Major city · Japan
Iwami岩美町
Skip Iwami unless you have a car and a free half-day for the Uradome Coast: the town itself is a fishing village with one onsen and no major sights.
Iwami is a small coastal town in Tottori Prefecture, part of the San'in Kaigan Geopark. Its main draw is the Uradome Coast — clear water, rocky islands and sea caves — best seen by car or boat. The town has one hot spring and a few seafood restaurants, but no train station within walking distance of the coast. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Tottori City and Hyōgo Prefecture, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, rough sea)
- Airports
- TTJ · YGJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Iwami110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Iwami, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyIwami is a quiet, safe town.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTTJ Tottori Airport (About 40 min by car; limited domestic flights from Tokyo (Haneda).).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical way to reach the coast and the onsen.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen entry (Iwai Onsen)¥700 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Budget bedCampsite (tent pitch), a night, per person¥1,000 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2 meals included), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2 meals included), a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TTJ Tottori Airport (About 40 min by car; limited domestic flights from Tokyo (Haneda).) · YGJ Yonago Airport (Miho-Yonago) (About 1 h 15 min by car; domestic flights from Tokyo and Nagoya.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Iwami: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical way to reach the coast and the onsen. Buses run a few times a day from Iwami Station to Uradome (check the timetable). The town is walkable but spread out.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tottori City
goDoor to door: About 40 min
JR San'in Main Line, about 30 min
Sand dunes, castle ruins and museums.
Yonago
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR San'in Main Line, about 1 h 15 min
Gateway to Mount Daisen and the Nakaumi coast.
Kurayoshi
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
JR San'in Main Line, about 1 h
White-walled storehouses and sake breweries.
Sakaiminato
goDoor to door: About 1.75 h
JR San'in Main Line, about 1 h 30 min
Manga road, seafood market and ferry to Oki Islands.
Daisen, Tottori
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car, about 1 h
Hiking, skiing and temple visits on the mountain.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Iwami town centre
A few minshuku and one ryokan near the station; quiet, limited dining.
Uradome Coast area
Seaside guesthouses and a campsite; best for coastal access, but no shops.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minshuku or guesthouse bed2 × 1 night × ¥6,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Uradome Coast boat tour2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Iwai Onsen entry2 × ¥700 · check | ¥1,400 |
| Bus Iwami Station → Uradome, one way2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,940 |
| Trip total≈ ¥21,670 per person per day, bed included | ¥43,340≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Seafood bowl (kaisendon) | ¥1,500–2,500 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Okonomiyaki | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi Iwami Station → Uradome Coast | ¥2,500–3,500 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Bus Iwami Station → Uradome Coast, one way | ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Onsen entry (Iwai Onsen) | ¥700 (≈ US$5) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station near the coast: you need a car or a taxi from Iwami Station.
- Boat tours on the Uradome Coast run only from April to November, weather permitting.
- Restaurants close early; the Family Mart is your backup for dinner.
- The tourist information site is Japanese-only; use Google Translate.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Iwami岩美町
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Osaka; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tottori → Iwami, JR: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Iwami Station → Uradome Coast: ¥2,500–3,500 (≈ US$17–25)
- Bus Iwami Station → Uradome Coast: about ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Iwami. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, rough sea) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Uradome Coast boat tours, Iwai Onsen and the San'in Kaigan Geopark visitor centre.
- Eat pages for the seafood restaurants and the okonomiyaki place.
- Transport page for the JR San'in Main Line and the bus to the coast.
Sources
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