Major city · Japan
Yonago
One day covers the castle, park and art museum; add a half‑day for Kaike Beach. A second day allows a hike on Mt Daisen or a visit to Sakaiminato.
Yonago is a small coastal city in Tottori Prefecture with a compact historic centre, a castle, art museum and easy access to Kaike Beach and Mt Daisen. Most visitors can see the main sights in a half‑day and enjoy the beach or onsen in the afternoon, making a single day sufficient. Add a second day for a Daisen hike or a visit to nearby Sakaiminato for fresh seafood.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season)
- Airport
- YGJ
- Nights
- 1 day for main sights; 2 days if adding Daisen hike or Sakaiminato visit.
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 Yonago110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yonago, 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
- SafetyYonago is generally safe; petty crime is low but keep an eye on belongings on night buses and in crowded stations.
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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 (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 Miho‑Yonago Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre; bus ¥590 (≈ US$4) to station).YGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre; bus ¥590 (≈ US$4) to station).
- Getting aroundWalk to most sights (15‑20 min from station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedRyokan room (double), a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (double), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedRyokan room (double), a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
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 Miho‑Yonago Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre; bus ¥590 to station)YGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre; bus ¥590 to station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yonago: 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 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
Walk to most sights (15‑20 min from station). Local buses connect the station to Kaike Beach, Daisen and Sakaiminato. JR San’in Line provides regional links.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sakaiminato
goDoor to door: ≈30 min (check)
JR Sakai Line from Yonago (≈15 min) or bus (check schedule)
Coastal town with fresh seafood and the Yumigahama lighthouse.
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.
Kaike Tsuruya
Traditional ryokan on Kaike onsens; 20 min by bus from Yonago Station
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
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Miho‑Yonago Airport bus to city centre (round‑trip)1 × ¥590 · check | ¥590 |
| Local bus fare (average per ride)1 × ¥210 · check | ¥210 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,180 |
| Trip total≈ ¥23,980 per person per day, bed included | ¥23,980≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate (check); includes onsen use.
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded (check).
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables may be sparse in off‑season; check schedules ahead.
- Limited English signage on some local buses.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Miho‑Yonago Airport → Yonago Station, bus: ¥590 (≈ US$4), about 30 min
- JR San’in Line Yonago → Daisen: ¥1,970 (≈ US$14), about 1 h
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)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the bathroom? (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 Yonago. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Jul (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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