“Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025” (held on June 28th and 29th) Admission tickets will finally go on sale from Saturday, March 22nd, 2025!

“Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025” (held on June 28th and 29th) Admission tickets will finally go on sale from Saturday, March 22nd, 2025! ​
Castle EXPO Secretariat Press release: March 19, 2025 “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025” (held on June 28th and 29th) Admission tickets will finally go on sale from Saturday, March 22nd, 2025! ~Matsue Castle is also recreated in the metaverse in the popular game “FORTNITE”~ To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the designation of the Matsue Castle Tower as a national treasure, admission tickets for the “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025” to be held in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture will be on sale from 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025. We will offer programs that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as the battle at Matsue Castle recreated in the metaverse (virtual space) of the popular game “FORTNITE” and the “Shin Ninja Exhibition” where participants aim to become ninja masters.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-58c8260e93a02c2f7bc153c8a8b15c8e-1920×1080.jpg “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025″ will be held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Matsue Castle Castle’s designation as a national treasure “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025” (Sponsored by: Matsue Castle Castle National Treasure 10th Anniversary Project Executive Committee and In Matsue City, local governments and organizations that own castles from all over Japan exhibit, and there is a “Castle Tour Tourist Information Zone” that disseminates the latest information on castle tours, a “Selected Program” with lectures by castle specialists, and a “Tourist Tour” by celebrities and experts who love castles, including actor Hideki Takahashi. There will be a special exhibition commemorating the 10th anniversary of Matsue Castle Castle’s designation as a national treasure, an event stage with military commanders and local characters, and gourmet food and sweets made with local ingredients.There are plenty of programs that can be enjoyed not only by castle fans but also by families. Recreate Matsue Castle on the popular game “FORTNITE”! At the venue, you can experience Matsue Castle realistically recreated in the popular game “FORTNITE” as part of the 10th anniversary of the designation of the Matsue Castle castle tower as a national treasure! By taking advantage of the unique charm of the Metaverse, you can enjoy a variety of ways to play, such as strolling through Matsue Castle from multiple perspectives, collecting freshwater clams from Lake Shinji within the castle, and learning about the history and culture of Matsue. You can enjoy many games other than battle royale, so even those who are new to FORTNITE can enjoy it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-90a4e9f40a0ad6c9c1a3738e8de143fc-1920×1080.jpg Reproducing Matsue Castle in the Metaverse (image is for illustrative purposes only)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-86735ad625aac190b9ec5cc76241d0a0-1920×1080.jpg You can enjoy various games set at Matsue Castle (image is for illustration only) Learn ninjutsu through science! “Shin Ninja Exhibition” The “Shin Ninja Exhibition”, which was very popular at last year’s “Castle EXPO 2024”, will be held for the first time in the San’in region. Through learning and experiencing ninjas, you will determine your aptitude and aim to become a ninja master! Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-d51f2ec3a2cdb1cf2db811c3b801bdcb-970×647.png Pass through the hallway without being noticed by the enemy! Tiptoe experience
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-db479d23b6e7146fec250f3ed6dcc489-970×639.png When you think of ninjas, you think of shuriken! Shuriken throwing experience “Shimanekko” and military commanders also appear! Greetings by Shimane Prefecture’s tourism mascot, Shimanekko, and event stages by local military commanders, including the Matsue Wakamusha-tai, will enliven the venue.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-8d1747c8e451c40edce9d9b1d30f030f-970×647.png Shimane Prefecture tourism character Shimanekko (Shimakanren License No. 8561)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-e96a4da1aa6081ab21221d18dfac9f49-3900×2601.jpg Matsue Young Warrior Corps The venue, “Shimane Prefectural Industrial Exchange Hall Kunibiki Messe”, is located within walking distance from Matsue Castle and JR Matsue Station, so you can visit Matsue Castle as well as Castle EXPO. Tickets will be on sale from 10am on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Shimane Prefectural Civic Hall ticket corner (Shimachike). To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Matsue Castle’s designation as a national treasure, please come to the “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025”, a festival for castle fans that will be held for the first time in Matsue City. One of the world’s largest game metaverse platforms developed and operated by Epic Games. It is played by over 500 million users worldwide, mainly from Generation Z. There is a “Battle Royale mode” where 100 players battle, and a “Creative mode” where users can freely create maps and games, making it a popular place for interaction and creativity. [Overview of “Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025”] Name: Special Edition Castle EXPO in Matsue 2025 Date: June 28th (Sat) and 29th (Sun), 2025 Hours: 9am to 6pm on the 28th, 5pm on the 29th Venue: Shimane Prefectural Industrial Exchange Hall Kunibiki Messe (1-2-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) Sponsor: Matsue Castle Castle Tower National Treasure 10th Anniversary Project Executive Committee and Matsue City Contents:・10th anniversary commemorative exhibition of Matsue Castle castle tower designated as a national treasure ・Municipal and corporate booth exhibitions, product sales booths, food and beverage booths ・Event stage ・Selected program ・Japan’s 100 Famous Castles & Continued Japan’s 100 Famous Castles Panel Exhibition ・Shin Ninja Exhibition etc. U R L :
https://shiroexpo-matsue.jp/ *Contents are subject to change. ＜Ticket information＞ ●Admission ticket You can view “special exhibitions” such as the 10th anniversary exhibition of the Matsue Castle tower designated as a national treasure, the castle tour tourist information zone, the “FORTNITE” Matsue Castle recreation project, and the “Shin Ninja Exhibition.” 2,000 yen on the day / 1,400 yen in advance 1,000 yen on the day / 700 yen in advance *Free admission for preschoolers *To participate in the “Carefully Selected Program” conducted by castle specialists, a separate “Carefully Selected Program” ticket is required. Tickets for the “selected program” will be on sale in early May *One-day tickets, a set of admission tickets and tickets to participate in the three carefully selected programs to be held on June 29th, will be sold in early May (there are no plans to sell one-day tickets on the 28th) *All ticket prices include tax Handling counter: *Admission tickets (advance/same day) only Shimane Prefectural Civic Center Ticket Corner (158 Tonomachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) Reception: 10:00-18:00 Closed: 2nd and 4th Monday [Purchase at Shimane Prefectural Civic Center] Shimane Prefectural Civic Center ticket corner [Purchase by phone] TEL: 0852-22-5556 [Purchase online] Shimachike https://www.cul-shimane.jp/hall/ticket/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120609/23/120609-23-beb213553c64d0725da2ec5874c13de6-970×647.png Shimachike