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Matsue is an old castle town at the heart of Izumo Province, and with a population of approximately 207,000 is its largest city. This laid-back samurai city is home to one of the few authentic wooden castles in Japan, and is also famous for its sunsets and traditional "wagashi" confectionery.

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Matsue

Location: Shimane, Chugoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
Population: 205,000
Latitude: 35° 28' 37.3" (35.477°) north
Longitude: 133° 3' 33" (133.0592°) east
Elevation: 2 meters (7 feet)
Wikidata: Matsue
Wikimedia Commons: Matsue, Shimane

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Other Names for Matsue

French: Matsue, German: Matsue, Italian: Matsue, Japanese: まつえし, Japanese: 松江, Japanese: 松江市, Portuguese: Matsue, Spanish: Matsue, Matsue-shi

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Localities

Matsue 松江 Tonomachi 1½ km southwest Higashiasahimachi 2½ km southeast

Landmarks

Matsue-eki Railroad station, 1½ km south Matsue Shinjiko Onsen-eki Railroad station, 1½ km southwest Nogi-eki Railroad station, 3½ km south Matsue Ingurisshu Gaaden-mae-eki Railroad station, 5 km west

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