1Grand Toit
Shimane Arts Center offers an art museum and theater. Look out for the building's Sekishu roof tiles. Exhibition dates and performance admission arrangements differ, so plan around the event you want to see.
Masuda CityMasuda CityEnjoy more around your event.
Discover art, theatre, Sesshu-related gardens and the Takatsu River in Masuda. Cultural facilities and temples lie east of the station, while the Takatsu area is to the west: choose places to visit before or after an event.
Where is Masuda City? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Build a day around an exhibition or performance at Grand Toit, adding the gardens of Ikoji and Manpukuji temples. Takatsu Kakinomoto Shrine is in a separate area to the west. If also visiting the mountains of Mito or Hikimi, plan that travel separately from the city walk.
2Ikoji Temple
A temple with a garden connected to Sesshu. Enjoy the main gate and garden scenery as a detour into Masuda's history.
3Manpukuji Temple
A temple with a garden associated with Sesshu, offering a chance to compare gardens with nearby Ikoji. Although the temples are in the same general area, allow time for the route and admission hours.
4Takatsu Kakinomoto Shrine
A shrine dedicated to poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, offering a glimpse of Takatsu's history. It lies in a different direction from Grand Toit and the temples east of town. Focus on the shrine grounds and enjoy the surrounding scenery too.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
HiroshimaMasuda City
About 2 hr 30 min
Togouchi IC, then Route 191
Route and timetable sourcesOsakaMasuda City
About 5 hr 30 min
Chugoku and Hamada expressways, then Route 9
Route and timetable sourcesShin-Osaka StationMasuda Station
About 5 hr
San-yo Shinkansen; transfer at Shin-Yamaguchi to a JR Yamaguchi Line limited express
Route and timetable sourcesHiroshima StationMasuda Station
About 2 hr 30 min
San-yo Shinkansen; transfer at Shin-Yamaguchi to a JR Yamaguchi Line limited express
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Use local buses from Masuda Station toward Grand Toit or Takatsu. Hagi-Iwami Airport has a connecting bus to the city area. Travel farther by bus or car for the mountain districts of Mito and Hikimi.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Masuda City →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
ひとのかたち5 days left〜Oct 12 (Mon) Daily 09:30–18:00Masuda City · 島根県立石見美術館（グラントワ）General ¥400 / University students ¥260 (High school students and underfree)Official names & details are in Japanese
北斎－「葛飾北斎期」・「戴斗期」編Multi-day〜Nov 9 (Mon) Daily 09:30–18:00Masuda City · 島根県立石見美術館（グラントワ）General Advance ¥900 / On the day ¥1,000 (University students On the day ¥600 / High school students and underfree)Official names & details are in Japanese
雪舟の郷記念館リニューアル記念特別展「寧波と益田」「水墨の精華」Multi-day〜Nov 30 (Mon) Daily 09:00–17:00Masuda City · 益田市立雪舟の郷記念館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
グラントワ開館21周年感謝祭 きんさいデーThis weekOct 11 (Sun) 10:00–14:30Masuda City · 島根県芸術文化センター グラントワFreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Takatsu River sweetfish
- Eat locally
- Enjoy the river's bounty at a restaurant serving ayu
- Gifts to take home
- Compare storage and shipping conditions when choosing processed ayu products too
Discover local specialities · official guide
Consider Takatsu River ayu sweetfish for a meal or souvenir. Choose where to eat alongside a trip enjoying river scenery.
Eat locally: Enjoy the river's bounty at a restaurant serving ayu. Check the season and availability with the restaurant you will visit.
Take home: Compare storage and shipping conditions when choosing processed ayu products too.
Mito yuzu citrus
- Gifts to take home
- Yuzu drinks and processed products are options for taking home local flavors
Discover local specialities · official guide
Look for products made with yuzu from Mito in Masuda's mountains. A visit to Mito needs a separate journey from the city center.
Take home: Yuzu drinks and processed products are options for taking home local flavors. On a Mito visit, use official information to find sales outlets.
Choosing an area to stay
Around Masuda Station
An option if train or airport connections or a Grand Toit performance take priority.
Stay tips · official guide
An option if train or airport connections or a Grand Toit performance take priority. Consider evening dining locations too for a comfortable time before and after the show.
The mountain areas of Mito and Hikimi
An option for a stay enjoying mountain nature and hot springs, away from the city area.
Stay tips · official guide
An option for a stay enjoying mountain nature and hot springs, away from the city area. The river photo does not identify a particular property's location or rooms.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Iwami Kagura in Masuda
Add an Iwami Kagura performance to your Masuda trip. If the venue is away from town, decide transport back to your accommodation in advance.
Official event information