National Treasure Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Matsue Castle
松江城
The most recently designated National Treasure castle (2015), Matsue Castle is the only one in the San'in region. Its intact five-story black-painted keep (1611) overlooks Lake Shinji and is surrounded by 3.7 km of moat, navigable by traditional wooden boats.
| Japanese Name | 松江城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture (島根県) |
| Region | Chugoku (中国) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1611 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.4784, 133.0523 |