Discover another Japan San'in

23/12/2024

🌟Grand Opening in November 2024! The luxurious ryokan "Minatamitei MEGUMI" is located in the heart of Mizuki Shigeru Road, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture.
🚶‍♂️Just a 5-minute walk from Sakaiminato Station and 🚗a 15-minute drive from Yonago Airport, offering exceptional accessibility!

🏡The ryokan features four private villas: Seigo (静護), Seisen (清泉), Kogan (股今), and Mebuki (芽吹).
Each villa boasts over 100 sqm of luxurious space and includes a private open-air hot spring bath.♨️The onsen water is sourced from Kaike Onsen, renowned for its benefits for dry skin and poor circulation.

🍽️Dinner showcases exquisite teppanyaki cuisine with premium wagyu beef and fresh local seafood🦀, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

📍Address: 53 Taisho-machi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
🔍Reservations: Search for "Minatamitei MEGUMI"
https://www-kaigyokutei-com.translate.goog/megumi/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

11/12/2024

🍁The autumn leaves are at their best.

✅由志園 _YUUSHIEN garden in daikonshima
⏱10:00am - 8:30pm（Illumination Period）
📍Shimane Prefecture Matsue City Yatsuka Town Namiiri 1260-2

🚌Free shuttle bus available for a limited time
Matsue station ⇔ Yuushien
⚠️Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only
⚠️If the train is full, you may not be able to board.
🗓2024.11.9～12.26
　2025.1.2～1.13

09/12/2024

Tottori Sand Museum Project Show

The Sand Museum closes every year from January to March to create new sand sculptures. This year's 15th theme is France 🇫🇷, focusing on the French Revolution and its artistic charm. The exhibition runs from April 19, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

To celebrate the opening of the Osaka 2025 Expo, the 2025 theme will be Japan 🇯🇵, with the exhibition period from April 25, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Don’t miss it if you’re planning to visit!

❤️ From December 7 to December 22, 2024, a special Project show will be held at the Tottori Sand Museum.

✅ Showtimes:
Starts at 16:00 and runs until 19:30, with performances every half hour on the hour. A total of 8 shows per day, each lasting 8 minutes. Weekend special performance at 20:00.

✅ Theme:
Fantasia of Sand and Light ~ The Tale of the Sun
From the romantic charm of France to the flames of revolution, the show combines 🎵 music and stage design to create an immersive experience.

🗾 Address:
Location of Tottori Sand Dunes
2083-17 Yuyama, Fukube Town, Tottori City

05/12/2024

🚌 Promotional Campaign for Attracting Foreign Tourists Inspired by the Osaka-Kansai Expo
To encourage foreign tourists visiting the Kansai area to explore Shimane Prefecture, a special discount offer is now available for the Iwami Line (Osaka - Hamada, Gotsu, Masuda) highway bus!

✅ Exclusive Offer for Short-Term Foreign Visitors:
Enjoy a special discounted fare of 2,000 JPY for a one-way ticket on the Osaka-Iwami Line (Hamada, Gotsu, Masuda). Round-trip travel is also allowed!

✅ Purchase Details:
How/Where to Buy: Over-the-counter at JTB Ekimae Osaka Store (inside Ekimae Osaka).
Sales Period: From 1 month prior to your travel date up to the day of departure.
Bus Operator: JR Chugoku Bus.
Applicable Route: Osaka - Hamada, Gotsu, Masuda Line (Hamada Road Express).

✅ Promotion Period:
From Monday, December 9, 2024, to Monday, March 31, 2025.
※ Discount ticket sales and usage begin on December 9, 2024.

28/11/2024

Travel Guide for Exploring San’in 🚞✨
[Recommended JR Rail Pass]

Many of our fans have asked about transportation options for traveling in the San’in region. Here’s a great value recommendation for you: the Tottori-Matsue Rail Pass! 💖

🚍 Highlights of the Rail Pass
🔸 Coverage
Major JR lines from Izumo City to Tottori City
Matsue Lake Line Bus
Tottori’s Kirin Lion Loop Bus
🔸 Validity
3-day pass
Adults: ¥4,000 | Children: ¥2,000
🔸 Eligibility
Available for foreign passport holders with a short-term visa.
🔸 How to Purchase
Purchase the pass through travel agencies abroad. Upon arrival in Japan, exchange your e-ticket and passport at designated ticket counters to start using the pass.
HP detail：https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/tottorimatsue/

🔎 How to Get to Conan Town – Yura Station
👉 From Yonago Station
Take a JR train directly to Yura Station.

👉 From Okayama Station
First, take the "YAKUMO" Limited Express to Yonago Station, then transfer to a JR train to Yura Station.

👉 From Tottori Station
Take a JR train directly to Yura Station.

👉 From Osaka
Travel to Tottori Station first, then transfer to a JR train to Yura Station.

❓ Worried About Getting Lost?
No worries! Most major JR stations have Tourist Information Centers with multilingual support, including English. Whether you need help with directions, transportation inquiries, or even booking a taxi, the friendly staff are there to assist you! 🚕✨

Start planning your San’in adventure today! The Tottori Sand Dunes, Izumo Taisha, and Conan Town are waiting for you to explore! 🌟

18/11/2024

Japanese Cuisine Spotlight: Anago Tempura Donburi – A Shimane Specialty❤️

🍤 Anago Tempura Donburi
This unique dish features anago (saltwater eel), a delicacy loved for its soft and delicate texture. Smaller than typical unagi (freshwater eel), anago offers a lighter and fluffier taste, making it a staple in Japanese cuisine.

Made with freshly caught anago from Shimane Prefecture, the tempura is perfectly crispy and tender, laid generously over a bowl of steamed rice. Drizzled with savory sauce, each bite is a burst of flavor and comfort. The generous portion makes it a satisfying meal that’s sure to leave you full and happy!

🗾Restaurant Location: Nima Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station Goise Nima)
Address: 42-1 Ooguni, Nima-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture
Highlights: Just a 10-minute drive from the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, this roadside station offers not only the delectable anago tempura donburi but also a variety of fresh local produce, seafood, and specialty goods.
Come and savor the authentic flavors of Shimane while immersing yourself in the local food culture! 🥢✨

16/11/2024

Welcani!
(Welcame + “cani” means crab in Japanese.)

07/11/2024

🦀The crab season has begun🤗

November to March is the season when the Sanin area’s most famous 🦀matsuba crab is on the market. Among them, the best quality one is called Five Star🌟

Every year when the crab season starts, people will bid for the best five-ray star at the Tottori Garro Market. This year, the bid reached a price of 1.5 million yen👍

Fans who like to eat crab must not miss this ❤️

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29/10/2024

🍁Autumn is the perfect season for enjoying the colorful leaves, and while you’re in San'in, don't forget to visit Izumo Grand Shrine. 📝Every November, during the lunar month of October, Izumo Grand Shrine holds the annual Kami Matsuri (Gathering of the Gods) to discuss the connections between people. This month is known as "Kamiarizuki" in Izumo, while the rest of Japan refers to it as "Kaminazuki."🙏

🗓️ Here’s the schedule for the 2024 Gathering of the Gods:

✅ Evening of November 10: A welcoming ceremony for the gods will take place at Inasa Beach, just a 5-minute drive from Izumo Grand Shrine，where eight million deities will gather.

✅ November 11 to November 16: The gods will hold a week-long meeting to summarize this year's achievements and discuss plans for the next year. Don’t miss this chance if you want insights into your future.

✅ November 17: A closing ceremony will be held in the morning, with some deities leaving in the afternoon, while others will remain until the end of the month.

❤️ Whether you’re seeking love, business partners, or close friends, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

💖 Open the path to connections!

23/10/2024

It's that time of year again for red leaf viewing, and Tottori's best spot Mt. Daisen for autumn is definitely worth a visit.

🍁The best viewing period is from late October to early November.
Pic.2 was taken last week, red leaves haven’t started changing yet.

🚌You can take a bus from Yonago Station to Daisenji Temple. Alternatively, you can book a three-hour taxi from the Yonago Tourist Information Center

[Highly Recommended]
👉Kingdom of forests,a paradise for children, features large outdoor play facilities, offers cycling 🚴‍♀️tours of Daisen, and includes farm picking activities.

👉The luxurious Hotel,🏨Itadaki,located near Daisenji Temple, boasts an excellent location, with suites that come equipped with kitchens and private hot springs, allowing you to enjoy stunning views of Daisen and the Sea of Japan.
The first floor is Daisen Tourist Information Center, which offers bicycle rental services. The restaurant is on the second floor
Special suites are on the third and fourth floors.

⚠️ Important Notice: For hiking lovers,hiking the summit of Mount Misen takes about two hours. To ensure everyone's safety, you must submit a climbing application and a descent application online or on-site in advance.

10/10/2024

📣Great news! Starting from October 27, 2024, Greater Bay Airlines will officially launch flights from Hong Kong to Yonago ! Here are the flight details:

✈️Hong Kong to Yonago

Tuesday, Thursday: 10:45 AM – 3:20 PM
Sunday: 11:45 AM – 4:20 PM

✈️Yonago to Hong Kong:

Tuesday, Thursday: 4:20 PM – 7:45 PM
Sunday: 5:20 PM – 8:45 PM

🤗For ticket reservations, please visit the Greater Bay Airlines official website.

Don’t forget to save this information and plan your trip♥️

29/09/2024

【HIROSHIMA – SHIMANE 5 Routes 1,000 YEN bus!!】
🚌Special 1000 Yen Bus Promotion from Hiroshima to Shimane Prefecture😜
🚌 Enjoy a one-way trip from Hiroshima to Shimane for only 1000 Japanese Yen!

✅ How to Purchase:
Buy directly at ticket counters.
It cannot be purchased over the phone or online.
✅This promotion is exclusively for short-term foreign tourists.
✅ For more details, please visit:
https://www.kankou-shimane.com/en/travel_information/13647

⚠️ The timetable may change.

🤗🤗 We warmly welcome all fans to explore San'in! 💕

25/09/2024

🌟 Just 200 days to go until Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan! 🇯🇵✨

Come and see what 161 countries/regions from all over the globe have to offer at one of the largest international events, located at Yumeshima, Osaka. Aligning with the theme of 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives', explore cutting-edge technologies, vibrant exhibits, and unforgettable experiences as we dive into the world of international innovation, culture, and connection. 🌍🎉

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a global conversation! Let the countdown begin! ⏳

Check out the Expo 2025 website for more updates and information!
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/

Expo2025 大阪・関西万博

02/09/2024

Beautiful Nature 🫶🫶

https://youtube.com/shorts/dOEgmUM2fHc?si=RpJqCn6O6MnpzXDe

Have you been to Tottori or Shimane?There is untouched beauty in the nature.

28/08/2024

⛰️Mt. Daisen
Recently, Typhoon No. 10 🌀is to hit Japan, and the entire country has taken various measures to prevent disaster.
However, it seems that residents in the San'in region continue with their normal lives. It is said that due to the protection of Mt. Daisen, typhoons each year seem to "bend around," barely touching the region😌

Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in Western Japan, is picturesque throughout the year. Especially in autumn, with its 🍁colorful leaves, and in winter, with ⛷️skiing activities, it attracts many tourists.

The natural environment in Tottori is well-preserved, with vast beech forests effectively storing, regulating, and purifying water sources. Suntory water factory 🏭 is located here, so when visiting the San'in region, be sure to try the natural water 💧👐from Mt. Daisen.

✅If you enjoy natural scenery, Mt. Daisen has many attractions worth visiting, such as the Daisen Home of Milk, the Kida River Stream, and the Kagikaketoge Pass.
✅If you are interested in cultural history, you can visit Daisenji Temple, Daisen Shrine, and the Ueda Shoji Photography Museum.
✅If traveling with children, places like the Daisen Horse Riding Center or the Children's Kingdom are recommended.

🚌There are buses from Yonago Station to Mt. Daisen, and you can also book special taxi routes at the Yonago Station Tourist Information Center. This year, a special 3-hour taxi route is available for your reference.

20/08/2024

🚌Bus Travel Guide from Osaka/Kobe to Tottori/Yonago

✅Bus Fare: Varies depending on the destination.
One-way is approximately 4,200 to 5,400 yen (1,000 yen special discount for Kobe/Osaka to Tottori buses excluded).

✅Purchase Method: Tickets can be reserved online or purchased at ticket counters.
For online reservations, please visit the Japan Transportation Co., Ltd. website.
https://www.nihonkotsu.co.jp/bus/highway/

✅Bus Features: Equipped with a restroom 🚾, charging outlets, each seat has a curtain for privacy, and adjustable seatbacks 💺.

⚠️ Important Notes:
It’s best to make a reservation in advance. Tickets purchased on the day of travel may be difficult to get due to full occupancy. The bus will make stops at rest areas ♨️ where you can use the restroom 🚾 or buy food.

15/08/2024

Be sure to also visit Izumo Taisha Shrine!🍶⛩️

05/08/2024

Iwami Ginzan🪨, located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, is a significant silver mine and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🔨During the 16th to 17th centuries, it reached its peak as one of the largest silver mines globally, contributing a third of the world's silver production at that time. This made it likely that silver 🪙🍴used in European products originated from Japan.

Known not only for its abundant mineral resources but also for its well-preserved mining sites and ecological surroundings, Iwami Ginzan is a notable destination🌳🌿

Visitors can explore the World Heritage Center to learn about refining techniques, transportation routes, and the history of the mine. ⚒️Experiencing the mining process firsthand is possible at accessible mines like Ryugenji and by appointment at the intermittently open Okuibo

Aside from 🎞️mining activities, visitors can enjoy hot springs in nearby Yunotsu Onsen, witness traditional Iwami Kagura 🎭performances, and immerse themselves in the daily life of miners from the past💕