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