Matsue Waku Waku Matcha Night at Japan Rail Cafe

Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, in Southwest Japan. Known as the “City of Water”, Matsue stands by the Sea of Japan where Lake Shinji and Nakaumi meet, in the middle of Shimane Peninsula.

A former feudal stronghold, Matsue is a true castle town crossed with many canals and boasts one of the twelve remaining original castles in Japan.

Famous for its beautiful sunsets over Lake Shinji, Matsue also prides itself on having been the adopted home of the writer Lafcadio Hearn, who became one of the first Westerners to take Japanese citizenship under the name of Koizumi Yakumo.

As an International City of Culture and Tourism, Matsue offers great sightseeing opportunities and welcomes international tourists with significant discounts.

Matsue and its surrounding areas are rich in cultural assets and historical sites, and many of Japan's most ancient legends are set in the area.

Matsue City Centre is bisected by the Ohashi River, and many places of interest that are easily accessible on foot from Matsue Station are concentrated in this area. For example, Lake Shinji is one kilometer away from the station and Matsue Castle is two kilometers. The north side is where the Castle and its surrounding moats are. There, in addition to visiting the castle, you can enjoy a cruise around it on the Horikawa Sightseeing Boat and experience old Japan on a picturesque traditional Japanese street (Shiomi Nawate Street), among many other places to visit. The south side is home to many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as well as the Shimane Art Museum, located on the shore of Lake Shinji.

Tasting the Macha Latte from Matsue. I am not a fan of Macha but THIS made me changed my mind! The cup is made from a famous pottery in Matsue too, thanks for the generosity to gift it to me~

The head of Matsue Tourism giving us a speech, thanks for coming all the way, sir! There were so many Japanese from Matsue that night!

Trying the famous fruits from Matsue~ They taste SO GOOD! I cannot stop eating them XD 

Dried persimmons from Maruhata

 Shine Muscat grape from Shimane prefecture

There is a demo of making beer macha~

Final product~

Kanpai~~~It taste really different from just beer! Not so bad as I thought Macha can be XD

Thanks for the beauty mask! Matsue is known for people with beautiful skin!

 A4 file with their mascot~

 Cute stationary~ 

 Gorgeous postcards

I've really enjoyed the night and learnt more about Matsue, I'm really tempted to visit when I'm nearby!