Things to Do in Kōfu (江府町), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Kōfu (江府町) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山), Senjō Mt. and served by Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 315 m elevation (35.2950°N, 133.5206°E), Kōfu 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 Hōki (伯耆町) (8.5 km), Shinjō (新庄村) (10.8 km), Hino (日野町) (13.3 km), Nanbu (南部町) (15.9 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 315 m elevation in Tottori Prefecture, Kōfu is anchored by local landmarks including Kōrei Zan (孝霊山), Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山), Senjō Mt. and connects to neighboring Hōki, Shinjō, Hino via Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km). Within Tottori Prefecture, Kōfu (江府町) 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 Kōfu (江府町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Kōfu (江府町) from Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) at 315 m elevation (35.2950°N, 133.5206°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Kōfu):

• Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kōfu (江府町).
• Hōbutsu Zan (宝仏山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kōfu (江府町).
• Senjō Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Kōfu (江府町).
• Tsubanuki Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Kōfu (江府町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Kōfu: Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Kōfu

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Kōfu (江府町) and Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Hōki (伯耆町) — 8.5 km from Kōfu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Shinjō (新庄村) — 10.8 km from Kōfu (Okayama Prefecture)
• Hino (日野町) — 13.3 km from Kōfu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Nanbu (南部町) — 15.9 km from Kōfu (Tottori Prefecture)
• Daisen (大山町) — 17.9 km from Kōfu (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Kōfu & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Kōfu (江府町) via Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 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 Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) to reach central Kōfu (35.2950°N, 133.5206°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Kōfu (江府町) and neighboring Hōki, Shinjō, Hino. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Kōfu, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Kōfu between Tottori and Hōki 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 Kōfu: While Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) anchors public transit for Kōfu, 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 Hōki (伯耆町) (8.5 km), Shinjō (新庄村) (10.8 km), Hino (日野町) (13.3 km), Nanbu (南部町) (15.9 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Kōfu (江府町) & Tottori

Dining near Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) and across Kōfu (江府町) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Kōfu:

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

If you are dining in Kōfu (江府町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km).

Where to Stay in Kōfu (江府町)

Visitors staying overnight in Kōfu (江府町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Hōki, Shinjō, Hino for quick train access into Kōfu. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Kōfu & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Kōfu (江府町, 315 m elevation at 35.2950°N, 133.5206°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 Kōfu (江府町) 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 Kōfu (江府町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Kōfu: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) for local bus schedules to Kōrei Zan (孝霊山) and walking maps of Kōfu (江府町).
• Cash & ATMs in Kōfu: Convenience stores and major hotels around Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 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 Kōfu accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Kōfu: Around Ebi Station (江尾駅) (3.5 km) and neighboring Hōki, Shinjō, Hino, 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.