1Canoe-no-sato Ochi
Iwami Winery Canoe no Sato Ochi in Kamemura offers canoeing and kayaking on the Gonokawa River. Combine it with camping or a trailer-house stay. Water levels and weather may change the activities available.
Misato TownMisato TownEnjoy more around your event.
Enjoy the Go River and mountain landscapes, day-use hot springs and river activities in Misato, Shimane. Plan the Kasubuchi and southern Daiwa areas separately, with Ochi Yamakujira wild-boar dishes, produce markets, accommodation and stops around local events.
Where is Misato Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
From Kasubuchi, visit Hamahara Dam, Canoe no Sato and Chihara Onsen to the east. Banryukyo Gorge and the southern roadside station require another journey. The Sanko Line has closed, so explore by bus or car.
2Chihara Onsen
A day-use hot spring reached by mountain roads. Its wooden bath and water rising from beneath your feet are distinctive. It currently does not offer accommodation.
3Hamahara Dam
A hydroelectric dam across the middle Gonokawa River. View its gates, river and surrounding mountains to explore the relationship between the river and local life. Stay out of restricted management areas and view from public places.
4Banryukyo Park
A walking destination among water and greenery in Muranogo. Follow the paths for waterfall and gorge scenery. It lies away from the Kasubuchi area.
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.
HiroshimaMisato Town
About 2 hr
Via expressways
Route and timetable sourcesMatsueMisato Town
About 2 hr
Route and timetable sourcesOutside Miyoshi StationRoadside Station Green Road Daiwa
About 1 hr 18 min
Bihoku Kotsu Sakugi bus route
Example weekend/holiday service: 9:09 → 10:27. Travel to northern areas such as Kasubuchi is additional.
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Take a scheduled bus from Oda toward Kasubuchi, or drive via Route 375 and other roads. Combine a car or town buses to explore sights spread between north and south. The Sanko Line no longer operates.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Misato Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
縁側サロン「二人静」2026秋6 days left〜Oct 13 (Tue) Daily 10:00–15:00Misato Town · 縁側サロン「二人静」Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
第41回 鴨山駕籠かき大会This weekOct 10 (Sat) 12:00–13:10Misato Town · カヌーパークみさと カヌーレIMAIAdmission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Ochi Yamakujira wild-boar dishes
- Eat locally
- Yamakujira means wild boar here, not whale
Discover local specialities · official guide
Soramame in Kubo introduces hamburger steaks made from Misato's Ochi Yamakujira wild boar meat, a meal that showcases local resources.
Eat locally: Yamakujira means wild boar here, not whale. Taste the rural hills through dishes such as hamburger steaks using local meat.
Daiwa lunches and farm shops
- Eat locally
- Have a lunch of local rice and vegetables during a Gonokawa riverside break
- Gifts to take home
- Choose seasonal vegetables and local products to suit how much you can carry and their storage needs
Discover local specialities · official guide
Cafe Green Road at Green Road Daiwa Roadside Station offers lunches using local rice and vegetables. The adjacent farm shop sells produce and specialties.
Eat locally: Have a lunch of local rice and vegetables during a Gonokawa riverside break.
Take home: Choose seasonal vegetables and local products to suit how much you can carry and their storage needs.
Choosing an area to stay
Yugakai Onsen Nakamura Ryokan
For a quiet hot-spring stay, consider Nakamura Ryokan in Yugakai.
Stay tips · official guide
For a quiet hot-spring stay, consider Nakamura Ryokan in Yugakai. Overnight stays and day visits with lunch require advance reservations. Bath-only day visits are not offered.
Ushio Onsen Iwami Winery Hotel Misato
For a stay overlooking the Gonokawa River, consider Iwami Winery Hotel Misato, where all rooms have river views.
Stay tips · official guide
For a stay overlooking the Gonokawa River, consider Iwami Winery Hotel Misato, where all rooms have river views. The former Ushio Station cannot be used for current rail access.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Kagura in Misato
Find local kagura performances and festival schedules on the tourism association's dedicated website.
Official event informationGono River activities and seasonal scenery
Enjoy Gonokawa riverside scenery, from spring mountain flowers to autumn leaves, alongside local activities.
Official event information