Sakaiminato · Yokai statues & town walks
1. Mizuki Shigeru Road
A street of bronze yokai statues leading from Sakaiminato Station. Explore the museum and local shops along the way.
Western Tottori
Yonago, Sakaiminato & Daisen travel guide
Base yourself in Yonago for the streets of Sakaiminato, Kaike’s seaside hot springs and the scenery of Mount Daisen.
Events for your trip ↓Things to see
Yonago · Hot springs & seaside
2. Kaike Onsen
A hot spring resort on the Sea of Japan coast in Yonago. Combine a seaside walk with a relaxing soak.
Daisen · Nature & temple approach
3. Mount Daisen & Daisenji Temple
Enjoy mountain scenery and the approach to Daisenji Temple. Allow enough time and bring suitable gear if hiking.
Yonago · Castle ruins & views
4. Yonago Castle Ruins
A nationally designated historic castle site overlooking Lake Nakaumi. The former keep site offers views of Mount Daisen and the Sea of Japan.
Nanbu · Flowers & gardens
5. Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park
One of Japan’s largest flower parks, with a covered observation walkway for enjoying the flowers.
Sakaiminato · Observation deck & port
6. Yumeminato Tower
A harbour tower with a viewing room 43 metres above ground, overlooking Mount Daisen, the Shimane Peninsula and Yumigahama.
Hoki · Photography & architecture
7. Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography
A photography museum with views of Mount Daisen reflected in water. Closed from 11 December to the end of February.
Nearby Yasugi, Shimane · Japanese gardens & art
8. Adachi Museum of Art
Known for its extensive Japanese gardens and modern Japanese paintings, including works by Yokoyama Taikan.
Take a closer look at a city
Getting here & getting around
Approximate journey times, not live schedules. Waiting and sightseeing time are additional unless specified.
Travelling from outside Sanin
Rail
- Okayama → YonagoAbout 2 hrYakumo limited express
- Shin-Osaka → YonagoAbout 3 hr 8 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Nagoya → YonagoAbout 4 hr 16 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Hakata → YonagoAbout 4 hr 11 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Tokyo → YonagoAbout 5 hr 57 minShinkansen + Yakumo limited express (change at Okayama)
- Tokyo → YonagoAbout 11 hr 39 minSunrise Izumo sleeper train (direct)
The direct Yakumo limited express runs from Okayama. Take the Shinkansen to Okayama and change there. The overnight Sunrise Izumo sleeper also runs directly from Tokyo.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-29Flight
- Tokyo (Haneda) → Yonago Kitaro AirportAbout 1 hr 20 min
From Yonago Airport, reach Yonago Station by airport bus (about 25 minutes) or the JR Sakai Line (about 20 minutes), and Sakaiminato Station by JR (about 15 minutes). International routes also connect Seoul, Hong Kong and Taiwan; check current operations.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-29Bus
- Osaka → YonagoAbout 3 hr 30 min
- Hiroshima → YonagoAbout 3 hr 38 min
- Okayama → YonagoAbout 2 hr 33 min
- Tokyo → YonagoOvernight service
Services also run from Kyoto and Nagoya. Check each operator’s timetable for service frequency and boarding points.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-29From the local station
Times start at the base station. Walking from a bus stop or station to each sight may take extra time.
Yonago Station → Sakaiminato
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Car: About 30 min
JR Sakai Line local train: About 50 min
The train terminates at Sakaiminato Station. Explore the town on foot from there.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-28Yonago Station → Kaike Onsen
Hot spring town / tourist centre
Car: About 15 min
Local bus: About 20 min
There is no direct train to the hot spring town. Take a local bus from Yonago Station.
Timetable & route information ↗Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-28Yonago Station → Around Daisenji Temple
Daisenji bus stop / parking area
Car: About 40 min
Local bus: About 50 min
There is no direct train. Allow additional walking time from the bus stop or parking area along the temple approach.
Timetable & route information ↗Information checked: 2026-09-28Between Sanin regions
Approximate journey times, not live schedules. Waiting and sightseeing time are additional unless specified.
- Hamada → Yonago Station
Car: About 2 hr 25 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 2 hr 6 min · Direct limited express - Izumo → Yonago Station
Car: About 1 hr 7 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 53 min · Direct limited express - Matsue → Yonago Station
Car: About 33 min · Includes toll roads
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 24 min · Direct limited express - Kurayoshi → Yonago Station
Car: About 1 hr 6 min · No toll sections
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 37 min · Direct limited express - Tottori → Yonago Station
Car: About 1 hr 40 min · No toll sections
Information checked: 2026-09-28Route source ↗
Rail: About 1 hr 5 min · Direct limited express
Events for your trip
Event names are retained in their original language. The short summaries, dates and locations below help you choose; full details and some external sites are in Japanese.
All event dates and times are in Japan Standard Time (JST).
Local event · YonagoOfficial event name (Japanese)
指定史跡尾高城跡の本丸・二の丸特別公開
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 – Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Daily 09:00〜15:30 JST
尾高城跡
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →
Live music · YonagoOfficial event name (Japanese)
玉置浩二 with 故郷楽団 Concert Tour 2026 ファンファーレ!!
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Starts 18:00〜 JST
米子コンベンションセンター ビッグシップ
Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.
Event details (Japanese) →
Market · YonagoOfficial event name (Japanese)
秋の山陰ええもんうまいもの市 同時開催 パン＆スイーツフェア
Fri, 9 Oct 2026 – Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Daily Time to be announced JST
米子しんまち天満屋
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →
Festival · 日吉津村Official event name (Japanese)
鳥取うみなみロードフェスティバル
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
08:00〜15:00 JST
日吉津村海浜運動公園
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →Activities & tours · YonagoOfficial event name (Japanese)
鳥取クラフトビール物語（原料を育む風土を巡る1泊2日）
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 – Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Daily 13:00〜14:00 JST
米子駅
Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.
Event details (Japanese) →
Festival · SakaiminatoOfficial event name (Japanese)
第40回 境港水産まつり
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
08:00〜14:00 JST
鳥取県営境港水産物地方卸売市場
Free admission
Event details (Japanese) →Food, stays & travel information
Official visitor information
Accommodation & restaurant directories (Japanese)
Stays in Yonago, Kaike & Daisen ↗Kaike Onsen inns & hotels ↗Restaurants around Yonago, Sakaiminato & Daisen ↗Restaurants in Sakaiminato ↗
Event names are retained in their original language. The short summaries, dates and locations below help you choose; full details and some external sites are in Japanese.