Places to visit near

Masuda

Masuda is a town in Shimane Prefecture district, Shimane Prefecture, Japan of about 48,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums and 7 temples. The must-see places are Manpuku-ji Temple, Sesshū Memorial Museum and Ikō-ji Temple.

34.6667° N, 131.8500° EPop. 48,576

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see109
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Masuda

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:45 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Masuda
  2. 島根県立万葉公園park · 45 min
  3. 櫛代賀姫神社temple · 45 min
  4. 大麻山神社temple · 45 min
  5. 笹倉ダムlake · 45 min
  6. 比礼振山viewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Masuda
Today’s loopMasudaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Masuda?

Manpuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Sesshū Memorial Museum (monument, about 3 km), Ikō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 3 km), 島根県立万葉公園 (park, about 4 km), Mt. Inazumi (viewpoint, about 1 km), 石見美術館 (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Masuda?

90 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 7 temples, 6 buddhist sites, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masuda?

Mt. Inazumi, about 1 km by road; 比礼振山 (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Masuda?

石見美術館, about 1 km by road; Shimane Arts Center "Grand Toit" (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Masuda?

Start in Masuda, visit 島根県立万葉公園, then 櫛代賀姫神社, then 大麻山神社, then 笹倉ダム, then 比礼振山, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.