Yuyu
In Tamayu near JR Tamatsukuri Onsen Station, 10 minutes by train from JR Matsue Station.
Japan's largest mixed gender konyoku onsen.
Matsue Moat Boat Ride
Ride boats in the moat around mastue castle and neighboring canals. pass under at least 12 bridges. you can ride all day getting on and off at matsue castle, the microbrew ji beer kan, and karakoro square, making this a relaxing way to get around town. the boats feature traditional charcoal heated low table or kotatsu during colder weather and your boatman may regale you with a song about matsue.
Lake Shinji
Watch the sunset over shinjiko at yomegashimi. past the gusto restaurant on route 9. get there slightly early to grab a good spot. lake shinji is the siteseeing symbol of shimane-ken and the 7th largest lake in japan.