Things to Do in Hōki (伯耆町), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Hōki (伯耆町) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山), Kyōragi San (京羅木山) and served by Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 96 m elevation (35.3348°N, 133.4410°E), Hōki 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 Kōfu (江府町) (8.5 km), Nanbu (南部町) (8.5 km), Hiezu (日吉津村) (13.4 km), Hino (日野町) (13.5 km).

On the west side of the train tracks just after leaving Hōki-Mizoguchi station, a very large green statue of an Oni is visible on the hill overlooking the town and the Hino River. Before the Kishimoto-Mizokuchi town merger which created Hōki, the oni was Mizokuchi's town mascot and as such is featured on manhole covers, phone booths, post boxes and even the town's highway rest stop (where the building housing the restrooms is shaped like a giant oni head). Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 96 m elevation in Tottori Prefecture, Hōki is anchored by local landmarks including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山), Kyōragi San (京羅木山) and connects to neighboring Kōfu, Nanbu, Hiezu via Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km). Within Tottori Prefecture, Hōki (伯耆町) 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 Hōki (伯耆町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Hōki (伯耆町) from Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) at 96 m elevation (35.3348°N, 133.4410°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Hōki):

• Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hōki (伯耆町).
• Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hōki (伯耆町).
• Kyōragi San (京羅木山) — local sightseeing landmark near Hōki (伯耆町).
• Senjō Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Hōki (伯耆町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Hōki: Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Hōki

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Hōki (伯耆町) and Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Kōfu (江府町) — 8.5 km from Hōki (Tottori Prefecture)
• Nanbu (南部町) — 8.5 km from Hōki (Tottori Prefecture)
• Hiezu (日吉津村) — 13.4 km from Hōki (Tottori Prefecture)
• Hino (日野町) — 13.5 km from Hōki (Tottori Prefecture)
• Yonago (米子市) — 14.7 km from Hōki (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Hōki & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Hōki (伯耆町) via Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 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 Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) to reach central Hōki (35.3348°N, 133.4410°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Hōki (伯耆町) and neighboring Kōfu, Nanbu, Hiezu. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Hōki, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Hōki between Tottori and Kōfu 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 Hōki: While Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) anchors public transit for Hōki, 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 Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) with nearby Kōfu (江府町) (8.5 km), Nanbu (南部町) (8.5 km), Hiezu (日吉津村) (13.4 km), Hino (日野町) (13.5 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Hōki (伯耆町) & Tottori

Dining near Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) and across Hōki (伯耆町) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Hōki:

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

If you are dining in Hōki (伯耆町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km).

Where to Stay in Hōki (伯耆町)

Visitors staying overnight in Hōki (伯耆町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Kōfu, Nanbu, Hiezu for quick train access into Hōki. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Hōki & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Hōki (伯耆町, 96 m elevation at 35.3348°N, 133.4410°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 Hōki (伯耆町) 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 Hōki (伯耆町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Hōki: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) for local bus schedules to Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) and walking maps of Hōki (伯耆町).
• Cash & ATMs in Hōki: Convenience stores and major hotels around Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 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 Hōki accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Hōki: Around Hōki Mizoguchi Station (伯耆溝口駅) (1.6 km) and neighboring Kōfu, Nanbu, Hiezu, 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.