Things to Do in Hiezu (日吉津村), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Hiezu (日吉津村) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Kyōragi San (京羅木山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) and served by Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 5 m elevation (35.4446°N, 133.3792°E), Hiezu 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 Yonago (米子市) (4.3 km), Yasugi (安来市) (11.7 km), Hōki (伯耆町) (13.4 km), Daisen (大山町) (13.5 km).

Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 5 m elevation in Tottori Prefecture, Hiezu is anchored by local landmarks including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Kyōragi San (京羅木山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) and connects to neighboring Yonago, Yasugi, Hōki via Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km). Within Tottori Prefecture, Hiezu (日吉津村) serves as a village (村) 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 Hiezu (日吉津村): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Hiezu (日吉津村) from Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) at 5 m elevation (35.4446°N, 133.3792°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Hiezu):

• Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hiezu (日吉津村).
• Kyōragi San (京羅木山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hiezu (日吉津村).
• Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hiezu (日吉津村).
• Senjō Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Hiezu (日吉津村).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Hiezu: Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Hiezu

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Hiezu (日吉津村) and Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Yonago (米子市) — 4.3 km from Hiezu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Yasugi (安来市) — 11.7 km from Hiezu (Shimane Prefecture)
• Hōki (伯耆町) — 13.4 km from Hiezu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Daisen (大山町) — 13.5 km from Hiezu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Nanbu (南部町) — 13.9 km from Hiezu (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Hiezu & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Hiezu (日吉津村) via Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 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 Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) to reach central Hiezu (35.4446°N, 133.3792°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Hiezu (日吉津村) and neighboring Yonago, Yasugi, Hōki. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Hiezu, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Hiezu between Tottori and Yonago 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 Hiezu: While Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) anchors public transit for Hiezu, 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 Kyōragi San (京羅木山) with nearby Yonago (米子市) (4.3 km), Yasugi (安来市) (11.7 km), Hōki (伯耆町) (13.4 km), Daisen (大山町) (13.5 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Hiezu (日吉津村) & Tottori

Dining near Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) and across Hiezu (日吉津村) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Hiezu:

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

If you are dining in Hiezu (日吉津村) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km).

Where to Stay in Hiezu (日吉津村)

Visitors staying overnight in Hiezu (日吉津村) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Yonago, Yasugi, Hōki for quick train access into Hiezu. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Hiezu & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Hiezu (日吉津村, 5 m elevation at 35.4446°N, 133.3792°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 Hiezu (日吉津村) 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 Hiezu (日吉津村)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Hiezu: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) for local bus schedules to Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) and walking maps of Hiezu (日吉津村).
• Cash & ATMs in Hiezu: Convenience stores and major hotels around Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 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 Hiezu accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Hiezu: Around Hōki Daisen Station (伯耆大山駅) (1.7 km) and neighboring Yonago, Yasugi, 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.