Kounkaku

Matsue · Shimane Prefecture

08:30–18:00

Check the official information for opening hours and closures.

4〜9月は8:30〜18:00、10〜3月は8:30〜17:00

Museum
Explore this venue’s areaAround Matsue Castle
Kounkaku in Matsue Castle Park

Explore Meiji-era architecture in Matsue Castle's grounds.

This historic building stands in Matsue Castle Park. Its decoration, staircase and interiors offer an architectural visit distinct from entering the castle keep.

Sights

Visit a building separate from the keep

Kounkaku has free admission and does not require a Matsue Castle keep ticket. Some areas, including the upstairs hall, may be unavailable during private bookings.

Allow separate time for the café

The café is a separate service from building admission. Check ordering and reception times, as well as access conditions involving stairs, to suit your visit.

Getting here

Take the LakeLine or another bus from Matsue Station to the castle area. Head for Kounkaku within the park, rather than the keep entrance or canal boat landing.

Official access guide ↗

Planning your visit

Open 8:30–18:00 from April to September and 8:30–17:00 from October to March. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing. Check official guidance for private bookings and events affecting access.

Photo sources and licences

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Permanent exhibition

興雲閣(明治の擬洋風建築・館内公開)

明治36年(1903)建造の松江市の迎賓施設。和洋折衷の華麗な擬洋風木造2階建で、1階を無料見学できる。

Free admission
Check the official information for prices and conditions.

無料(1階見学)

Official exhibition information
島根県松江市殿町1-59 松江城山公園内
Open in maps
Official websiteOfficial venue website
Telephone0852-61-2100

Parking and driving

1
Official access informationFind reservable parking nearby

Events at this venue (1)

  • 江﨑文武 47都道府県ツアー 2026Dec 5 (Sat) Doors 17:00 / Starts 18:00〜Matsue · 興雲閣Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese

Events nearby

Within 10 km, ordered by upcoming date

  • 連続テレビ小説「ばけばけ」ドラマ館Multi-day〜Mar 31 (Wed) Daily 09:00–16:30Matsue · 松江市役所FreeAbout 700 m (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • 小泉八雲とセツ ゆかりの地 デジタルスタンプラリーMulti-day〜Mar 31 (Wed) Daily Time to be announcedMatsue · 松江国際観光案内所FreeAbout 1.6 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • 四季の茶道具「月夜見の会」Multi-day〜Oct 25 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Matsue · 田部美術館About 600 m (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • VIVANT × SHIMANE 特別任務スタンプラリーMulti-day〜Nov 8 (Sun) Daily 08:30–18:00Matsue · 松江国際観光案内所FreeAbout 1.6 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese