Lost Railroad in Kurayoshi

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FoodKURAYOSHI

The fantastic scenery is said to be the mostbeautiful lost railroad in Japan.
The National Railways Kurayoshi Line once connected approximately 20
kilometers from Kurayoshi Station to Yamamori Station in Sekigane. It
was abolished at the end of March 1985, ending its 72-year history.
Even now, many years after the line was discontinued, traces of the rails
and platforms remain, and their remains can be seen in various partsof Kurayoshi City, including the Sekigane area. From the ruins ofTaikyuji Station in Sekigane to the entrance of Yamamori Tunnel, there
are ruins of abandoned railway lines in the bamboo forest, creating afantastical scenery. You can freely walk around the ruins of the former
National Railways Kurayoshi Line, except for the Yamamori Tunnel.

Utsubuki Kouen Dango

Beef Bone Ramen

Sekigane Wasabi

A local ramen made from beef bones that has been eaten inKurayoshi since the end of the war. Be sure to try Kurayoshi'ssoul food.

Wasabi, a specialty of Sekigane,grown in underground water originatingfrom Mt. Daisen.

A famous confectionery representing Kurayoshi thathas been around since the Meiji period. The
three-colored dumpling wrapped in three kinds ofwhite bean paste, red bean paste, and matcha redbean paste is very rustic and adorable. Sold at Ishitani
Seikado and other souvenir shops in the city.

*The section from Taikyuji Station Ruins to Yamamori Tunnel-mae
will be closed in winter due to the difficulty of ensuring safety due
to snow and ice.

Kurayoshi Gokumi Watermelon
Watermelons are made with a lot of time and effort using
innovative cultivation methods such as grafting. It ischaracterized by its thin skin, sweetness, crunchiness, andsoft texture. (Late June to early July)459-1 Saiwai-cho (Ishitani Seikado)
Open 8:00~17:30 Closed : None

If you are coming to the "Taikyuji Station Ruins /Bamboo Grove Area" by car, etc.Please use thetourist information center / parking lot below.

Tottori 20th Century Pear

Kurayoshi
Prince Melon

Lost Railroad in Kurayoshi
Tourist Information Center

Pear is the representative fruit ofTottori. Kurayoshi City and its
surrounding areas are a major
producer of 20th century pears, which
are known for their juicy texture andsweetness. (Late August to early
September)

A safe and secure melon that uses lesspesticides by spraying skim milk powder(milk cultivation). It is highly praised for its
thick flesh, sweetness, and long shelf life.
(Mid-May to late June)

77-1 Taikyuji,Sekigane-cho
Open 10:00~16:30(12:00-13:00 close)
Closed : Mon-Thu,December-February

Sekigane Onsen

Kurayoshi City
Local Mascot

Event

Kurasuke Kun

Tottori

SUN-IN Mirai Walk

Kurayoshi

A walking competition held in Kurayoshi
City as the main venue. You can enjoy
nature, the townscape, and interactingwith local people. (Around June)

TokyoOsaka

Kurayoshi Spring FestivalSeiryu Yu YOU Village
Sekigane Yu-meikan
Sekigane Onsen, which opened approximately 1,300 years ago, boasts one of the highest
levels of radium in Japan and has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 hot springs. It iseffective for neuralgia, muscle pain, recovery from fatigue, etc., and has an outstanding
hormesis effect that increases the body's "immunity" and "natural healing power"!

The Koizumi River, which originates at the footof Mt.Daisen, allows you to enjoy Sekigane's
outdoor activities such as fishing for rainbow
trout, yamame trout, and char, catching them,and barbecuing.

Kurayoshi City is a city located in central Tottori Prefecture with apopulation of approximately 45,000 people, and includes theUtsubuki-Tamagawa district, which has been designated as a nationally
important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings. Manyof the houses and storehouses that were built remain.

1139 Sekigane-Shuku,Sekigane-cho
Open 10:00~21:00 Reception is open until 20:30Closed : MonSekigane Satomi Festival
A festival held to commemorate Satomi
Tadayoshi, who is said to be the model
for Nanso Satomi Hakkenden, and hismaster and servant. (1st Sunday of Sep.)

639 Koizumi,Sekigane-cho
Mar - Sep 7:00-18:00, Oct - Feb 8:00-16:30

An original character work in the formof a pilgrimage to a sacred place,where fans and the town enjoy
supporting the eight boys together.
A drama tour in which uniquecharacters from across the era play anactive role in Kurayoshi is now
available on the official “KurayoshiHakkenden” YouTube channel.

Sekigane Yu-meikan
A day-trip hot spring facility where you canenjoy rock baths, wooden baths, open-airbaths, saunas, and more.
In addition to the rest room, massage corner,and shop, there is also a restaurant
called ”Shirogane Shokudo” where you canenjoy local cuisine using char, a river fish, so
you can spend a relaxing day there.

Related events will be held throughout the city,
centering around Utsubuki Park, which has been
selected as one of the top 100 cherry blossom
viewing spots. (Late March to late June)

Sweetland TAKARA© 倉吉八犬伝 / 倉吉観光 MICE協会

Kurayoshi's summer tradition. On the first day
there will be a mitsuboshi dance, and on thesecond day there will be stage events and a
Hiten fireworks display. (First Saturday andSunday in August)Goou-sazuke,Kan-non-ichi
In the “Goou-sazuke” , worshipers
compete for lucky trees in hopes ofreceiving good fortune for the year. The
next day, a “Kan-non-ichi” will be held at
the Shirakabe Dozo Group, where
various food stalls will be lined up. (3rdSaturday and Sunday in February)

JR Kurayoshi Station Tourist Information Center
JR Kurayoshi Station 1st Floor Agei195-12,Kurayoshi CIty

The clock tower with a pear green triangular roof is a landmark.
From Japanese-style sweets to Western sweets, there is a wide
selection of famous confections that make use of local specialties.
2913 Sekigane-Shuku,Sekigane-cho
Open 9:30~17:00 Closed : None

Kurayoshi Utsubuki Festival

Kurayoshi Shirakabe Dozogun Tourist Information Center
Uomachi 2568-1,Kurayoshi CityAccess
To Kurayoshi

Brochure production : Kurayoshi Tourism MICE Association

Hotel List

Uomachi 2568-1,Kurayoshi City

info@kurayoshi-kankou.jp

2024.04

Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture

TRAVEL SPOT GUIDEKurayoshi Shirakabe Dozogun❷❶❸❶ Gensui Sake Brewery / Sake

❷ BREW LAB KURAYOSHI / Craft Beer

Area around Shirakabe Dozogun

Yonezawa
Taiyaki❸ Kurayoshi Winery / Wine

Honmachi-dori Street in Shirakabe Dozogun is an irresistible
street for alcohol lovers, with shops selling sake, beer, andwine lined up within walking distance.

The traditional taiyaki, which is baked one
by one in a mold, is characterized by sweet
red bean paste that goes all the way to thetail, and the white skin that has remained
unchanged since the company's founding.
2-929-1 Sakaimachi-machi
Open 10:00~18:00 Closed : TueAs soon as you step inside, you willencounter an unexpected encounter.
This area, where many buildings from the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras still remain,
has been designated as a nationally important preservation district for traditionalbuildings. The stone bridge over the Tamagawa River and the calm, atmospherictownscape with red tiles and white plaster walls are lined with restaurants, cafes,
souvenir shops, and various experience facilities built from renovated storehouses andtownhouses, making for a leisurely stroll through the town. can be enjoyed.

SeisuianUtsubuki Kairou

1-876 Sakai-machi
Open 11:00~14:00 / 17:00~20:00(Closed : Tue,Wed night)

A complex facility right next to Shirakabe
Dozogun. The observation deck is located 15
meters above the ground, offering a 360° viewof Mt. Utsubuki and the red-tiled townscape.

A long-established soy sauce shop. In
addition to soy sauce, there are also
many sweets made with soy sauce, suchas ice cream, macaroons, and jelly.

1032-19 Meiji-machi Open 9:00~18:00
Closed : Thu1032-19 Meiji-machi Open 9:00~17:30
Closed : New Year’s Holiday

40minExperiencein Shirakabe

Reservation
Required

3,300 yen (tax included) per guide for up to 1 hour
*1,100 yen (tax included) for every 30 minutes if it
exceeds 1 hour.One guide will guide up to 20 people.

*Information is subject to change
without notice. Please check directlywith each store for details such as
business status and fees.
... Time required

Kyudo (Japanese Archery)

Kurayoshi StorytellingPottery Experience

This is an activity facility where the distance tothe target is 8m, which is shorter than usual,
so even beginners can easily enjoy archery.
No reservation required.

You can listen to historical talks about
Kurayoshi. It is also possible to tour theresidence.

Enjoy a casual pottery experience. Unglazed
and glazed finished products can be deliveredat a later date (shipping fee not included).

2701 Nishi-machi (Toyota Residence)
500 yenOnly Japanese

1-chome2443,Shin-machi(Tougeikan)
1,500 yen + shipping fee

2577 Higashinaka-machi (matotoya)
5 arrows 500 yen etc.
People over 130cm tall.

30min

The oldest existing circular school building in Japan has been reborn and opened as oneof the largest figure museums in Japan. Approximately 2,000 works by Japan's leading
figure makers are on display. Other highlights include a corner that recreates theclassrooms of those days and a spiral staircase in the center of the building.

Kuwata Soy Sauce Brewery

Founded over 100 years ago with a dedication
to mochi. Kurayoshi's specialty "Mochi Shabu"
is a hot pot dish that can only be enjoyedhere. When you dip the rice cake into thesoup stock, it melts in your mouth.

20min

Shirakabe Dozogun Tour Guide Only JapaneseA unique guide will happily introduce you to the charm of
the Shirakabe Dozogun, which you can't understand justby walking, with anecdotes from the time.

Enkei Gekijo Kurayoshi Figure Museum

Machiya60min

1-2971-2 Kaji-machi
Open 9:00 - 17:00 (Summer time -18:00) Closed : None

Tottori 20th Century Pear Museum
The only museum in Japan with a pear theme. In addition toexhibits focusing on the history and cultivation of pears, the``Mysterious Pear Garden'', which is designed to simulate
exploring a pear orchard in a smaller size, is also popular, as is
the corner where you can taste and compare three varieties ofpears throughout the year. At the attached parlor, you can enjoy`20th Century Pear Soft-serve Ice Cream'' and ``Nashikko Mini
Parfait'', both of which have an addictive harmony of refreshingacidity and vanilla.
198-4 Dakyoji-cho
Open 9:00 - 17:00 (Entrance close at 16:40)
Closed : Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday(Or the first work day if after a long weekend)
December 29th -January 3rd

2568-1 Uo-machi

Akagawara Building No.1
The building is a renovated soy sauce warehouse built in the Taisho era, and the first floor isstocked with local specialties and other souvenirs. The second floor has local crafts andhandmade goods stores, as well as various exhibition corners.
1-2441 Shin-machi Open 9:00 - 17:00 (Closed : New Year’s Holiday)

Hakota Dolls (Kurayoshi Hariko)
A folk toy from Kurayoshi City that has been
passed down since the Edo period. Hakota DollWorkshop produces and sells a variety ofpapier-mâché. You can also try the "face drawing
experience" where you can draw your own facial
expressions.

Hakota Dolls Workshop
2529 Uo-machi
Open 10:00 - 17:00 (Closed : Wed)

Open 9:00 - 17:00 (Closed : None)

Around New Year, Open Time Will Change.

Kurayoshi Kasuri
Kurayoshi's traditional craft, “Kurayoshi Kasuri” , is characterized byintricate and elaborate patterns that look like they were woven directlyfrom a painting. At the Kurayoshi Furusato Crafts Museum, “KurayoshiKasuri” is on display and for sale. You can also tour the weaving
machine and experience making coasters.

Kurayoshi Kimono Rental

Hakota Dolls Face Drawing
Experience drawing your own facial
expressions on the Hakota Doll, a local
papier-mâché doll that has been passed downin Kurayoshi since the Edo period, as well ason the Watari and the Inaba White Rabbit.

At the Kurayoshi Furusato Crafts Museum, wecreate original coasters by weaving them stepby step using a loom. You can choose fromseveral coaster sizes and patterns.

2529 Uo-machi (Hakota Dolls Workshop)
1,300 yen etc.
You can choose papier mache.

2606 Uo-machi
1,000 yen
Elementary school students and above.

5,000 yen per pearson.
Two or more people canapply.Reservation required
at least 5 days in advance.

30min

60-180min

Kurayoshi
Coaster Making
KasuriConstruction site: 2-chome, Dakyoji-cho

A stroll-style garden with a pond created by
Teiichi Ogawa, one of modern Kurayoshi's
leading businessmen and politicians. In
addition to strolling through the garden, you
can relax with a cup of matcha while looking out
at the garden in the tea room "Nanzanso."

As a base for sightseeing in the Kurayoshi Shirakabe Dozogun,
it is located near the tourist parking lot and bus parking lot.

Wearing a kimono made from the traditional
craft “Kurayoshi Kasuri” walk through thewhite-walled storehouses. In summer, wear ayukata. Also available for men.

An art museum with a large open roof with lots of free space. We encourage encounters withdiverse people, art, and culture and creativity on a daily basis, and welcome visitors with openarms.(Courtesy of Maki and Associates, Image production: Vicc Ltd.)

Ogawa’s Garden Kansuien

30min

Kurayoshi Shirakabe Dozogun
Tourist Information Center■Rental Bicycle ■Luggage Lockers ■Brochure ■Wheelchair■Baby Carriage ■Vending Machine ■Capsule-toy ■Postcards

Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art 2025.3.30 OPEN !

Making Bracelets and Straps

3030-12 Kawahara-cho
Open 9:30 - 17:00 (Reservation Only)(Closed : Mon - Thu)

Create one-of-a-kind straps and bracelets
using your favorite stones and combinations.
Even children can easily try it out.

Kurayoshi Railroad Museum
The museum, which was built on the site of Utsubuki
Station, displays documents and photo panels from thetime, and next to the memorial hall, there is also an SL
locomotive from the time on display.
1012-7 Meiji-machi Open 9:00 - 17:00 (Closed : None)

2542 Uo-machi (Voyage)
Elementary school student : 1,500 yen etc.
Adult Price : 2,000yen etc.

45-90min

20min

Kurayoshi Furusato Crafts Museum
2606 Higashinaka-machi
Open 10:00 - 17:00 (Closed : Wed,Fri)

Bamboo Lanterns

Stained Glass Goods

By drilling holes in bamboo and creating
patterns, you can easily create a wonderfullantern. Recommended for children as it
requires no strength.

Experience making accessories using stainedglass. Even beginners can easily create theirown works while being carefully taught how tosolder.

Held at a designated venue within
Shirakabe Dozogun.
2,000 yen etc.
Reservation Required.

793 Nakano-machi (Orusubantou)
1,500 yen etc.
Reservation Required.

Defense theory of thecyber world
Mystery-solving content for walking aroundtown linked to your smartphone.
2568-1 Uo-machi (Tourist Information)
500 yenPlease have your smartphone or tabletready. Only Japanese

Hodoki-gami
The past you want to forget has been turned
into a paper, so if you float it gently on
Hagoromo Pond, it will dissolve in the waterand sublimate your feelings.
Hagoromo pond,Utsubuki Park
Red and Blue 400 yen each
Purchase at the tourist information center(2568-1 Uo-machi)

Utsubuki MountainUtsubuki Park

Kurayoshi Museum

Kurayoshi City Hall

Utsubukiyama, the symbol of Kurayoshi, is
204m above sea level. Utsubuki Castle wasbuilt by Yamana Moriyoshi in the Middle
Ages. It is also popular as a trekking coursewith well-developed walking paths. It is atreasure trove of natural forests covered in
virgin forest, and you can enjoy forest
bathing throughout the year.

It is known as the best cherry blossom viewing
spot in the Sanin area, and azaleas andcamellias also grow in clumps. The park also
has a corner for small animals such as
monkeys and goats, making it a relaxing place
for families with children. It is the second citypark in Japan after Tokyo Hibiya Park.

A museum built with the motif of a group ofwhite-walled storehouses. Exhibits include
archaeological materials, works of art related
to the local area, and folklore materials.

A modernist building designed byworld-renowned architect Kenzo Tange.
Exposed concrete pillars, beams, and eaves
are effectively arranged to create an exterior
that emphasizes the horizontal line.

9:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) Closed on
Mondays (next day if Monday is a holiday)
3445-8 Nakanomachi, Kurayoshi City

722 Aoicho, Kurayoshi City