From Okayama To Tottori by Trains
DAY 1
10:00OKAYAMA STATION
train
10:30HIMEJI STATION
10:50
HIMEJI CASTLE
Himeji Castle is the largest castle in Japan, with over 80 original buildings with numerous walkways and courtyards connecting them.
1000 yen12:20HIMEJI STATION
train
13:50TOTTORI STATION
14:30
TOTTORI DUNES
One of San’in’s eastern coastline’s main features is the Tottori Sand Dunes. The scale there is so big that it contrasts against the normally compact geographic features of the area, giving you a sense that you may not be in Japan anymore.
0 yen15:30
WATANABE MUSEUM
This museum, located near central Tottori City, has a collection of almost 30,000 items that were amassed over a period of 60 years by local doctor Hajime Watanabe. One of the most impressive parts of the collection is the 250 sets of Japanese armor, with at least 100 sets on display at any time.
900 yen
18:10TOTTORI
DAY 2
10:10TOTTORI STATION
train
11:00YURA STATION
11:20
GOSHO AOYAMA MANGA FACTORY
Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory is an especially popular tourist attraction in Hokuei. Here, there are various fun devices for you to enjoy the world of “Detective Conan."
700 yen13:20YURA STATION
train
15:10SAKAI MINATO STATION
15:10
MIZUKI SHIGERU ROAD
Mizuki Shigeru Road is a popular destination for children and adults alike. The road is an 800-meter-long arcade with some 153 bronze statues of Mizuki’s fantasy creatures on display, including details on each character.
0 yen17:15
KAIKE HOT SPRING
Kaike Onsen enjoys a most convenient location for trips to Tottori and Shimane—right smack in the middle of San’in. Feel free to make it your headquarters for touring the whole area.
300 yen17:15KAIKE HOT SPRING
DAY 3
11:25
TOTTORI PREFECTURAL FLOWER PARK
Seasonal flowers bloom in profusion everywhere in this vast park that overlooks Mt. Daisen.There is a huge glass domed greenhouse, themed exhibition halls and a covered observation corridor in the center of this park.
1000 yen12:30YONAGO
