The river and rocks in Nichinan's Sekkakei GorgeIn southwestern Tottori, Nichinan offers gorges, an art museum and literary heritage near the upper Hino River. Start at Shoyama Station and combine Sekkakei Gorge, cultural facilities in the Kasumi area and a meal at a roadside station.
Combine meals around Shoyama Station with Sekkakei Gorge, or visit the museum in Kasumi. Use a car or taxi to reach Nowaki no Yakata to the south and accommodation in the mountains.
Rock faces and flowing water line this gorge on the Hino River. Enjoy greenery or autumn leaves near Shoyama. No. 1 is a representative point, not a walking route for the whole gorge. View the water from accessible places without forcing a descent to the riverbank.
A museum inside the general cultural center in Kasumi. Discover works associated with Nichinan and Tottori, special exhibitions and creative events. The photograph shows the nearby town hall, not the museum exterior.
A memorial museum exploring writer Yasushi Inoue's connection with Nichinan, where his family took refuge during the war. Discover literature and related materials. It lies south of Shoyama and Kasumi, so allow time for transport and the visit.
A roadside station in Shoyama for local ingredients and specialties. Restaurant Hottosu and Shop Marugoto Tomato make a convenient break before or after the gorge and cultural attractions.
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
About 1 hr 36 min–1 hr 47 min
Yakumo limited express services that stop here
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 3 hr 30 min
Chugoku and Yonago expressways → Kofu Interchange → Routes 181, 180 and 183
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 2 hr 30 min
Chugoku Expressway, Shobara IC, then Route 183
Route and timetable sourcesStart at Shoyama Station on the JR Hakubi Line, then take local buses or taxis to your destination. Routes 180 and 183 are major driving routes. Expect snow in the mountains in winter.
Reach Hino via local trains on the JR Hakubi Line or Route 180, and Nanbu via Route 180. Combine a walk around Neu with a visit to Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park.
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.
Restaurant Hottosu serves dishes featuring Nichinan ingredients and Tottori flavors. The photograph shows the roadside station building. Menus and products vary with the season.
Eat locally: Enjoy dishes made with town ingredients during a roadside-station break. Allow time for lunch before or after journeys through the mountains.
Find Nichinan tomatoes, processed products and other local ingredients at Shop Marugoto Tomato or through the tourism association's specialty guide. Tomato soft serve is another possible shopping-break treat.
Eat locally: Try tomato flavors such as soft serve during a shopping stop.
Take home: Compare fresh tomatoes and processed products, and ask how to carry and store them without damage.
Itani Ryokan in Kasumi is a possible base for museum and cultural-center visits.
Itani Ryokan in Kasumi is a possible base for museum and cultural-center visits. For a gorge or literary-museum trip the next day, compare distances from the inn when planning your itinerary.
Furusato Nichinan-mura and the adjacent Mokumoku Campsite offer camping, log cabins and other forest stays.
Furusato Nichinan-mura and the adjacent Mokumoku Campsite offer camping, log cabins and other forest stays. Prepare for night and morning temperatures in the mountains, and plan shopping and travel before arrival.
A seasonal outing to quietly watch fireflies in the mountains. Avoid startling wildlife with light or sound, and arrange your return journey after dark.
Official event informationEnjoy the ginkgo at the former Hinokami Elementary School as an autumn scene preserved by local residents. Follow access and parking rules around the former school, and time your visit for crowds and weather.
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