1Hayabusa Station
An old wooden Wakasa Railway station, also known as a meeting place for fans of the Hayabusa motorcycle. Stop by for railway history and local community activities, while leaving clear passage for station users.
Hayabusa Station on the Wakasa RailwayYazu TownEnjoy more around your event.
In eastern Tottori, the Wakasa Railway runs from Koge Station through Yazu along the Hatto River. Visit the wooden station buildings at Hayabusa and Abe, Funaoka Bamboo Park and Fukumoto Hakuto Shrine, and look for local Tenbi eggs and Hanagosho persimmons. Link railway stops with meals and seasonal experiences.
Where is Yazu Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Group visits around Fukumoto Hakuto Shrine near Koge Station, Hayabusa Station and Funaoka Bamboo Park to the south, or Abe Station to the east. On a train trip, focus on places within walking distance of stations.
2Abe Station
This Wakasa Railway station retains its original wooden building and traces of equipment that supported train operations. It is a separate stop from Hayabusa, worth including in a trip along the line. Keep safe on the working platform and plan your return train and next journey before exploring.
3Funaoka Bamboo Park
A town park with bamboo scenery and green spaces. Camping facilities are also available; consider combining a visit with the nearby Yazu Mini SL Museum Yazupoppo. The photograph shows a preserved freight wagon in the park.
4Fukumoto Hakuto Shrine
A shrine linked to the White Rabbit legend in Fukumoto, near Koge Station. It is separate from the coastal Hakuto Shrine in Tottori City and introduces Yazu's version of the legend. Compare its location with the railway sights on the map. Respect worship guidance and plan your walking route near the station.
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.
OsakaYazu Town
About 2 hr 40 min
Sayo Junction → Kawahara Interchange → Kawahara–Yazu Fruit Line
Route and timetable sourcesOsaka StationKoge Station
About 2 hr 20 min
Super Hakuto limited express
Route and timetable sourcesOkayama StationKoge Station
About 1 hr 40 min
Super Inaba limited express
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
Use Koge Station as a starting point for Wakasa Railway stations. Combine walks around Hayabusa and Abe stations with a drive to sights in the hills.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Yazu 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.
うさぎめぐりデジタルスタンプラリーMulti-day〜Nov 30 (Mon) Daily Yazu Town · 福本白兎神社FreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
日本遺産を知ろう！麒麟獅子舞体感イベント（八東総合運動公園）Oct 18 (Sun) 11:40〜Yazu Town · 八東総合運動公園FreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Tenbi eggs and dining at Oenosato
- Eat locally
- Add dishes or sweets made with Tenbi eggs to a farm visit
- Gifts to take home
- Ask about protective packaging, travel time and storage conditions when carrying eggs home
Discover local specialities · official guide
Tenbi eggs are a Yazu specialty. Reaching the farm requires a separate journey from the railway stations.
Eat locally: Add dishes or sweets made with Tenbi eggs to a farm visit. Check the farm's official information for dining options and reservation requirements.
Take home: Ask about protective packaging, travel time and storage conditions when carrying eggs home.
Koge Hanagosho persimmons and seasonal fruit
- Gifts to take home
- Koge Hanagosho persimmons are a harvest-season option
Discover local specialities · official guide
Koge Hanagosho persimmons are one of Yazu's signature products. The area also offers information on growing and picking pears, persimmons and other fruit. Sales and picking experiences vary by season, so use harvest times to plan food and shopping stops.
Take home: Koge Hanagosho persimmons are a harvest-season option. Ask about ripeness and your return date when buying fresh fruit, and plan around the season.
Choosing an area to stay
Camping at Funaoka Bamboo Park
If you want time in green surroundings, consider camping at Funaoka Bamboo Park.
Stay tips · official guide
If you want time in green surroundings, consider camping at Funaoka Bamboo Park. You can combine a stay with nearby wooden stations and a mini steam locomotive visit.
Stay at a ryokan along the Hatto River
Compare accommodation in eastern Yazu, including Taniguchi Ryokan along Route 29.
Stay tips · official guide
Compare accommodation in eastern Yazu, including Taniguchi Ryokan along Route 29. Official information describes it as an inn at the entrance to the road toward Hatto Furusato no Mori.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Hayabusa Station Festival
A gathering for local residents and motorcycle enthusiasts at Hayabusa Station, Funaoka Bamboo Park and other venues. Plan event-day transport separately from an ordinary station visit.
Official event informationFruit picking and harvest activities
Combine fruit-growing country experiences with stops along the railway. Weather and the harvest affect what is available, so build your itinerary around activities you can join.
Official event information