Setting
Seaside onsen on the Sea of JapanSeaside onsen
Kaike Onsen
A hot-spring town on the Sea of Japan that turns Yonago from a transit point into a place to stay.
Kaike Onsen sits on the Sea of Japan north of central Yonago and is one of the San'in region's signature seaside hot springs. It combines coast, lodging, dinner, and winter crab into a real overnight stay—day trips toward Sakaiminato or Daisen, then a hot-spring evening by the sea.
Spring type
Sodium/calcium chloride springKnown for
Thalassotherapy pioneerHighlights
Highlights
A seaside onsen stay
Kaike's value is not just the springs but how coast, ryokan, dinner, and next-day access come together. The Sea of Japan setting makes bathing with a sea view the core memory of the stay.
Home of winter Matsuba crab
In winter, a Kaike stay can be built around crab and onsen. Confirm meal plans, availability, and the season with your lodging and official sources—do not treat the seasonal catch as year-round.
Coast walks and a slower pace
Spend the day toward Sakaiminato or Daisen, then return for a shoreline walk, sunset, and a bath—Kaike's most memorable rhythm, giving the trip both sea air and mountain air.
Getting there & around
Getting there & around
From Yonago Station to Kaike
Kaike lies north of Yonago Station, usually reached by local bus or taxi. For late arrivals, check the last service and the ryokan's dinner time so you don't miss the core of the onsen town.
Reaching Kaike from the airport or afar
Yonago Kitaro Airport is not far from Kaike, so flyers can give the first night directly to the onsen. Confirm transfers and road times on the airport access page.
How to plan it
How to plan it
Who it's for
Travelers wanting an onsen-stay feel, winter crab, a relaxed couples or friends trip, and anyone who treats the evening as the highlight.
Season notes
Summer makes the coast most appealing; winter is the strongest case for onsen, crab, and a weather-dependent Daisen day; spring and autumn are the most flexible.
Pairs well with
Pairs well with
Mt. Daisen
Sea in the morning, mountain by day, onsen at night—a clear sea-to-mountain theme.
Yonago City
Combine the transport flexibility of the station area with Kaike's stay experience.
Before you go
Before you go
Check dinner, arrival, and crab season
Before booking, confirm whether dinner is included, the latest arrival time, and whether crab is in season.
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Source ledger
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Kaike Onsen
Japan National Tourism Organization · official tourism
Kaike Onsen Official Guide
Kaike Onsen Ryokan Association · official operator
Food
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
Kaike Onsen Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Yonago Kitaro Airport access
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport
Daisen Guide
Daisen Tourism Bureau · official tourism