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Yuushien Garden

Izumo & MatsueGarden🍁 Typical peak: Early Nov – Early Dec✦ Illumination
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Overview

Overview

A Japanese garden in Yatsuka-cho, Matsue, also known for its peonies. In autumn the maples in the garden change color, and an autumn leaves illumination is held after sunset during the autumn leaves season.

Address
1260-2 Hanyu, Yatsuka-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-1492
Closed
Open every day
Time needed
About 1 hour
Official website
https://www.yuushien.com/
Peak Time

When to See the Leaves

Typical peakUsually early November to early December
September
October
November
December

Varies with each year’s temperatures. Check the official website or the tourism association’s autumn leaves updates for the latest colors

Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

Highlights

Walk through the garden with its ponds and streams and see the colored maples up close. After sunset in the autumn leaves season the leaves are illuminated, giving a different atmosphere from the daytime. The garden can also be explored by wheelchair.

Illumination

Illumination & night viewing

Period
Usually after sunset during the autumn leaves season

Evening dates and prices are announced in the event information on the official website

Hours

Opening hours

Opening hours9:30–17:00

Last entry 30 min before closing

Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Admission

AdmissionGeneral ¥1,000–¥2,000 (varies by season), elementary to high school students half the general price, preschoolers free

Half price for the holder and a caregiver on showing a disability certificate

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓It is only about 15 min by car from Yonago Airport, so it is easy to plan a stop on the way to or from the airport
  • ✓Check the autumn announcement on the official website for illumination dates and evening prices before you go
Access

Getting there

From major stations & airports
  • JR Matsue Station: Matsue City Bus (toward Oumisaki/Yatsuka-cho)
  • Yonago Airport: Car (About 15 min)
  • Yonago IC: Car (About 40 min)
By car & parking
Free (300 regular cars, 50 buses)
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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest
Weekends at the peak
Quieter times
Weekdays, right after opening
Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures
November normals for Matsue: high 16.5°C, low 8.0°C (Japan Meteorological Agency)
What to wear & bring
It is close to Lake Nakaumi and the wind can be cold, so bring a coat and gloves for the evening illumination
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Rules

Photography & visitor rules

  • !No pets (except assistance dogs; cages available for leaving pets)
Facilities

Facilities

Accessibility
Wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge. The garden can be explored by wheelchair
Events

Events & festivals in Izumo & Matsue

November

Kamiarisai at Izumo Taisha

Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Izumo & Matsue

Every year on the 10th to 17th days of the 10th lunar month (varies by year on the modern calendar, usually around November)

2026: Nov 18 (Wed) Kamimukaesai – Nov 25 (Wed) Karasadesai

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Matsue Vogel Park

Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Izumo & Matsue

A flower and bird themed park spread over hills on the shore of Lake Shinji. Its 320,000㎡ grounds include display greenhouses totaling 12,000㎡, and the main facilities are linked by covered walkways, so you can get around without an umbrella even on rainy days. The Ichibata Electric Railway station connects directly to the park.

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Peak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Colors and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-05

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