The Matsue Horikawa Sightseeing Boat is truly a perfect example of blending slow city living with nature.
Sitting on the charming old-style boat and slowly drifting along the moat around Matsue Castle, with weeping willows, old trees, and traditional samurai residences along the shore, it feels like time is flowing backward. The slow pace makes your whole body relax.
What’s even more moving is the eco-friendly environment this waterway reflects.
Even though it runs through the heart of Matsue City, the moat is full of life thanks to the local community’s careful protection of the water quality and surroundings.
