Things to Do in Daisen (大山町), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Daisen (大山町) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Senjō Mt., Tsubanuki Mt. and served by Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 273 m elevation (35.4556°N, 133.5275°E), Daisen offers travelers a base for sampling regional Matsuba-gani (winter snow crab) & Beni-zuwaigani, Nijisseiki (20th Century) Asian pears, Tottori beef-bone ramen (gyukotsu ramen) cuisine and exploring neighboring Kotoura (琴浦町) (10.2 km), Hiezu (日吉津村) (13.5 km), Hōki (伯耆町) (15.6 km), Yonago (米子市) (17.8 km).

The town is known for Mount Daisen, the tallest mountain in the Chūgoku Region. The mountain was an early center of Shinto and Buddhist practice, and the town has numerous designated Cultural Properties of Japan. Daisen Town spans the northern slopes of Mount Daisen (1,729 m, the highest peak in the Chūgoku region, often called 'Hōki Fuji') down to the Sea of Japan coast, home to Daisen-ji Temple, Ōgamiyama Shrine's stone forest path, and Daisen Masumizu Highland. Situated across rolling inland terrain at 273 m elevation in Tottori Prefecture, Daisen is anchored by local landmarks including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Senjō Mt., Tsubanuki Mt. and connects to neighboring Kotoura, Hiezu, Hōki via Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km). Within Tottori Prefecture, Daisen (大山町) serves as a town (町) in tottori prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum, sacred Mount Daisen ('Fuji of Hoki'), Kurayoshi white-walled storehouses, radium-rich Misasa Onsen, and Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road.

What to See & Do in Daisen (大山町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Daisen (大山町) from Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) at 273 m elevation (35.4556°N, 133.5275°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Daisen):

• Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) — local sightseeing landmark near Daisen (大山町).
• Senjō Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Daisen (大山町).
• Tsubanuki Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Daisen (大山町).
• Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) — local sightseeing landmark near Daisen (大山町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Daisen: Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Daisen

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Daisen (大山町) and Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Kotoura (琴浦町) — 10.2 km from Daisen (Tottori Prefecture)
• Hiezu (日吉津村) — 13.5 km from Daisen (Tottori Prefecture)
• Hōki (伯耆町) — 15.6 km from Daisen (Tottori Prefecture)
• Yonago (米子市) — 17.8 km from Daisen (Tottori Prefecture)
• Kōfu (江府町) — 17.9 km from Daisen (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Daisen & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Daisen (大山町) via Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km): 2h 30m direct from Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe to Tottori on the JR Super Hakuto Limited Express, or 2h 15m from Okayama to Yonago on the JR Yakumo. From Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) to reach central Daisen (35.4556°N, 133.5275°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Daisen (大山町) and neighboring Kotoura, Hiezu, Hōki. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Daisen, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Daisen between Tottori and Kotoura can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Daisen: While Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) anchors public transit for Daisen, picking up a rental car at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) makes it easy to link Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) and Senjō Mt. with nearby Kotoura (琴浦町) (10.2 km), Hiezu (日吉津村) (13.5 km), Hōki (伯耆町) (15.6 km), Yonago (米子市) (17.8 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Daisen (大山町) & Tottori

Dining near Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) and across Daisen (大山町) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Daisen:

• Matsuba-gani (winter snow crab) & Beni-zuwaigani — regional specialty enjoyed across Daisen (大山町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Nijisseiki (20th Century) Asian pears — regional specialty enjoyed across Daisen (大山町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Tottori beef-bone ramen (gyukotsu ramen) — regional specialty enjoyed across Daisen (大山町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Tottori spice curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Daisen (大山町) and Tottori Prefecture.

If you are dining in Daisen (大山町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km).

Where to Stay in Daisen (大山町)

Visitors staying overnight in Daisen (大山町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Kotoura, Hiezu, Hōki for quick train access into Daisen. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Daisen & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Daisen (大山町, 273 m elevation at 35.4556°N, 133.5275°E): April–October for coastal sand dunes, Mount Daisen hikes, and Uradome Coast kayaking; November–March for winter crab feasts and Misasa Onsen.

Wider sightseeing across Tottori Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) in Daisen (大山町) includes: Sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum, sacred Mount Daisen ('Fuji of Hoki'), Kurayoshi white-walled storehouses, radium-rich Misasa Onsen, and Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road.

Practical Travel Tips for Daisen (大山町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Daisen: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) for local bus schedules to Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) and walking maps of Daisen (大山町).
• Cash & ATMs in Daisen: Convenience stores and major hotels around Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Daisen accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Daisen: Around Nawa Station (名和駅) (6.6 km) and neighboring Kotoura, Hiezu, Hōki, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.