Local transport
Use local buses, the JR Sakai Line, the Daisen Loop Bus, airport buses, and taxi/rental cars to move smoothly between Yonago, Kaike, Sakaiminato, and Daisen.
Quick answer
Yonago Station is the hub. The Kaike Line bus reaches the onsen, the JR Sakai Line yokai trains reach Sakaiminato, and the Daisen Loop Bus reaches the mountain on weekends and holidays. For late nights, off-weekend Daisen, or multi-stop days, add a taxi or rental car. Schedules vary, so confirm same-day services officially.
Local bus operators
Nihon Kotsu & HinomaruTo Sakaiminato
JR Sakai Line (yokai trains)Toward Daisen
Sightseeing taxi + seasonal buses (loop bus discontinued)Ways to get around
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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Yonago City · official transport
Nihon Kotsu · official bus
Hinomaru Bus · official bus
JR Odekake Net · official railway
Tottori Prefecture · official transport
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
