The Forgotten Castles of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture
  • 1. What is the name of the famous castle located in Matsue?
A) Osaka Castle
B) Nagoya Castle
C) Himeji Castle
D) Matsue Castle
  • 2. In which year was Matsue Castle completed?
A) 1630
B) 1611
C) 1601
D) 1503
  • 3. What is unique about Matsue Castle compared to other Japanese castles?
A) It was destroyed during WWII.
B) It has a moat with no water.
C) It was built entirely out of stone.
D) It is one of the few that still retains its original wooden keep.
  • 4. Which river is Matsue Castle located near?
A) Tamagawa River
B) Ohashi River
C) Kamo River
D) Sumida River
  • 5. Which element is often found atop Matsue Castle?
A) Koi
B) Shachihoko
C) Dragon
D) Turtle
  • 6. What designation has Matsue Castle received in terms of cultural heritage?
A) UNESCO World Heritage Site
B) Important Cultural Property
C) Cultural Landscape
D) National Treasure of Japan
  • 7. What purpose do the installations within Matsue Castle serve?
A) Market stalls
B) Religious rituals
C) Defense and living quarters
D) Tourist attractions
  • 8. How can tourists access Matsue Castle?
A) By foot or public transportation
B) By private helicopter
C) By cable car only
D) By boat only
  • 9. Matsue Castle is particularly famous for what seasonal view?
A) Cherry blossoms in spring
B) Autumn leaves
C) Sunflowers in summer
D) Snow in winter
  • 10. What feature surrounds Matsue Castle?
A) A garden
B) A wall of fire
C) A bridge
D) A moat
  • 11. What kind of view can you expect from the top of Matsue Castle?
A) Panoramic view of Matsue city
B) View of Kyoto
C) View of Mount Fuji
D) View of the ocean
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