NanbuNanbu lies in the wooded countryside south of Yonago. Combine Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park, the myths of Akaiiwa Shrine, the Hosshoji Railway heritage and Lake Ryokusui. The flower park is east, the myth-related sites central and the lake southwest: choose your area together with meals and accommodation.
Allow plenty of time to explore Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park. Adding mythology sites or Ryokusui Lake requires transport such as a car. In Hosshoji, combine the preserved tram with a town walk.
A flower park with gardens, greenhouses and a covered observation walkway. Enjoy seasonal flowers with Mount Daisen as a backdrop. Daytime visits and evening light displays have different schedules and admission conditions.
A shrine linked to the myth of Okuninushi's revival. Visit the shrine and nearby mythological sites such as Shimizui. Reading the story before your walk adds context to the landscape. Keep your visit quiet and respectful at this place of worship.
A wooden tram from the railway that once linked Yonago and Nanbu is preserved in the parking area of Kinaru Nanbu. This is an exhibition site, not a station. Combine the tram with the community and library facilities and a walk through Hosshoji.
An area surrounded by mountains, suited to lakeside walks and stays. No. 4 on the map and the photograph show the area near Kasho Dam, which forms the lake.
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
About 15 min
Exact start and end points within the urban area are not specified
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 30 minutes
Exact start and end points are not specified
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 2 hr 10 min
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 3 hr 10 min
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 25 min
Hinomaru Bus toward Hosshoji
Route and timetable sourcesTake a Hinomaru bus from Yonago Station toward Hosshoji. Hanakairo also has a facility shuttle bus. A car makes it easier to combine the shrine and Ryokusui Lake in one trip.
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Ryokusuien beside Ryokusui Lake offers restaurant dining and group meals. Pair time by the lake with seasonal ingredients such as local vegetables and wild mountain greens.
Eat locally: Enjoy dishes using mountain greens and local vegetables by the lake. Check seasonal dishes and the day's menu before visiting.
Yabukatsu, a soba restaurant inside Hosshoji Onsen, is a meal option alongside the preserved tram and a town walk.
Eat locally: Have a soba lunch with a walk through Hosshoji or a hot-spring visit. Check dining hours and bathing plans separately.
Eat locally: Seasonal fruits such as Fuyu persimmons, red pears, figs and blueberries are Nanbu specialties. Gelato is another possible snack stop.
Take home: Look for seasonal fruit at farm shops. Check official information for harvest times and sales locations, and ask about ripeness and how many days you will carry it.
For a lakeside stay, compare Ryokusuien's Japanese-style rooms and whole-cottage rentals.
For a lakeside stay, compare Ryokusuien's Japanese-style rooms and whole-cottage rentals. Use the official information to choose time in nature, meals and facility activities.
Temari is a cafe and guesthouse in Tenman, in northern Nanbu.
Temari is a cafe and guesthouse in Tenman, in northern Nanbu. Combine a stay with local community interaction and nearby visits such as Akaiiwa Shrine.
Local displays use repeated everyday objects to depict a subject. They add a cultural dimension to a Hosshoji walk. Some are shown at homes and community halls, so view them quietly.
Official event informationEnjoy walks at peak flowering times or evening illuminations. Dates, transport and admission conditions differ between day and night. Arrange your return transport before attending an evening event.
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