
1Adachi Museum of Art
A museum for Japanese gardens and paintings. Views of the garden from the galleries can be enjoyed alongside the indoor exhibitions.
Adachi Museum of ArtEnjoy gardens, explore the history of a mountain castle and discover Yasugi-bushi folk performance in Yasugi. The station, Saginoyu, Hirose and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are in different areas: choose your stops and transport first.


The Adachi Museum of Art and Yasugi-bushi performance hall are close and easy to combine on a day focused on art and performance. Gassan Toda Castle Ruins are farther southwest, while Kiyomizu Temple is to the east. Allow walking time as well as travel time for the castle climb or temple approach.

A museum for Japanese gardens and paintings. Views of the garden from the galleries can be enjoyed alongside the indoor exhibitions.

Walk the tree-lined approach to visit the temple buildings and three-story pagoda. The temple is in a different direction from the route between Yasugi Station and the Adachi Museum. The approach includes steps.

A mountain castle site connected to the history of the Amago clan. Time needed depends on whether you explore historic sites at the foot or climb to the top. Arrange transport toward Hirose and wear shoes suitable for walking.

A venue for Yasugi-bushi arts, including the dojo-sukui loach-scooping dance. Near the Adachi Museum, it makes a possible stop timed to a stage performance.
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
About 3 hr 30 min
Yasugi Station; onward travel to sights is separate
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 2 hr 30 min
Yasugi Station; onward travel to sights is separate
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 2 hr 50 min
Yasugi Station; onward travel to sights is separate
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 20 min
Free shuttle bus
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 9 min
JR Sanin Main Line
Route and timetable sourcesFrom Yasugi Station, use a shuttle bus to the Adachi Museum or local buses toward Kiyomizu Temple and Hirose. Exploring Gassan Toda Castle is a walk that includes a climb.
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.

A Yasugi sweet to consider alongside a visit to Kiyomizu Temple. Shops around the approach sell yokan jelly; compare products and sizes.
Eat locally: Enjoy Kiyomizu yokan during a break from your temple visit or town walk.
Take home: Choose yokan made by shops around the temple approach to suit the number of recipients and desired size. Compare flavors and packaging too.

For a Yasugi food experience, look for shops serving loach dishes. Plan the dojo-sukui stage performance and a meal as separate experiences.
Eat locally: Before visiting, check which restaurants and menus offer loach dishes. They can be an option for a meal after seeing the local performing arts.

A convenient area when train arrival and departure times take priority.
A convenient area when train arrival and departure times take priority.

An option for combining an art museum visit with a hot spring stay, away from the station area.
An option for combining an art museum visit with a hot spring stay, away from the station area. The garden photo is of the nearby Adachi Museum and does not show accommodation rooms.
Add a Yasugi-bushi folk song or dojo-sukui dance performance to your trip at the performance hall. Plan the order of nearby art museum visits around the stage schedule.
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