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Misasa三朝町
Half a day for the radium onsen and river footbaths; a full day if you add the Nageiredo temple hike. Not a base — sleep in Kurayoshi or Tottori.
Misasa is a small onsen town in Tottori Prefecture known for its radium-rich hot springs — among the highest radon content in natural waters worldwide. The main draw is soaking in the riverside footbaths and public baths, plus the cliff-hugging Nageiredo hall at Sanbutsu-ji temple. Most visitors come on a day trip from Kurayoshi or Tottori; one night is enough if you want a full onsen stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, but onsen still pleasant)
- Airports
- TTJ · OKJ
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Misasa110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 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 Misasa, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 (JNTO, 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 1 h by bus/taxi to Misasa; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundOn foot within the onsen town.
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 mealBowl of noodles (ramen/soba)¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Museum or sight ticketOnsen day-use entry¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2 people, with dinner/breakfast), a night, per room¥28,000 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2 people, with dinner/breakfast), a night, per room¥45,000 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥22,000 (≈ US$150)
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 1 h by bus/taxi to Misasa; limited flights.) · OKJ Okayama Airport (About 2 h by train and bus via Kurayoshi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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 (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Misasa: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 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
On foot within the onsen town. Buses from Kurayoshi Station to Misasa Onsen and to Mitokusan (Sanbutsu-ji). A few direct buses from Osaka/Kobe.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kurayoshi
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Misasa Onsen to Kurayoshi Station, about 15 min
Old town with white-walled storehouses; combine with Misasa.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Kurayoshi, then JR to Tottori, about 1 h total
Sand dunes and Tottori Castle ruins; a full day.
Yurihama
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Misasa Onsen, about 20 min
Onsen town on the coast; good for a half-day soak.
Daisen, Tottori
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Kurayoshi, then bus to Daisen, about 1 h
Mount Daisen hiking and skiing; best in summer or winter.
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.
Misasa Onsen area
Ryokan and minshuku near the river; most have private baths. Book ahead.
Kurayoshi
15 min by bus; more hotel choices and train connections.
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
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–18,000 (≈ US$70–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (2 people, with dinner/breakfast)1 × 1 night × ¥28,000 | ¥28,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Bus Kurayoshi → Misasa Onsen, one way2 × ¥600 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Bus Misasa Onsen → Mitokusan (Sanbutsu-ji), one way2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,920 |
| Trip total≈ ¥32,560 per person per day, bed included | ¥65,120≈ US$450 |
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) |
| Bowl of noodles (ramen/soba) | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Onsen day-use entry | ¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bus Kurayoshi → Misasa Onsen | ¥600 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Taxi Kurayoshi → Misasa | ¥3,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sanbutsu-ji requires groups of 3 or more to ascend; solo travellers must wait to be paired.
- Nageiredo is closed in winter (check dates).
- Cash only at many onsen and small eateries.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Misasa三朝町
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate in Osaka covers this region; most other countries have embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kurayoshi → Misasa Onsen, bus: about ¥600 (≈ US$5), about 15 min (check)
- Misasa Onsen → Mitokusan, bus: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Kurayoshi → Misasa: ¥3,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–30)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatou gozaimasu)
- 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? (kaado 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 Misasa. 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 (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, but onsen still pleasant) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sanbutsuji, Misasa Onsen public baths, and the riverside footbaths.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for TTJ and OKJ.
Sources
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