Matsue-jo Castle, the residence that served 10 generations of the Matsudaira clan
The castle tower of the historic Izumo clan is characterized by its sturdy stone walls and black coated wooden boarding. The no-frills raw exterior gives this castle a powerful impression. Construction began in 1600 and took 5 years to complete. The castle was occupied by 3 generations of the Horikawa clan, 1 generation of the Kyogoku clan, and in 1638 it was passed on to Matsudaira Naomasa, the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Matsudaira clan's rule continued for the next 10 generations over 230 years during which the castle town became the center of politics, culture, and economy in the region. Irrigation and sewage was developed under the first generation Matsudaira Naomasa's rule. The government and economy were revolutionized under the seventh generation Matsudaira Harusato (also known as Fumaiko). These two men have been appreciated for having made significant improvements in the city of Matsue.
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