Things to Do in Yurihama (湯梨浜町), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Yurihama (湯梨浜町) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Mikanmuri Yama, Tōgō-ike, Hachibuse Mt. and served by Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 22 m elevation (35.4735°N, 133.9078°E), Yurihama 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 Kurayoshi (倉吉市) (9.4 km), Hokuei (北栄町) (12.4 km), Misasa (三朝町) (13.6 km), Kotoura (琴浦町) (24.4 km).

Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 22 m elevation in Tottori Prefecture, Yurihama is anchored by local landmarks including Mikanmuri Yama, Tōgō-ike, Hachibuse Mt. and connects to neighboring Kurayoshi, Hokuei, Misasa via Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km). Within Tottori Prefecture, Yurihama (湯梨浜町) 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 Yurihama (湯梨浜町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Yurihama (湯梨浜町) from Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) at 22 m elevation (35.4735°N, 133.9078°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Yurihama):

• Mikanmuri Yama — local sightseeing landmark near Yurihama (湯梨浜町).
• Tōgō-ike — local sightseeing landmark near Yurihama (湯梨浜町).
• Hachibuse Mt. — local sightseeing landmark near Yurihama (湯梨浜町).
• Hanachiga-sen — local sightseeing landmark near Yurihama (湯梨浜町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Yurihama: Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Yurihama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Yurihama (湯梨浜町) and Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Kurayoshi (倉吉市) — 9.4 km from Yurihama (Tottori Prefecture)
• Hokuei (北栄町) — 12.4 km from Yurihama (Tottori Prefecture)
• Misasa (三朝町) — 13.6 km from Yurihama (Tottori Prefecture)
• Kotoura (琴浦町) — 24.4 km from Yurihama (Tottori Prefecture)
• Tottori (鳥取市) — 29.6 km from Yurihama (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Yurihama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Yurihama (湯梨浜町) via Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 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 Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) to reach central Yurihama (35.4735°N, 133.9078°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Yurihama (湯梨浜町) and neighboring Kurayoshi, Hokuei, Misasa. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Yurihama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Yurihama between Tottori and Kurayoshi 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 Yurihama: While Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) anchors public transit for Yurihama, picking up a rental car at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) makes it easy to link Mikanmuri Yama and Tōgō-ike with nearby Kurayoshi (倉吉市) (9.4 km), Hokuei (北栄町) (12.4 km), Misasa (三朝町) (13.6 km), Kotoura (琴浦町) (24.4 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Yurihama (湯梨浜町) & Tottori

Dining near Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) and across Yurihama (湯梨浜町) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Yurihama:

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

If you are dining in Yurihama (湯梨浜町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km).

Where to Stay in Yurihama (湯梨浜町)

Visitors staying overnight in Yurihama (湯梨浜町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Kurayoshi, Hokuei, Misasa for quick train access into Yurihama. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Yurihama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Yurihama (湯梨浜町, 22 m elevation at 35.4735°N, 133.9078°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 Mikanmuri Yama in Yurihama (湯梨浜町) 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 Yurihama (湯梨浜町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Yurihama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) for local bus schedules to Mikanmuri Yama and walking maps of Yurihama (湯梨浜町).
• Cash & ATMs in Yurihama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Mikanmuri Yama often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Yurihama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Yurihama: Around Matsuzaki Station (松崎駅) (0.8 km) and neighboring Kurayoshi, Hokuei, Misasa, 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.