Shimogumi
District of Matsue
in Matsue Shi of Shimane, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.483 and 133.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 28' 59" and E 133° 3' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 07:23 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:11 am and 11:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.287 and -51.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tavares
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Touring Shimogumi

The district Shimogumi of Matsue in Matsue Shi (Shimane) is a subburb located in Japan about 374 mi west of Tokyo, the country's capital place.

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sakaiminato, Yasugi, Unnan, Izumo and Yonago. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Matsueshinjiko Onsen Tenten Temari

Address
1,4 mi
73, CHIDORICHO, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0852, JAPAN.
6900852 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Matsueshinjiko Onsen Naniwa Issui

Address
1,3 mi
63, CHIDORICHO, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0852, JAPAN.
6900852 Chidori-Cho,,Matsue-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Matsueshinjiko Onsen Minamikan

Address
1,0 mi
14, SUETSUGUHOMMACHI, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0843, JAPAN.
6900843 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Tamatsukuri Onsen Tamatsukuri International Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
148, TAMAYUCHO YUMACHI, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 699 0202, JAPAN.
6990202 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu

Address
1,1 mi
590 Asahimachi
690 0003 Matsue-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Express Matsue

Address
1,5 mi
498-1, Asahi-machi
690-0003 Matsue-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Matsuekan

Address
1,4 mi
494 5, ASAHIMACHI, MATSUE SHI, SHIMANE, 690 0003, JAPAN.
6900003 Matsue Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Matsue Ekimae

Address
1,4 mi
498-10 Asahi-machi,
690-0003 Matsue-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Notsu Ryokan

Address
1,3 mi
555, Isemiya cho, Matsue city, Shimane 690 0006, Japan.
6900006 Isemiya-Cho,,Matsue-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Matsueshinjiko Onsen Ohashikan

Address
1,1 mi
40, SUETSUGU HONMACHI, MATSUE, SHIMANE 690 0843, JAPAN.
6900843 松江市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

松江市堀川遊覧船 Nikon D90 , Matsue City,Horikawa Sightseeng Boat

Published: April 08, 2009
Length: 51:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kano0125

松江城の堀で運行されている遊覧船の動画です。50分位の乗船時間で料金は1200円でした。A small boat takes passengers around Matsue Castle and through the...


Horikawa-meguri 堀川めぐり

Published: January 04, 2015
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LittleBitWorks

Horikawa-meguri goes around the castle of Matsue-jyo on a moat in Matsue city Japan. The roof of the boat goes up and down by electrically operation. Please confirm the reason by this video....


松江城の桜祭り!松江城Matsue-jo の見所や観光名所、動画と写真

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 43:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 山陰父

"山陰の父プレゼンツ"ゴールデンウィークは松江城に行こう!松江城の桜祭り!松江城Matsue-jo 周辺の見所や観光名所の美しい動画と風景写真を紹...


Matsue Shimane,Japan 島根 松江城のの堀川めぐりは想像以上に屋根が下がる:旅

Published: August 20, 2011
Length: 03:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

山陰旅行で城下町松江に行ったので、お城の観光をしてきました。 お城のお堀を小舟でまわる「ぐるっと松江堀川めぐり」がよかったです。...


【山陰timelapse No.032】松江堀川遊覧船/Horikawa Sightseeing Boat

Published: May 04, 2014
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gonzares003

Matsue, Japan Timelapse video date:2014-5-4 interval:2sec ゴールデンウィーク期間中の堀川遊覧船をインターバル撮影しました。 BGM:free BGM DOVA-SYNDROME:http://www....


松江駅から松江城 (2倍速) Matsue Station to Matsue Castle

Published: February 11, 2012
Length: 41:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: drivemovie

松江駅~大手前駐車場~松江城本丸までの連続影像です。 (2011.9.10 撮影) Google MAP : http://maps.google.co.jp/maps/ms?msid=208249390273636651261.0004b89368ec6e230bc...


【山陰timelapse No.009】松江堀川遊覧船/Horikawa Sightseeing Boat

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 43:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gonzares003

Matsue, Japan Timelapse video Castle Moat Cruise ぐるっと松江「堀川めぐり」の様子をインターバル撮影しました。 date:2013-11-17 / interval:2sec.


Radiation measurement 島根大学の放射線測定20120526

Published: June 12, 2012
Length: 13:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hirocyan

Attention: InspectorALERT can measure the alpha ray, too. However, I do not measure it outdoors. This is because a sensor is polluted and might malfunction. I cannot use the polluted sensor....


Matsue Castle(松江城, 마츠에성)

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 18:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Choose A MENU

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Matsuri in Matsue (Shimane, Japan)

Published: November 01, 2008
Length: 06:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DamegDL

Floats and drummers during the Matsuri of October 19th, 2008, near Matsue Castle. Chars et batteurs de tambours lors du Matsuri du 19 Octobre 2008, près du Château de Matsue.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Higashiizumo, Shimane

Higashiizumo, Shimane was a town located in Yatsuka District, Shimane, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,817 and a density of 324.04 persons per km². The total area was 42.64 km². On August 1, 2011 Higashiizumo merged into the city of Matsue and no longer exist as an independent municipality. Yatsuka District was dissolved as a result of this merger.

Located at 35.4333, 133.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dissolved municipalities of Shimane Prefecture

Yatsuka District, Shimane

Yatsuka District, Shimane was a district located in Shimane, Japan. As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 59,733 and a density of 169.95 persons per km². The total area was 351.47 km². Yatsuka district is notable for being the birthplace of sumo wrestler Jinmaku, the 12th Yokozuna in 1829. Yatsuka was known as Izumo Province at the time. Jinmaku is renowned for being the only wrestler never to lose a bout as Yokozuna.

Located at 35.465, 133.051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former districts of Shimane Prefecture

Matsue Castle

is a feudal castle in Matsue in Shimane prefecture, Japan. Nicknamed the "black castle" or "plover castle", it is one of the few remaining medieval castles in Japan – at least of the few remaining in their original wooden form, and not a modern reconstruction in concrete. The construction of Matsue Castle began in 1607 and finished in 1611, under the local lord Horio Yoshiharu. In 1638, the fief and castle passed to the Matsudaira clan, a junior branch of the ruling Tokugawa clan.

Located at 35.475, 133.051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Shimane Prefecture, Museums in Shimane Prefecture, History museums in Japan

Matsue Vogel Park

Shimane Vogel Park, or Matsue Vogel Park (松江フォーゲルパーク), is an aviary park in Shimane Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan. Amid pleasant green hills on the North shore of Lake Shinji, it has paved walkways between four aviaries holding tropical birds - mostly toucans, turacos, hornbills and ibises. The park is also home to various birds from around the world, including rare and exotic birds. There are also a number of waterfowl to be found in the aquatic birds aviary.

Located at 35.4762, 132.944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Zoos in Japan, Buildings and structures in Shimane Prefecture, Bird parks, Gardens in Shimane Prefecture, Greenhouses

Lake Shinji

is a lake in the northeast area of the Shimane Prefecture in Japan. The lake is the seventh largest in Japan, with a circumference of 48 kilometres . It is enclosed by the Shimane Peninsula to the north, and the Izumo and Matsue plains to the west and east respectively. 7,652 ha of wetland are a Ramsar Site.

Located at 35.45, 132.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Shimane Prefecture, Lakes of Japan, Ramsar sites in Japan

Matsue English Garden Mae Station

Matsue English Garden Mae Station is a railway station operated by Ichibata Electric Railway, located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.4773, 133.004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Bj league

The bj League (Basketball Japan League) is a professional basketball league in Japan that began on November 5, 2005. The ten-team league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference, and the Western Conference. It had its inaugural All-Star game in 2006. One of its major sponsors is Spalding. The bj League operates on the American sports franchise system.

Located at 35.4722, 133.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Basketball leagues in Japan

Daikon Island

is a volcanic island in the middle of Nakaumi, a brackish lake between Tottori and Shimane prefectures in Japan. Daikon Island is administered as part of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Daikon-jima takes its name from the daikon, the large, white East Asian radish. The island was, however, known throughout Japanese history as "Tako-shima", meaning "Octopus Island. " Daikon Island is a shield volcano, a type of volcano composed of fluid lava flows.

Located at 35.496, 133.171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Shimane Prefecture, Islands of Japan, Volcanoes of Honshu, Lake islands of Asia

Yaegaki Shrine

, formerly known as Sakusa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.429, 133.074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Shimane Prefecture

Matsue Station

Matsue Station is a railway station on the Sanin Main Line of West Japan Railway Company (JR West) located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Tickets can be purchased at the machines or in the ticket office. There is also a Nippon travel agency located just opposite the ticket gates in the station itself where transport enquiries and arrangements may also be made. It is situated on the Southern side of the Ohashi-gawa river which divides Matsue into North and South.

Located at 35.4641, 133.064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of West Japan Railway Company, Railway stations opened in 1908, Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Shinji Station

Shinji Station is a JR West railway station in Matsue, Shimane, Japan. It is located on the San'in Main Line and Kisuki Line.

Located at 35.4069, 132.909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Iya Station

Iya Station is a station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Located at 35.4281, 133.149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Higashi-Matsue Station (Shimane)

Higashi-Matsue Station is a station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Located at 35.4454, 133.128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Nogi Station (Shimane)

Nogi Station is a station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Located at 35.4459, 133.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Kimachi Station

Kimachi Station is a station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Located at 35.4207, 132.952 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station

Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station is a station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Located at 35.4309, 133.012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture, Sanin Main Line

Minami Shinji Station

Minami Shinji Station is a train station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 35.3799, 132.919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shimane Prefecture

Tamatsukuri Onsen

is an onsen hot spring located in Tamayu, Shimane Prefecture. The closest large city to the onsen is Matsue, which can be accessed by car, bus, or rail. Tamatsukuri is a noted sulfate spring with water temperatures between 50 °C and 70 °C . Tamatsukuri Onsen is an ancient and renowned hot spring (onsen in Japanese) where the gods of Japan are said to bathe once a year since the creation of the archipelagic islands of Japan according to the myth of the gods Izanagi and Izanami.

Located at 35.4163, 133.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hot springs of Japan, Geography of Shimane Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Shimane Prefecture

Matsue Athletic Stadium

Matsue Athletic Stadium is a athletic stadium in Matsue, Shimane, Japan.

Located at 35.4371, 133.066 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Shimane Prefecture

Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum was established in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1933. Hearn lived in Matsue from August 1890 to November 1891, and the museum was built next to his former residence, itself designated an Historic Site in 1940. The original museum was modelled on the Goethe-Nationalmuseum in Weimar, but it was rebuilt in a more traditional Japanese style in 1984. The museum attracts around 150,000 visitors a year.

Located at 35.4792, 133.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Shimane Prefecture, Literary museums in Japan, Museums established in 1933, 1933 establishments in Japan

Kamosu Jinja

Kamosu Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The Taisha-zukuri Honden of 1583 is a National Treasure. The coeval branch Inari shrine is an Important Cultural Property.

Located at 35.4256, 133.084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Shimane Prefecture, National Treasures of Japan

Sada Jinja

Sada Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The Taisha-zukuri north, central and south halls of 1807 are Important Cultural Properties. Sada Shin Noh, ritual purification dances performed annually on 24 and 25 September, have been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. In 2011 Sada Shin Noh was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Located at 35.5089, 133.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shinto shrines in Shimane Prefecture, Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Noh

Shimane Art Museum

The Shimane Art Museum opened in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1999. Designed by Kiyonori Kikutake and with a total floor area of 12,500 sqm, it houses a collection of Japanese and Western art, including Momoyama folding screens and paintings by Corot, Sisley, Monet, and Gauguin.

Located at 35.4595, 133.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Shimane Prefecture, Art museums and galleries in Japan, Prefectural museums, Art museums established in 1999, 1999 establishments in Japan

Tanabe Art Museum

The Tanabe Art Museum was established in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1979. Designed by Kiyonori Kikutake and with a total floor area of 854 sqm, it houses a collection of tea ceremony implements and other treasures acquired by the local Tanabe clan.

Located at 35.4792, 133.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Japanese tea ceremony, Museums in Shimane Prefecture, Art museums and galleries in Japan, Art museums established in 1979, 1979 establishments in Japan

University of Shimane Junior College

University of Shimane Junior College is a Public junior college in Matsue, Shimane, Japan. It was only junior college in shimane prefecture.

Located at 35.4388, 133.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 2007, Universities and colleges in Shimane Prefecture, Japanese public universities

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Matsue.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Matsue.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shimogumi, 下組