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Matsue

A lakeside castle town of canals and samurai houses, with sunsets over Lake Shinji and the Adachi garden nearby.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Matsue is being written. It's on the Western Japan list as If You're Nearby.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Hiroshima

About 81 miles away

The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, with the floating torii of Miyajima a short ferry ride away.

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Must-See
Cities · UNESCO

Kyoto

About 157 miles away

Japan's old capital, with Fushimi Inari's gates, geisha, Kinkaku-ji and quiet gardens.

Guide Coming Soon
Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Nara

About 165 miles away

Tame deer around the world's largest wooden building, with its giant Buddha.

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The Full Short List

Western Japan

Hiroshima, Miyajima and Shikoku's pilgrimage.

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