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Getting aroundYonago
Use local buses, the JR Sakai Line, Daisen secondary transport (sightseeing taxi / seasonal buses), airport buses, and taxi/rental cars to move smoothly between Yonago, Kaike, Sakaiminato, and Daisen.
To Sakaiminato
JR Sakai Line ~45–50 min / often ~¥330 one-wayTo Kaike Onsen
Bus ~20 min / often ~¥300-class one-wayAirport → Yonago Station
Airport bus ~25 min / about ¥600–¥640 classAirport → Kaike (intl. connect)
~45 min / Kaike ~¥500 · station ~¥640 (airport table)Toward Daisen
Sightseeing taxi + seasonal buses (loop bus discontinued)Local legs at a glance
Local legs at a glance
| From | To | Mode | Time | Fare band | Ease |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonago Station | Sakaiminato Station | JR Sakai Line | ~45–50 min | ~¥330 one-way | Easy |
| Yonago Station | Kaike Onsen | Local bus (Kaike line etc.) | ~20 min | Often ~¥300-class one-way | Easy |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport | Yonago Station | Airport / local bus | ~25 min | Connect ~¥640 / local ~¥600 (airport table) | Easy |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport | Kaike Onsen | Intl. connecting bus etc. | ~45 min (airport table) | Kaike ~¥500 (airport table) | Check schedule first |
| Yonago Station | Daisen-ji / foothills | Bus / sightseeing taxi / car | From ~50 min class (route/season vary) | By reservation / seasonal service | Check first |
| Yonago Station | Tottori Sand Dunes | Rail + local / car | Cross-prefecture; full day advised | Well above a Sakaiminato day | Check first |
Yonago Station → Sakaiminato Station
No transfer; yokai trains/station nicknames are part of the experience. Check last return.
Yonago Station → Kaike Onsen
Nihon Kotsu / Hinomaru area; board at the station bus terminal. Late or heavy bags: taxi often ~15 min class.
Yonago Kitaro Airport → Yonago Station
JR Sakai Line also serves the airport station. Connecting buses may suspend if flights cancel.
Yonago Kitaro Airport → Kaike Onsen
Seoul/Taiwan connecting PDFs exist—not every flight. Fallback: bus to station → Kaike line, or taxi.
Yonago Station → Daisen-ji / foothills
Former loop bus discontinued. Weekdays and winter are thinner—do not assume station-to-summit is easy.
Yonago Station → Tottori Sand Dunes
Usually skip on short Yonago stays. See the dunes decision guide.
Ways to get around
Ways to get around
Local buses: Nihon Kotsu and Hinomaru
Yonago-area local buses are run by Nihon Kotsu and Hinomaru, linking Yonago Station with Kaike Onsen, Yodoe, and Daisen. The Kaike Line connects the station and the onsen town—the main car-free link. Confirm routes and times officially.
JR Sakai Line: the yokai trains to Sakaiminato
The JR Sakai Line links Yonago and Sakaiminato stations and is famous for its GeGeGe no Kitaro yokai-themed trains, with yokai nicknames at the stations. It is the most direct and atmospheric car-free way to Mizuki Shigeru Road. Check JR for times.
Toward Daisen: the loop bus ended; use sightseeing taxi and local buses
The former Daisen Loop Bus has been discontinued. Car-free access to Daisen now relies on Tottori's 'Daisen foothills secondary transport' (sightseeing taxi and similar) plus seasonal local buses. Check the current official options, routes, and fares before you go.
Airport bus: Yonago Kitaro Airport
Yonago Kitaro Airport has connecting buses toward Yonago Station and Sakaiminato, and the JR Sakai Line stops at the adjacent airport station. Confirm times and flight-matching on the airport's official access page.
Taxi and rental car: cover the gaps buses leave
For late arrivals to Kaike, off-weekend Daisen, evenings, or multi-stop chains, a taxi or rental car best fills public-transport gaps. For winter Daisen especially, driving is advised—watch snow conditions.
Before you go
Before you go
Check Daisen transport and seasonal services
Secondary transport to Daisen changes (the loop bus ended; now sightseeing taxi and seasonal buses), with limited weekday options. Check official same-day operation and fares before planning Daisen or multi-stop days.
Last buses and late arrivals
Buses between Kaike and the city have a last departure. For late arrivals or after-dinner moves, check the last bus and switch to a taxi if needed.
Source ledger
Source ledger
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Yonago public transport portal
Yonago City · official transport
Nihon Kotsu local buses (Yonago area)
Nihon Kotsu · official bus
Hinomaru bus timetables and routes
Hinomaru Bus · official bus
JR Sakai Line (Yonago - Sakaiminato) timetable
JR Odekake Net · official railway
Daisen foothills secondary transport (official)
Tottori Prefecture · official transport
Yonago Kitaro Airport bus access
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport
Yonago Kitaro Airport JR access
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport
Kaike Onsen Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Mizuki Shigeru Road official site · official operator
Daisen Guide
Daisen Tourism Bureau · official tourism
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
Tottori Prefecture access guide
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism