Masuda Town was developed as the castle town in the middle of 14th century. In the beginning of Edo period, the castle was abandoned, but because this town was located on the crossroad, Masuda had been developed as a merchant town.

Masuda is known as the town of Uchi-Gura. Uchi-Gura is the Japanese style storage made from soil. It is a very strong structure for fire. Kura is usually located outside of the house, but because Masuda is a heavy snowfall region, people placed Kura inside of the house. That is Uchi-Gura. People keep their treasures, and also people live inside of Kura. This is very unique.

There are 19 houses with Uchi-Gura and most of them are open for public. Each Kura has its unique features. Also, not only Uchi-gura, their houses are also very old and traditional houses. Because Uchi-Gura is located inside. They have many beautiful features and arts. Because of the beautiful scenery with many traditional houses, Masuda town is registered as Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

-Murata Drug Store-
Established in the middle of Edo period.

-Sato House-

-Yamayoshi House-

-Yamanaka House-
National important cultural assets.

-Hinomaru Sake Brewery-
National important cultural assets.

The canals are built about 400 years ago.