1Mizuki Shigeru Road
Follow the street from Sakaiminato Station to find bronze yokai statues, shops and places to rest. The atmosphere changes between day and night, so plan around train times and shop hours.
Mizuki Shigeru RoadSakaiminatoEnjoy more around your event.
Discover bronze yokai statues, taste the seafood of a port town and enjoy coastal views in Sakaiminato. Plan your walk from Sakaiminato Station separately from trips to the facilities in the Takeuchi area.
Where is Sakaiminato? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Mizuki Shigeru Road and the museum work well together on a walk from the station. The Sea and Life Museum is farther east, and Yume Minato Tower is on the southeast waterfront. With limited time, stay near the station; with a car, consider the seaside facilities too.
2Mizuki Shigeru Museum
A museum introducing Mizuki Shigeru's works, life and world of yokai, easy to visit while exploring the road. The photo shows the building after its 2024 renovation.
3Yumeminato Tower
A waterfront tower in Takenouchi Danchi with views of the Sea of Japan and surroundings. It is away from the street near Sakaiminato Station, so plan the tower and nearby facilities as one separate detour.
4Museum of Sea and Life
A place to learn about fishing, sea creatures and life in a port town, offering another perspective on Sakaiminato beyond Mizuki Shigeru Road.
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 InterchangeSakaiminato
About 30 minutes
National Route 431
Route and timetable sourcesYonago StationSakaiminato Station
About 50 min
Hinomaru Bus / Sotohama Line
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Take the JR Sakai Line from Yonago Station to Sakaiminato Station. Explore Mizuki Shigeru Road on foot from the station. Use buses or a car for Yume Minato Tower and Takenouchi Danchi.
Towns to visit together
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Events in Sakaiminato →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Red snow crab
- Eat locally
- Try red snow crab dishes for a taste of the port
- Gifts to take home
- Compare boiled crab and processed products at different shops
Discover local specialities · official guide
Red snow crab is one option for exploring Sakaiminato's seafood. Dishes, selling formats and seasons vary by shop. For purchases to take home, ask about chilled packing and shipping.
Eat locally: Try red snow crab dishes for a taste of the port.
Take home: Compare boiled crab and processed products at different shops. If keeping them chilled is difficult during your trip, ask about delivery.
Tuna and seafood from the port
- Eat locally
- Consider sushi, sashimi and other dishes using fish from the port
- Gifts to take home
- When buying fresh fish, check that day's stock and storage conditions
Discover local specialities · official guide
Tuna and other fish landed at the port can also be enjoyed as sushi or seafood meals. Species and availability depend on the season and catch.
Eat locally: Consider sushi, sashimi and other dishes using fish from the port.
Take home: When buying fresh fish, check that day's stock and storage conditions. Tuna landings are not the same all year.
Choosing an area to stay
Sakaiminato Station and Mizuki Shigeru Road
A place to stay if arriving by train and enjoying a town walk.
Stay tips · official guide
A place to stay if arriving by train and enjoying a town walk. Consider the distance to your accommodation and where to have dinner. For an evening walk, also plan around next day's train times and facility opening hours.
Takeuchi area and the airport side
Consider this area when driving to waterfront facilities or traveling to the airport.
Stay tips · official guide
Consider this area when driving to waterfront facilities or traveling to the airport. Station and airport pickup services and transport options vary by accommodation.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Sakaiminato Minato Festival
A familiar summer festival in this port town. If combining it with daytime exploring, plan transport to the venue and the return journey in advance.
Official event information