New Travel Ideas in Japan: Immerse Yourself in Yonago and Experience Pure Japanese Style

: Experience Traditional Crafts - Pottery Experience: Yonago has many pottery workshops where you can visit and make your own pottery. Feel the charm of traditional pottery in the contact between clay and fingertips, and learn about the inheritance of Japanese pottery culture. - Washi Paper Making Experience: Washi paper is a traditional Japanese craft with a long history and unique production process. By participating in washi paper making, you can experience a series of delicate processes from material selection to paper making and drying, and make your own washi paper souvenirs. Enjoy Hot Spring Culture - Kaike Onsen: This is a famous seaside hot spring resort in Yonago with natural hot spring resources. While soaking in the hot spring pool, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Japan and Mt. Daisen in the distance, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. - Hot Spring Inn Experience: Stay at a traditional Japanese hot spring inn in Kaike Onsen, such as Kaike Fuga Onsen Hotel. The inn offers exquisite kaiseki cuisine, and you can also experience traditional Japanese accommodation culture, such as tatami rooms and yukata. Experience Anime and Yokai Culture - Conan Town, Yura: Take the Conan train from Yonago Station to Yura, the hometown of Conan's author Gosho Aoyama. In the town, you can see Conan statues and visit the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, which displays Conan's creative process and related anime works. - Sakaiminato Yokai Town: Take the JR Sakaiminato Line to Sakaiminato, the hometown of GeGeGe no Kitaro's author Shigeru Mizuki. The town has a 20-kilometer-long Yokai Street, filled with artworks showcasing yokai features. The station, train, sculptures, and lights are all full of yokai elements. Stroll Through Natural Scenery - Yonago Castle Ruins Park: The park retains ancient castle ruins and beautiful gardens, with different scenery in each season. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, and in autumn, maple leaves turn red. Walking through the park feels like traveling back to ancient Japan. - Tottori Sand Dunes: Although not in Yonago, it is close to Yonago. It is the largest sand dune in Japan, with a vast desert on one side and the vast Sea of Japan on the other, forming a unique natural landscape. Taste Traditional Cuisine - Matsuba Crab Cuisine: Tottori Prefecture, where Yonago is located, is a famous production area for Matsuba crab. You can taste fresh and delicious Matsuba crab at local seafood restaurants, such as steamed Matsuba crab and crab hot pot. - Daisen Kuroushi Cuisine: Daisen Kuroushi is a local specialty ingredient with tender and juicy meat. You can go to restaurants such as Daisen Kuroushi Kyo Shotei to taste various dishes made with Daisen Kuroushi, such as grilled steak and beef shabu-shabu.