Overview
A tea-master lord's taste made this one of Japan's three great confectionery towns; the moulds are carvings in themselves.
About this place
Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 572.99 square kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan.
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Sweets favoured by Lord Fumai, Wooden mould carving Genre：Crafts and ceramics
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