Matsue Walking Tour – Kwaidan (Japanese ghost stories)

A samurai outfit-wearing guide will take you to interesting spots off the beaten path.

Overwhelmingly Recommended! A thrilling experience you absolutely can’t find anywhere else! The Samurai & KWAIDAN Ghost Tour of Matsue. Join Samurai Shiomi Souemon as he guides you on a pilgrimage to real-life locations connected to the eerie ghost stories of Matsue. You’ll visit the very sites featured in Lafcadio Hearn’s KWAIDAN.

Time required:90min

capacity:8人[Minimum number of people:2]

対象:家族向け

price

〇12 years old or older(1~5person):
12,500yen
〇12 years old or older(6~10person):
18,800yen

overview

start time

  出発時間:  17:30

予約締切

Book 5days in advance

必要なものなど

What to bring:
In the winter, warm clothes / hat etc.
Clothes:
Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes that are appropriate for the season.

Experience Schedule

Meeting / explanation / course selection
10 minutes
Walking time
80 minutes

体験場所アクセス

体験場所

Meeting Point:Karakoro Plaza

アクセスのご注意点

By Bus
8 minutes from JR Matsue Station (get off at Kyobashi bus stop)

On Foot
7 minutes from Matsue Castle
20 minutes from JR Matsue Station

Horikawa Sightseeing Boat
2-minute walk from Karakoro Plaza boarding pier

Gurutto Matsue Lake Line Bus
Karakoro Kobo-mae bus stop available

マップ

中止・キャンセルなど

Tour Cancellation Policy

All Osewa outdoor tours operate rain or shine. However, if a tour is cancelled due to severe or unsafe weather conditions, a cancellation fee may apply.

If weather conditions are forecast to make it difficult or unsafe to operate the tour, we may cancel the tour as early as the day before the scheduled date. In such cases, we will notify you by email no later than 7:00 PM on the previous day.

Please note that even on the day of the tour, we may decide to cancel the tour before it begins or during the tour due to sudden changes in weather conditions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Cancellation Fees

Cancellation of the tour will occur 2 days prior to the start date of the tour.
Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged as follows.

2 days before the start of the tour 50%.
100% from the day before the tour starts to the day of the tour.

For group reservations, cancellation fees will apply starting two weeks prior to the tour date

14 to 8 days before the tour date: 50% of the total reservation amount
7 days before the tour date up to the day of the tour: 100% of the total reservation amount

Please note that no-shows without prior notice will be charged 100% of the reservation amount.

SAMURAI Souemon Shiomi

SAMURAI Souemon Shiomi

A samurai outfit-wearing guide will take you to interesting spots off the beaten path.

Shiomi Souemon, a peaceful modern samurai, guides you through deep, hidden Matsue from the castle area to nostalgic streets, a sake brewery, and secret local spots.

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