid Parking Lots