1Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory
A museum introducing the life and works of Gosho Aoyama, creator of Detective Conan and other titles. Combine it with a Conan Street walk from Yura Station, allowing time to enjoy the exhibits at leisure.
Hojo sand dunes and coastal scenery in HokueiHokuei TownEnjoy more around your event.
In central Tottori, Hokuei offers the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, walks along Conan Street, a sandy coastline and landscapes where watermelons and nagaimo yams are grown. Plan a town walk from Yura Station or a separate trip to the Hojo coast, adding local events and seasonal flavours.
Where is Hokuei Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Walk from Yura Station to Conan Street, the Manga Factory and Yura Daiba Ruins. Use a car or other transport to reach the Hojo coast east of town.
2Yura Station and Conan Street
Yura Station, nicknamed Conan Station, is the starting point for a walk. Follow streets and bridges toward the Manga Factory, looking for monuments connected to the works. The photo shows the starting-point station building.
3Yura Daiba Ruins
The remains of a coastal defense battery built in the late Edo period. Its earthworks offer insight into the dunes and port's history. Near the Manga Factory and Roadside Station Daiei, it adds a different historical perspective to a Conan Street day.
4The coast by the Hojo sand dunes
A dune coast north of town, offering sea and sandy-beach scenery different from a walk in Yura. The map label marks a coastal starting point near Hojo Auto Campground.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
Yonago StationYura Station
About 1 hr
JR San-in Line local train
Route and timetable sourcesKurayoshi StationYura Station
About 10 min
JR Sanin Main Line
Route and timetable sourcesYubara ICHokuei Town
About 1 hr
Route 313 via Kurayoshi
Route and timetable sourcesInnosho ICHokuei Town
About 1 hr 10 min
Route 179 via Kurayoshi
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Explore Conan Street on foot from Yura Station toward the Manga Factory. Shimohojo Station is the gateway to the Hojo district; arrange onward transport to the coast.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Hokuei Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
生誕130年前田寛治展～故郷の愛蔵作品から～Multi-day〜Nov 15 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Hokuei Town · 北栄みらい伝承館（北条歴史民俗資料館）FreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
青山剛昌ふるさと館 移転リニューアル記念展示・イベントMulti-day〜Jan 11 (Mon) Daily 09:30–17:30Hokuei Town · 青山剛昌ふるさと館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Daiei watermelon
- Eat locally
- Daiei watermelon is a taste of summer from its growing area
- Gifts to take home
- Choose whether to carry a whole melon or ask about delivery, and buy a quantity suited to your transport
Discover local specialities · official guide
A signature summer specialty of Hokuei. When visiting Yura Daiba or the Manga Factory, farm shops such as Odaiba Ichiba can be additional stops, combining seasonal events with local flavors.
Eat locally: Daiei watermelon is a taste of summer from its growing area. Visit during farm-shop sales periods.
Take home: Choose whether to carry a whole melon or ask about delivery, and buy a quantity suited to your transport.
Sand-dune nagaimo and Nebarikko yams
- Gifts to take home
- Sand-dune nagaimo and Nebarikko yams are options to cook at home
Discover local specialities · official guide
Nagaimo yams grown in sandy soil are a guide to food and souvenirs in Hokuei.
Take home: Sand-dune nagaimo and Nebarikko yams are options to cook at home. Check varieties, quantities and storage methods at farm shops.
Choosing an area to stay
Around Yura Station and Conan Street
For town walks and museum visits on foot, consider hotels or private stays in Yura.
Stay tips · official guide
For town walks and museum visits on foot, consider hotels or private stays in Yura. Compare distance from the station, meal availability and check-in time against next day's trains and exhibitions.
Camping on the Hojo coast
Consider Hojo Auto Campground if time by the sea is your focus.
Stay tips · official guide
Consider Hojo Auto Campground if time by the sea is your focus. Preparation differs from a hotel stay, so arrange equipment and weather precautions and combine it with coastal walks.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Watermelon and Nagaimo Health Marathon
A marathon named after local specialties. Advance entry is required to participate.
Official event informationHokuei Sand Dune Festival
A summer festival created by the local community.
Official event information