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Matsue Castle 松江城 Matsue (松江市) November 28, 2023 (Reiwa 5) About Matsue Castle Matsue Castle is one of only 12 original castles remaining in Japan and its main keep is a National Treasure. It was originally completed in 1611. Unlike most castles in Japan, the top part is fully enclosed. I originally thought it had been altered; most castles have a wrap-around balcony you step out onto, but it was built this way due to strong winds and rain in the area My Visit I visited as part of a Japanese sword monitor tour by Oasa Bus. It was a…