Iwakuraji-Temple in Yasugi was established in 726AD and is a designated Important Cultural Asset of Japan.
It was originally located upstream of the Toda River, but was moved to its present location in 1187 and made the official temple of Toda Castle.
The main hall contains a statue of the Kannon deity and original paintings dating back hundreds of years.

There is a bell in the grounds which visitors can strike and enjoy the deep tones echoing out across the town of Hirose below. 

The family grave of the Horio Clan, the first rulers of Matsue is located on the path that runs behind the temple.

Getting There: From Yasugi Station take the yellow bus bound for Hirose. (200 yen). Get off at Yasugi Shiritsu-byoin and cross the bridge to the east (Toda-hashi), and enter through the vermillion gates.

Note: While there are English signs at Yasugi Station, the signs on the bus are all in Japanese. There are around 10 – 13 buses a day, so try visit the tourist information office at Yasugi Station and plan the times etc. before you go. (The bus also passes by the Adachi Museum of Art.