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Daisen大山町
Daisen is a day trip from Yonago or a one-night stop for hikers and skiers. Skip unless you want to climb the highest peak in western Japan or ski in winter.
Daisen is a small town at the foot of Mount Daisen (1,729 m), the tallest peak in western Japan. The mountain offers hiking in summer and skiing in winter, plus a few temples and a nature museum. Most visitors come from Yonago (30 min by bus) or as a side trip from the San'in coast. One night is enough if you want to hike or ski; otherwise, a day trip works.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (snow on trails)
- Airport
- YGJ
- Nights
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- 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 Daisen110 ▾
- 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 Daisen, 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
- SafetyDaisen is a quiet rural town with low crime.
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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.
- AirportYGJ Yonago Airport (Miho-Yonago) (Limited domestic flights; most visitors fly into Okayama or Tottori and take a train to Yonago.).
- Getting aroundLocal buses from Yonago Station to Daisen (about 30 min, ¥600 (≈ US$5)).
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 mealNoodle soup (ramen or soba)¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9)
- Beercan at a konbini / draught at a restaurant¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideBus Yonago–Daisen one way¥600 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Daisen Museum of Nature and History)¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a lodge, a night, per room¥14,000 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in a lodge, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
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
- YGJ Yonago Airport (Miho-Yonago) (Limited domestic flights; most visitors fly into Okayama or Tottori and take a train to Yonago.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daisen: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 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
Local buses from Yonago Station to Daisen (about 30 min, ¥600). In ski season, direct buses from Okayama. A car gives flexibility; rental cars available in Yonago.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus from Daisen to Yonago Station, about 30 min
Base town with hotels, restaurants and the Yonago Castle ruins.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus to Yonago, then train to Sakaiminato, about 1 h total
Port town with the Mizuki Shigeru manga museum and seafood.
Kurayoshi
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train from Yonago to Kurayoshi, about 30 min
Well-preserved white-walled merchant district and sake breweries.
Misasa
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train from Yonago to Misasa, about 40 min
Onsen town; worth it if you want a soak, but limited sights.
Iwami
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Train from Yonago to Iwami, about 1 h
Small town with a castle; too far for a day trip from Daisen.
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.
Near Daisen-ji / ski resort
Closest to the mountain; a few lodges and minshuku. Best for hikers and skiers.
Yonago
More hotels and restaurants; 30 min by bus to the mountain. Better for day-trippers.
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
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–16,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥17,000 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a lodge1 × 1 night × ¥14,000 | ¥14,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Bus Yonago–Daisen, round trip2 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥2,400 |
| Ski rental (carving set)2 × ¥4,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,340 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,370 per person per day, bed included | ¥58,740≈ US$400 |
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) |
| Noodle soup (ramen or soba) | ¥700–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Beer: can at a konbini / draught at a restaurant | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) / ¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Bus Yonago–Daisen one way | ¥600 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Ski lift ticket (Daisen White Resort) | ¥4,000–5,000 (≈ US$30–35) (check) |
| Museum entry (Daisen Museum of Nature and History) | ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Daisen back to Yonago departs around 17:00; check the schedule.Last bus from Daisen back to Yonago departs around 5:00 PM; check the schedule.
- Mount Daisen trails can be icy or snow-covered outside summer; proper gear needed.
- Daisen White Resort is small; check snow conditions before going.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Daisen大山町
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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.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yonago → Daisen, bus: about ¥600 (≈ US$5), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Yonago Station → Daisen: ¥4,000–5,000 (≈ US$30–35)
- Train Yonago → Tottori (JR San-in Line): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), about 1 h 20 min (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)
Cash is king in Daisen; ATMs at the post office and some konbini in Yonago.
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 Daisen. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (snow on trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Daisen-ji, Ōgamiyama Shrine, Daisen Museum of Nature and History, Daisen White Resort.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal menus.
- Bus schedule page with real-time departures from Yonago Station.
- Hiking trail map with difficulty and estimated times.
Sources
- officialDaisen Tourist Bureau
- officialDaisen-ji official site
- officialŌgamiyama Shrine official site
- officialDaisen Museum of Nature and History
- officialDaisen White Resort
- secondaryWikivoyage: Daisen (Tottori), revision 5310039 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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