The 15th head of the Masuda clan, a powerful warrior house of Iwami Province, based at Nanao Castle. A patron of culture, he invited the painter-monk Sesshu to Masuda in 1479; Sesshu's portrait of him is now an Important Cultural Property. He is credited with fostering Zen culture in the Masuda region.

A capable local warlord who was also a discerning patron of the arts, extending generous support to Sesshu.

By inviting Sesshu to Masuda, he is remembered as the key figure behind the region's Zen and garden culture.