【島根旅行2】松江観光＆グルメ｜松江城・堀川めぐり・小泉八雲旧居・玉造温泉・宍道湖の夕日｜ 島根旅行２泊３日｜2日目

【島根旅行2】松江観光＆グルメ｜松江城・堀川めぐり・小泉八雲旧居・玉造温泉・宍道湖の夕日｜ 島根旅行２泊３日｜2日目

Good morning! It’s the second day of our Shimane trip. Here’s our 3-day Shimane travel schedule. This video covers Day 2. You can find the Day 1 video linked in the description below. And at the end of this video, we’ll share the total cost for Day 2—
hope it’s helpful for your own travel planning! We came to a café just a 3-minute walk from our hotel for breakfast. They serve not only bread and sandwiches but also traditional Japanese breakfast sets with rice. It’s an old-fashioned café with a nostalgic atmosphere. Taka-san ordered a sandwich and coffee set. I got the toast, boiled egg, and coffee set. The dishes have such cute patterns 😊 That was delicious! (Total: ¥1,400) We checked out of the hotel and headed to the Matsue Horikawa boat tour. There are three boarding points for the sightseeing boats. We chose the Otemae Plaza boarding area. We parked our car at the Matsue Castle Otemae parking lot. If you visit one of the partner tourist spots, parking costs are capped at ¥800. The boat tour ticket office is right next to the parking lot. Tourist information is also written in English. Oh! I can see one of the sightseeing boats! We bought a one-day pass. Normally it costs ¥1,600 per person,
but we booked through Jalan for ¥1,400,
and after using points it came to ¥1,350. Boats depart every 15 to 20 minutes from Otemae Plaza. The ride lasts about 50 minutes. It’s time to depart! It’s drizzling a bit, but I’m glad the tour wasn’t canceled. You take off your shoes before stepping onto the red carpet. And off we go—setting sail in the gentle rain. Boatman: “Where are you visiting from?” “Aichi!” “Prefecture.” The boatman told us that Lord Yoshiharu Horio, who built Matsue Castle, was actually from Aichi Prefecture. From early November to early April, the boats are equipped with kotatsu heaters. So even in the cold season, you can enjoy the Horikawa boat ride while staying warm under a cozy kotatsu. But the boatmen have to endure the elements—rain, snow, and the blazing summer sun—with no roof over them. It must be tough. Along the Horikawa River runs Shiomi Nawate Street. It’s a famous area in Matsue lined with old samurai residences. That white building is the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn, known in Japan as Koizumi Yakumo. The morning drama “Bakebake”—set in Matsue, the city Hearn loved—has also drawn attention to this area. The rows of samurai houses and pine trees create a uniquely beautiful Matsue landscape. Various kinds of birds live along the Horikawa River. This part of the river is lush and green. The Matsue Horikawa boat route passes under 17 bridges in total. For the lower bridges, the boat’s roof is lowered to get through. It’s a little thrilling—and really fun! Some bridges are so narrow that the boat just barely fits through. Under one bridge, the boatman sang a local folk song with a beautiful echo. This area is the downtown district. At the Karakoro Plaza pier, one of the staff members waved to us as we passed. There are four bridges in total where the roof needs to be lowered. Boatman: “Bow your heads, everyone! Show respect to the lord!” (laughs) We can see Matsue Castle coming into view. The boatman told us that the snowy winter scenery along the river is also beautiful and worth seeing. After getting off the boat, we walked toward Shiomi Nawate Street. The building you see on the right is the Matsue History Museum. The street across the bridge is Shiomi Nawate. Shiomi Nawate is a charming street lined with pine trees and samurai residences. Samurai Residence (Admission ¥400) The samurai residence on Shiomi Nawate still preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. It was once home to Kohei Shiomi, and generations of feudal retainers lived here. After being destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt and carefully restored, allowing visitors to feel the spirit of those days even now. In front of the residence stands a pine tree shaped like a heart—called the “Heart Pine.” Can you see the heart shape? They say it brings good luck if you walk through it. Izumo Soba Restaurant — Yakumo-an It’s located right next to the samurai residence. There’s a spacious and beautifully maintained garden. We ordered their specialty — Kamo Nanban (Duck Soba) for ¥1,400. “Oh, the soba noodles are really dark in color.” “Mmm…” “So good 💛” “The broth is amazing.” The sweet broth combined with the richness of the duck makes it absolutely delicious. “It’s so warming.” “We saw so many ducks from the boat earlier…” “Oh, that’s right.” (laughs awkwardly) “I’d just managed to forget about that!” “There’s a single character written at the bottom of the bowl — can you guess what it is?” “Sha (謝).” “As in kansha — gratitude?” “Yep.” “Wrong!” “The correct answer is…” “Duck! (鴨)” “Huh?” “Mine’s different though! lol” “What? What is it?” “It says ‘kamo’ in hiragana.” That was a fun little surprise 🤣 Next, we’re heading to Lafcadio Hearn’s former residence, just a one-minute walk away. The admission fee for the Lafcadio Hearn Former Residence is ¥400. Hearn and his wife Setsu are said to have lived here for about five months. Standing in the center of the room, you can enjoy the view of the beautiful gardens spreading out to the front and sides. Hearn described the beauty of this garden in his book Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan. This residence also appears in the opening sequence of the NHK morning drama “Bakebake.” Because of his poor eyesight, Hearn used a specially made tall desk so he could write with his face close to the paper. We also visited the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum next door. If you plan to visit Matsue Castle Tower, the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, and the Samurai Residence like we did, a combo ticket is a great deal. There are several other combo tickets available for sightseeing spots around Matsue too. I’ll leave a link in the description, so check it out if you’re interested. Across from the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, we stopped by Shiomi Chaya. We decided to try Matsue’s local specialty — Botebote-cha (Botebote Tea). “This tea was once drunk by Lord Fumai to stave off hunger.” “It’s made by boiling roasted green tea with tea flowers and whisking it.” “The tea foams up with a botebote botebote sound as the flower essence creates white bubbles.” “That’s where the name Botebote-cha comes from.” “To drink it, you add all the toppings — like pickles and side dishes — and give it a quick stir.” “Then tilt the bowl boldly and take a sip while shaking it a little.” “If you only drink the tea, you’ll miss the solids, so tilt the bowl further and tap the bottom to toss the ingredients into your mouth.” “Please enjoy it as if you were a feudal lord.” “So I’m supposed to put everything in?” “Eh… I wonder what it’ll taste like.” “I’m really curious.” “Whoa…” “Just give it a light stir.” “Alright, let’s give it a try.” “Yeah, it basically tastes like tea.” “It looks so white, but it really tastes like tea?” “Yeah.” “There are pickles and grains in it too.” “I can taste a bit of saltiness and sweetness.” “Haa… yeah.” “It’s basically tea at its core.” At the end, you tap the bottom of the bowl to toss the ingredients into your mouth. “I can’t finish it all!” We also ordered a set with Wakakusa, a famous Matsue confection, and green tea (¥750). “It’s kind of chewy.” stab! ♪ “Mmm.” “It’s like mochi wrapped with a layer of rakugan (sweet bean powder).” “It’s really delicious.” Next, we’re heading to Matsue Castle. We’ll cross the Inari Bridge to get there. On the way, we found a shrine and decided to stop by. It says that Lafcadio Hearn used to stop here for a walk on his way to work. There are many fox statues around the shrine grounds. This was Hearn’s favorite fox statue. We’re now heading toward the Matsue Castle tower. Matsue Castle is coming into view. It’s a cool, monochrome-style castle. Once you pass through the gate, you’ll find the ticket counter. Admission to the main keep is ¥800 for adults. There’s also a combo ticket for Matsue Castle, the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, and the Samurai Residence (available online only). Matsue Castle is one of only twelve original castle keeps still remaining in Japan. It’s designated as both a National Treasure and one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles. By the time we left the castle, the rain had stopped. In spring, the cherry blossoms must look stunning against the black-and-white castle. After touring Matsue Castle, we stopped by Matsue Shrine and Kounkaku, then headed back to the Otemae parking lot. Next, we’re going to Kishi Park. It’s about a 10-minute drive from Matsue Castle to Kishi Park. Shinjiko SUNSET PARK & Café A café that only opened on evenings with beautiful sunsets. Sadly, it closed permanently on March 23, 2025. We walked toward the Shimane Art Museum. Art pieces are scattered across the grassy area along Lake Shinji. We relaxed for a while in the museum lobby. There’s an art library on the second floor. The sofa is shaped like the museum’s logo mark. The sunset viewed from the Shimane Art Museum
is listed among Japan’s Top 100 Sunsets. Next, we’re heading to Tamatsukuri Onsen. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Shimane Art Museum to Tamatsukuri Onsen. We decided to visit Matsunoyu, which offers day-use hot springs. The large public bath costs ¥1,500 and is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(final entry at 8:30 p.m.). After checking in at the lobby, we headed to the large bath. There’s a beautiful and well-kept inner garden. Ahh, that felt amazing. Let’s take a short break while enjoying the garden view. Looks like the rain has stopped. We decided to take a short stroll around the Tamatsukuri Onsen town. There are two footbaths along the Tamayu River. We found one right near Matsunoyu, so we decided to try it. “It’s pretty hot!” Tamatsukuri Onsen is said to be one of Japan’s oldest hot springs,
even mentioned in the Izumo no Fudoki (ancient chronicles of Izumo). It’s been known for centuries as the “Bath of the Gods,”
famous for its beautiful-skin effects. As our dinner reservation time was approaching, we headed back to downtown Matsue. Oden Shosuke A popular oden restaurant along the Ohashi River,
known for its great view and cozy atmosphere. Matsue Oden is one of Matsue’s local gourmet specialties. It features an elegant broth made with ago-dashi (flying fish stock) and plenty of unique local ingredients. Prices are reasonable — most items range from ¥100 to ¥400. The broth has soaked in so well — it looks delicious! It pairs perfectly with the spicy mustard. I skipped the mustard and enjoyed the flavor of the daikon and broth. It’s delicate yet packed with umami. The hanpen fish cake is melt-in-your-mouth good. Another unique feature of Matsue Oden is that it includes leafy vegetables like shungiku (chrysanthemum greens). The broth flavor is rich and absolutely delicious! The shungiku has no bitterness, making it mild and tasty. Everything’s so good! We ordered a few more items! “The konnyaku is huge!” “And the potato is whole, too.” It’s fluffy and fully soaked with flavor. “This is my first time having enoki mushrooms in oden.” “I love enoki, so I’ll try making this at home.” Besides oden, they also serve sashimi, fried dishes, and simmered sides. Prices for the à la carte dishes aren’t listed. We decided to try the potato salad. It had a mashed potato–like texture. We also ordered rice balls. They were gently shaped and soft. That was delicious! (Total: ¥4,730) Now we’re heading to Torupa, the sunset viewing spot at Lake Shinji. The parking lot is located across the road from the lake. We used the underpass to cross over to Lake Shinji. There’s also an elevator available. Even with the sun hidden behind the clouds,
Lake Shinji still looked magical and breathtaking. We can see a cruise boat gliding across the lake. We left Matsue and headed to GR Hotel Izumo, where we’ll stay tonight. In the ending, we’ll do a quick room tour and share the total expenses for Day 2 of our Shimane trip. But before that, here’s how much our stay at Green Rich Hotel Izumo cost. Two single rooms for one night (no meals included). We booked through Yahoo! Travel with a 10% discount. Now, here’s the total for Day 2. The total cost for Day 2 of our Shimane trip was… Next time, on the final day of our Shimane trip, we’ll be visiting Izumo. Don’t miss the final episode of our Shimane travel series! Thank you so much for watching until the end. Good night 😴

島根旅行2泊3日の2日目です。
この日はNHK朝ドラ「ばけばけ」の舞台となった松江を中心に観光しました。
堀川めぐりの遊覧船に乗って、武家屋敷が並ぶ塩見縄手を散策。
小泉八雲旧居や島根県立美術館を訪れ、玉造温泉「松乃湯」で日帰り入浴も。
夜は松江名物の「松江おでん」を堪能！あご出汁の上品な味わいが最高です。
最後は宍道湖で幻想的な夕日を眺めて1日を締めくくりました🌅

島根旅行の続編、出雲は次回公開予定ですので、ぜひチェックしてくださいね😉

島根旅行1日目（松江・境港）

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00:00 – イントロ
00:46 – せいゆうで朝食
01:33 – ぐるっと松江堀川めぐり
06:14 – 塩見縄手
07:56 – 出雲そば処 八雲庵
09:24 – 小泉八雲旧居
10:47 – 塩見茶屋
13:01 – 城山稲荷神社
14:18 – 松江城
15:56 – 岸公園
16:30 – 島根県立美術館
17:36 – 松乃湯
18:41 – 玉造温泉を散歩
19:48 – おでん 庄助
22:33 – 宍道湖夕日スポット とるぱ
23:40 – ホテルルームツアーと2日目の旅費発表

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2日目
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📍おでん 庄助
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【松江温泉】
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【ホテル】
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【松江観光お得なチケット情報】
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2025年3月時点の情報です。
個人の感想です。

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