山陰PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TOTTORI & SHIMANE

Travel San’in by public transport

A four-language guide to trains, buses, taxis and access to destinations across Tottori and Shimane.

Destination guides are still being prepared and are not yet complete.

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GETTING AROUND

Choose by Transportation

Start with the type of transport you plan to use.

Rail

Railway lines, limited express and local trains, ticket buying and how to board.

Bus

Local, highway, airport, community and sightseeing bus information.

Taxi

Taxi stands, how to request a taxi, typical fares and sightseeing taxis.

PLACES TO GO

Choose by Area or Destination

Select a prefecture to find public transport access to its main sightseeing areas.

Tottori Prefecture

Access to the Tottori Sand Dunes, Mt. Daisen, Sakaiminato, Kaike Onsen, Misasa Onsen and more.

See Tottori destinations

Shimane Prefecture

Access to Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, Tamatsukuri Onsen, the Adachi Museum, Iwami Ginzan and more.

See Shimane destinations

DIRECT ACCESS GUIDES

Popular Destinations

Go directly to the transport guide for a frequently visited destination.

Visitors walking across the golden Tottori Sand Dunes with the Sea of Japan in the distance.

TottoriTottori Sand DunesView access Photo: Hashi photo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

TottoriMt. DaisenView access TottoriMizuki Shigeru RoadView access TottoriKaike OnsenView access ShimaneMatsue CastleView access ShimaneIzumo TaishaView access ShimaneAdachi Museum of ArtView access ShimaneTamatsukuri OnsenView access

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

One clear starting point for travelling around San’in

San’in Transit Guide helps visitors use public transport across Tottori and Shimane. Find practical guidance for trains, local and highway buses, airport buses, taxis and access to major destinations.

TRAVEL BASICS

First Time Using Public Transportation in Japan?

Check the essentials before you travel. Each guide is designed to be easy to use on your phone.

Buying ticketsIC cards on JR trainsPaying cash on local busesHow to ride trainsHow to ride busesHow to use taxis