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Matsue Castle has a Lunoo score of 8.5/10. This score is based on AI-powered analysis of category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.

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Matsue Castle

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description Matsue Castle Overview

Matsue Castle is a Japanese castle in Shimane, built from 1607 to 1611 by the Horio clan and retaining its original wooden main keep.

help Matsue Castle FAQ

Is Matsue Castle's keep original or rebuilt?

Matsue Castle keeps its original wooden main keep rather than a modern concrete reconstruction. It is one of Japan's small group of surviving original castle keeps.

Who built Matsue Castle and when?

Matsue Castle was built from 1607 to 1611 by Horio Yoshiharu, the first daimyo of the Matsue Domain. The castle later passed to the Kyogoku and Matsudaira families.

Why is Matsue Castle called the black castle?

The nickname comes from the dark exterior boards of the keep. The keep appears to have five exterior stories but has six internal levels.

Is Matsue Castle connected to Lake Shinji?

Yes, Matsue Castle stands in Matsue near Lake Shinji and the city's central waterways. It is often counted among Japan's notable lake castles because of that setting.

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