Matsue
Matsue (松江) is a city in Japan on the Japan Sea coast. It is the capital of Shimane Prefecture. It is known for its historic castle and as the home of Lafcadio Hearn.
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松江 | |
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| 松江市 · Matsue | |
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 Location of Matsue in Shimane | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Prefecture | Shimane |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Masataka Matsuura (since June 2000) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 530.21 km2 (204.72 sq mi) |
| Population (April 30, 2011) | |
| • Total | 191,852 |
| • Density | 361.84/km2 (937.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Pinus, Cherry blossom |
| - Flower | Camellia, Phony |
| Address | 86 Suetsugu, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-8540 |
| Website | www |
Matsue Media
City view from Matsue Castle, 2019
Japan Expressway E74 route number sign
Alphanumeral road sign for Onomichi Expressway and Matsue Expressway
