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