Matsue
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, situated in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. Established in 1607 by Horio Yoshiharu, it served as the seat of Matsue Domain until the Meiji Restoration. The city is known for its well-preserved Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle.
Statistics
Area
572.99 km²
Population
196,748