Sesshu Gardens (Ikoji & Manpukuji)
In Japanese: 医光寺・萬福寺（雪舟庭園）
Two temples in Masuda with stone gardens attributed to the ink painter Sesshu (15th century): Ikoji's pond garden built around a crane-shaped pond and turtle island, and Manpukuji's garden expressing the Buddhist world of Mt. Sumeru.
Both gardens: National Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty; Manpukuji main hall: Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Susa Hornfels ≈ 55 min by car
- Taikodani Inari Shrine ≈ 1 h by car
- Tsuwano Tonomachi Street ≈ 1 h by car
- Jakuchi Gorge ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Sandankyo Gorge ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by bus from JR Masuda Station (Ikoji: get off at Masuda Ikoji; Manpukuji: get off at Orido, then 3 min walk)
- Fee
- Ikoji ¥500; Manpukuji adults ¥500, high school ¥300, elementary/junior high free
- Good to know
- Ikoji 8:30–17:30 (until 17:00 Dec–Feb); Manpukuji 8:30–17:00, open daily
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info