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Hokuei Town Sightseeing Spots in Central Tottori Travel a Little Further 15 mins 30 mins to Find More Fun! by Car by Car See,

The Distant Town(Kurayoshi) Misasa Onsen(Misasa) Hear&Enjoy " na Machi e" (To the Distant Town), a Misasa Onsen, one of the most famous hot manga by Jiro Taniguchi, is set against the springs of the San'in region, has long been regard- backdrop of Kurayoshi in the 1930s. The ed for its therapeutic benefits. Its waters, with one town's scenery, reminiscent of a bygone era, re- of the highest radon contents worldwide, are wide- ! mains preserved in a peaceful stillness. The ly known for their "hormesis effect", which district of white-walled storehouses has been strengthens immunity and the body's natural nationally designated as an important area of self-healing abilities. It is famous for the open-air Hokuei The Junior Detective historical buildings for preservation. baths that line the sides of Misasa Bridge.

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Lake Togo Yotsude-ami (Yurihama) Kanzaki Shrine (Kotoura) As one of San'in region's eight most beautiful The roof of the main hall is constructed in the views, Lake Togo is a brackish water lake, yatsumune-zukuri ("eight-ridged") style, with 12km in circumference. The shores of the lake exquisite carvings of flowers, birds and other contain attractions such as Hawai Onsen, Togo fauna and flora decorating the edges from the Onsen, and Enchoen, one of the largest Chi- underside of the roof. The spectacular dragons carved on the ceiling at the hall's entrance are nese-style gardens in . The pleasant lake- H28.6 side breeze is perfect for an enjoyable stroll. a breathtaking sight for visitors. The large shijimi clams produced in Lake Togo (Prefecturally-designated Cultural Assets No. 1, are famous as "black diamonds". No. 2)

For further information, please visit the "Central Tottori Tourism Promotion Organization" homepage.

Central Tottori Tourism Promotion Organization

Inquiries Hokuei Town Tourism Association 573-1 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town, Tohaku District, Tottori Prefecture 689-2221 Tel.& Fax: 0858‐37‐5874 We support activities towards the registration of Mt. Mitoku as a World Heritage Site

https://www.hokuei-kankou.jp Hokuei Town Tourism Association ©GOSHO AOYAMA/SHOGAKUKAN The Conan Train Rushes to "The Town Where You Can Meet Detective Conan"

03 Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory A row of wind turbines stands as the symbol of this windy 04 Conan's House: Beika Shopping Street town.With the ocean, mountains and earth, Hokuei is surrounded Hokuei by nature on all sides, and if you listen closely, you will hear the 05 Play Areas sounds of nature that cannot be heard in bustling large cit- 08 Annual Events ies.Wherever you go in Hokuei, the energy of the great outdoors 09 Cultural Properties & Discovering History will put a spring in your step. This gentle town will make your 11 Specialty Products Town heart feel light and happy. 13 Crop Harvesting Experiences 15 Local Sake 16 Handcraft Experiences Environmentally Friendly 17 Roadside Stations & Local Manufactured Goods "Town of the Wind" 19 Map of Hokuei 21 Gourmet Guide 22 Transport Access

01 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 02 Visit and Enjoy this Shopping Street, Unique in the World! Experience the World Created by Mr. Gosho Aoyama!!

A Fun Museum, Composed of 7 Zones

Mr. Aoyama's workroom, recreated

Explore the world of "Detective Conan", while enjoying food and shopping in this composite leisure facility. Magic trick experience & Open Hours: Normal Open Hours Prof. Agasa's inventions

Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

A collection of Mr. Aoyama's memorabilia and artworks are displayed here. With attractions that include the tur- CONAN’S Kitchen CONAN GELATO bo-engine skateboard that appears in "Detective Conan", Open Hours: 10:00~17:00 (Last Order: 16:30) Closures: Every Tuesday Open Hours: 11:00~17:00 Closures: Every Thursday this facility is a must-see for fans of Gosho Aoyama. The café's menu included the "Conan Burger" and "Apotoxin Hot This specialty store permanently offers more than ten flavors of seasonal gelato made with fresh Open Hours: 9:30~17:30 (Open Year-round) Dog", inspired by Detective Conan, as well as lunch box sets! fruit and local ingredients. A special recommendation is the combination of raspberry and local Fees: Adults: 700 yen, Age 12~15: 500 yen, Inquiries: Tel.0858-49-1778 Daisen milk, with its perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. ! Inquiries: Tel.0858-49-6161 Age 6~11: 300 yen, Children under 6: Free *100 yen discount for groups of 20 or more Projection Inquiries: Tel.0858‐37‐5389 Mapping Original Artwork Gallery

Conan Goods Shop: Conan Detective Agency Café Poirot Conan Department Store Inside the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, a selection of Open Hours: 9:00~17:00 (Last Order: 16:30) Closures: Every Monday Open Hours: 10:00~18:00 Closures: None regional-exclusive original goods are available to buy. A café based on the motif of "Café Poirot" in the Conan series. Original A specialty shop for “Detective Conan” character goods, with a rich Open Hours: 9:30~17:30 (Open Year-round) menu items can be enjoyed here, including the "Café Poirot Ham Sandwich" lineup of items exclusive to this store. More and more exclusive Inquiries: Tel.0858‐37‐5500 *Products are subject to availability. and the "Detective Conan Napolitan Pasta". Inquiries: Tel.0858-49-1778 items are planned to appear in future! Inquiries: Tel.0858-37-5037 03 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 04 Have Fun Surrounded by Nature! Play ③Lakeside Daiei This park, located beside the lake near Nishitakao Dam, fea- tures a 3-course, 27-hole Ground Golf area, as well as a 80m-long roller slide. The park also includes the barbecue house "Yasuragi-no-ie" 1677 Nishitakao, Hokuei Town Inquiries: Management Office Tel. 0858‐57‐2323 Fax.0858‐57‐2344 Yasuragi-no-ie Tel. 0858‐57‐2225 Open Hours: 8:30~17:00 (July~August: 8:30~18:00)

You can find the Lakeside Daiei Ground Golf Course Fees "Detective Conan" ①Conan Street characters in various Children under 16 1 person/1 day 100 yen (100 yen) Stretches 1.4km from Conan Station (JR Yu- Age 16+ 1 person/1 day 400 yen (300 yen) locations around the ra Station) to the Gosho Aoyama Manga Fac- town! With plenty of Members 1 person/1 year 10,400 yen tory. You can find the characters from "Detec- 1 course 26,200 yen photo spots, too! Take a tive Conan" at various spots along the way, Exclusive Course Use 2 course 42,000 yen leisurely walk around, as artworks, or in signposts, and more! 3 course 62,800 yen and have fun spotting Ground Golf Equipment 1 person/1 time 100 yen Conan and his friends! *Discounts available for Hokuei Town residents *Prices in ( ) indicate group prices of 6 persons+ *Fees for exclusive use of all of Aozora Hiroba are the same as Ground Golf course exclusive use fees.

④ Odaiba Park ⑤Hojo Auto Campsite A park next to the National Historic A campsite within a pine grove, with 45 au- Site of the Yura Battery. The park to-camping spaces, 5 bungalows, and 100 includes a natural grass lawn, ten- regular camping pitches. Dappled sunlight nis courts, and a campsite. through the pines and the forest breeze will re- fresh you. The Tottori Sand Dunes, leading to The station interior is full of 1458‐16 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town the , lie to the rear of the site. ②Conan Station "Detective Conan" decorations. Inquiries: Odaiba Park Management Office Tel.& Fax: 0858‐37‐4888 488-1 Tai, Hokuei Town Reception Hours: 9:00~18:00 Inquiries: Tel. & Fax: 0858‐36‐4568

Odaiba Park Usage Fees General Under 50% Hokuei Residents) Over 50% Hokuei Residents (Non-residents) (E.g.: 1 resident, 3 tourists) (E.g. All residents) 1 court/ 620 yen 470 yen 310 yen Hojo Auto Campsite Usage Fees Tennis Courts 1 hour (Night: +400 yen) (Night: +300 yen) (Night: +200 yen) Auto Campsite 1 night/1 space 4,800yen Multipurpose All Areas/ 620 yen 470 yen 310 yen Regular Campsite 1 night or day/1 pitch 1,500yen Ground 1 hour (Night: +400 yen) (Night: +300 yen) (Night: +200 yen) Bungalow 1 night/1 cabin 6,500yen *1 Gateball Ground 1 area/1 hour 400 y e n 300ye n 200ye n Cooking Space 1 person (user only) 200yen Conan Train Day/2 hours 100 y e n 50y e n *50% discount when more than half of the group are residents of Hokuei *2 Campsite in Operation 1 night 620yen 310yen *20% discount for Japan Auto Camping Federation members when using *1 Night use currently unavailable as lighting is out of service auto camp spaces *2 Fees per person (50% discount for Hokuei residents) *Equipment rental, hot showers, coin-operated washing machines available

05 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 06 Annual Events

Hokuei Town is busy with unique events, including a marathon that attracts runners from all across Japan, as well as events where you can meet Mr. Gosho Aoyama!

⑥Hojo Sand Dune Coast and Wind Turbines The coast of Hokuei Town, which borders onto the Sea of Hokuei Sand Dunes Festival Japan, is a sandy beach that expands for 12.5km to the Packed full of activities and events! Large fireworks are east and west. In summer, smelt fishing and dragnet fish- launched over the sand dunes at the festival's conclusion. ing are popular here. Along the coastline there is a row of Held annually in late August 100m-tall wind turbines, which stand as a symbol of Inquiries: Hokuei Sand Dunes Festival Executive Hokuei's policy of environmental friendliness. Committee Tel.0858‐37-3158 Inquiries: Hokuei Town Environment & Energy Division Tel.0858‐37-3116

⑦Mt. Kumogaiyama Wild Vegetable Village A park located at the peak of Mt. Kumogaiyama (177.1m above sea level), containing a primary triangulation station. The Hojo Plain and the Sea of Japan unfurl before your Mascot Character eyes, and fishermen's fires can be viewed in summer. Suika-Nagaimo Kenko Marathon "Fuu-chan" 1270‐2 Magari, Hokuei Town This marathon competition has three courses, the 3km, 5km and 10km races, Inquiries: Hojo Auto Campsite Tel.0858‐36‐4568 which pass through hillside fields of watermelon (suika) and yams (nagaimo), both specialty products of Hokuei Town, as well as sand dune fields. After clearing the goal, runners can eat their fill of watermelons and yam soup! Held annually on 3rd Sunday of June (in principle) Venue: Hokuei Odaiba Park and surrounding area Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel.0858‐37‐5871 Watermelon Walk This 8km course forms a round trip from Deai-no-Hi- roba meeting place to the Yura Danjiri Festival Daiei Watermelon Sorting This festival originated with prayers for the safe Ground, passing water- passage of rice cargo ships and the safe loading melon fields and green- of the annual rice tax during the Edo period. A houses on the way. You portable shrine is paraded around the streets, can enjoy tasting Daiei with children and drums on top. Performed as watermelons at the sort- one of the annual festivals of Takae Shrine. ing ground. Held annually on the Sunday prior to Held annually in late June October 24 Venue: Deai-no-Hiroba ~ Daiei Watermelon Sorting Ground Venue: Yurashuku district, Hokuei Town Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel.0858‐37‐5871 Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel.0858‐37‐5871

07 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 08 ⑥Hokuei Mirai Denshokan (Hojo Folklore and History Museum) Encounter History Materials relating to Hokuei's history, folklore, and culture are See preserved and exhibited here. that Remains Vivid 47-1 Tai, Hokuei Town Inquiries: Hojo Folklore and History Museum Tel. 0858‐36‐4309 ④Hojo Hachiman Shrine Open Hours: 9:00~17:00 Kazutaka Ikuta Enshrined on Mt. Hachiman, with a panoramic view of the Hojo Closures: Every Monday (Closed next "Ameyu Shinogi Obachi" Plain. Medieval samurai commanders are highly venerated here, working day when Monday is a nation- and there is a munafuda (wooden tag commemorating the foun- al holiday), End-of-year & New Year’s dation of the shrine) dedicated by Tadayoshi Satomi. The Holidays shrine also has one of the oldest bells in the prefecture. Main Collection: Paintings by Kanji 365 Kitao, Hokuei Town Maeda, ceramic arts by Kazutaka Iku- Inquiries: Hojo Hachiman Shrine Tel. 0858‐36‐2612 ta, Hojo clay dolls, folk utensils and farming tools, and archaeological arti- facts Kanji Maeda "Hana"

The footsteps of our ances- tors, and many ①Historic Site: Remains of of the cultural Yura Battery assets they At the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, left behind, are this battery was built by the townspeo- Hokuei Town to be found in ple to protect the region from foreign Drone Hokuei Town. forces. Constructed with advanced Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the QR Come see and techniques, this is one of the few West- feel the lives code, and see aerial ern-style batteries in Japan whose origi- movies of Yura Battery! ⑤Shoganji Temple ⑦Grave of Zen Master Hioki Mokusen and history of nal shape remains preserved. The temple's collection includes seventy-six paintings The grave of the Hojoshima-born Zen Master Hioki Moku- our ancestors! Yurashuku, Hokuei Town by Itsugyu Hikita on the lattice ceiling of the main hall, sen, who served as the abbot of Eiheiji Temple and the Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education and a folding letter screen owned by Hioki Mokusen. head of the Soto Sect during the Taisho period. Tel. 0858‐37‐5871 57 Ekita, Hokuei Town 890 Hojoshima, Hokuei Town ③Higashitakao Kannonji Inquiries: Shoganji Temple Tel. 0858‐36‐2162 Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel. 0858‐37‐5871 ②Remains of Mutsuo Temple Reverberatory Furnace A total of 45 Buddha statues This site holds the remains of one of the are enshrined here, including greatest blast furnaces in Japan, where two National Important Cul- iron cannons were cast at the end of the tural Properties (a wooden Tokugawa Shogunate. It was built and Thousand-armed Kannon operated by the local samurai Takenobu statue, and a wooden Elev- Juntaro, with highly advanced technolog- en-faced Kannon Statue) and ical prowess. If the furnace remained in- eleven Prefectural Protected tact it would have a value comparable to Cultural Properties. Prior res- World Heritage status, however, unfortu- ervation required for vis- nately only the earthen walls surrounding the site are preserved. The furnace is its.(Admission fee: 500 yen) referenced in the motif on the exterior of the "Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory". Mutsuo, Hokuei Town 560 Higashitakao, Hokuei Town Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel. 0858‐37‐5871 Inquiries: Hokuei Town Board of Education Tel. 0858‐37‐5871

Discover History in Yura Search for traces of the Edo period, when Hokuei ⑩Former Site of the ⑫Former Site of Yura Feudal thrived as a post-station ⑧Saio Residence ⑨Fujitake Residence ⑪Saeki Residence ⑬Endo Residence ⑭Saino Residence town where ships em- Toyoda Residence Clan Storehouse barked and disembarked. The parental home of Yoshikatsu The home of Sokichi Fujitake, who The former site of the house and Formerly a high-class inn, which Built by the Tottori Clan as The former mansion of an official Bearing the shop name of Saio, who designed the 46cm-di- was responsible for transportation of gardens of Tazo Toyoda, who es- served as a Honjin (an official- a storehouse for the clan’s in charge of rice inspection. Pro- a blacksmith, a descen- ameter main battery loaded on the feudal clan’s rice, and traveled to tablished Ikueiko, the first private ly-designated inn for the use of annual rice tax, it remains vided support for the establish- dent of the swordsmith- the battleship “Yamato”. Osaka and back by chartered ship. school in the San’in region. the Daimyo lord and other nobles). today as an Inari Shrine. ment of the "Yura Danjiri" festival. ing Hiroyoshi Clan. 09 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 10 Taste

Sakyu Grapes Season: July to September Strawberries Season: December to June All of the fruits The marked temperature difference between the morning and vegetables and evening, a distinctive characteristic of sand dune Popular for their unique sweetness and tangi- grown in the rich fields, produces superbly sweet grapes. Large-size variet- ness, nurtured by Hokuei's naturally rich sand natural environ- ies with sensational flavors, including "Kyoho" "Delaware", dune soil! Enjoy a wide range of varieties, in- ment of Hokuei "Shine Muscat," and "Pione,", are cultivated here. cluding "Beni Hoppe" and "Akihime". Town are exqui- site! The local brand Taste the Seasonal Flavors of product "Daiei

Watermelon" has Sakyu Yam become famous Nature's Bounty! Mascot Character across Japan! "Sakyu Tororon" Season: Year-round

Season: June to November Tomatoes The redness of tomatoes comes Glehnia Root from the sun. Bathed in plentiful sun- Season: May to June A sand-dune grown plant of the car- light in the sand dune fields, Hokuei's rot family, Glehnia root is one of the sweet and delicious tomatoes reach Scallions delicacies of Hokuei Town. Use it in perfect ripeness. Harvested twice a With their crunchy texture, scallions salads or with a vinegar miso dress- year, in spring and autumn. also promote healthy blood-flow! ing, and also delicious in tempura.

Sakyu Yams Season: Year-round Season: July to September Season: Year-round Sakyu ("Sand-dune") Yams, which grow to a rich length in the soft, sandy soil, are a highly nutritious food. "Nebarik- ko", a new glutinous variety crossbred from "Nagaimo" and "Ichoimo" yams, has recently debuted!

Season: July to August Daiei Watermelon Mascot Character Daiei Watermelons "Natsumi-chan" Melons Season: June to July Figs White Leeks "Daiei Watermelons", one of the most popular and high- Melons are grown in the sand dunes Popular for their distinctive sweet- Soft, with a melt-in-the-mouth sweet- ly-reputed watermelon brands in the Japanese market, are and black topsoil of Hokuei. Loved by ness. Known as the "fruit of anti-ag- ness, white leeks are a perfect com- large-size, high-quality watermelons with a high sugar con- everyone for their sweet, soft, juicy ing and longevity", figs have many plement for meat dishes! Also deli- tent. The brand celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. flesh. health and beauty benefits. cious when grilled. 11 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 12 Taste Freshly-Picked Fruits, and Enjoy the Harvest!

Hojo Sand Dune Grapes Mascot Character "Hojoppi"

Grape-Picking When you pick a bunch of grapes from the loaded vine and cram them into your mouth, the sweet-sour taste will spread throughout your mouth: the authentic taste of "vine-fresh" grapes! Season: August to September Varities: Kyoho, Delaware, and more Fees: Age 12+: 1,500 yen, Age 6~11: 920 yen, Age 3~5: 600 yen Apple-Picking Inquiries: Sansan Budo-En The refreshing aroma that drifts through- Tel.0858‐36‐2252 out the apple orchard makes the delicious apples taste even better! Season: September to Early December Fees: Age 12+: 600 yen, Age 6~11: 500 yen Inquiries: Sakamoto Kanko Ringo-En Tel.0858‐37‐4914

"Beni Hoppe" Strawberry-Picking "Beni Hoppe" strawberries, bathed in the plentiful sunlight of the Hojo Sand Dunes, are large-sized fruits with firm flesh, popular for their balanced sweetness at 13%+ sugar content, and their re- freshing tanginess. Since they are grown on raised benches inside greenhouses, visitors can enjoy a pleasant and comfortable harvesting experience. Scallion-Picking Season: Late March to Mid-May Experience digging for scallions in Inquiries: Hokuei Dream Farm Co., Ltd. the vast sand dune fields, while gaz- Tel.0858‐37‐4512 ing up at Hokuei's wind turbines! Season: Late May to Mid-June Fees: Per tsubo lot (3.3㎡) Round scallions: 3,000 yen, Curved scallions: 2,500 yen Inquiries: Aogame Farm Tel.0858-36-3796 Spring Water Did you know that there is a famous spring of mineral water in the mountains of the Hi- gashitakao district of Hokuei? Said to have emerged from the god- dess Kannon's sleeve, this "Kannon Water" is well-known to a select few.

13 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 14 Be Entranced by Premium Sake Making Paper Lamps A Long-standing Sake Brewery, Since Edo Times Experience ①Sake, Shochu & Umeshu Umetsu Shuzo Co., Ltd. 1350 Oodani, Hokuei Town Tel.0858‐37‐2008 In business since 1865, this sake brewery has a deep relationship with the local area. Umetsu Shuzo respects the techniques handed down over time, and aims towards the creation of po- tent junmai (pure) sake. Among its flagship prod- ucts are "Junmai Hurray!", aimed at team support- You can make ers, the special junmai sake "Umaigana", which is your own lamp or brewed by local volunteers, and "Kimoto", created bookmark from using a revival of traditional methods. In addition, (Japanese "Sakyu Nagaimo Shochu", made with local spe- washi cialty yams, and "Nokyo Ume Sake", made by paper). Why not steeping ripe ume plums of around 5~6cm in di- take a unique pa- ameter in sake for two years, offer smooth and percraft as a sou- rich-bodied flavors. venir of your trip? ③Yurarin Studio Brewery Tours Available At this studio, you can make a lamp from Japanese paper, using "Inshu washi" paper, a traditional craft product of Tot- tori Prefecture. Using branches gathered from the nearby sand dunes or picked from the mountains for the lamp As Umetsu Shuzo is a small, hand-crafted brewery, tours are limited to frame, and scrap wood for the lamp base, a lamp with dis- families or groups of around 10 people. tinctive character can be created. Each lamp produces its Open Hours: 10:00~12:00, 13:00~16:00(Reservations required. Reserva- own unique ambience, depending on the pattern or color of tions may be unavailable due to brewery schedule.) the washi paper, and the color of the lamplight. How about *Tours are afternoon-only during the brewing season (November to April). crafting your own paper lamp with natural materials? Sample Tasting Only: Fee required (Vehicle drivers and minors cannot sam- Available Days: At Request Hours: 9:00~17:00 ple alcoholic drinks) Brewery Tours: Adults only (Age 20+), Fee required Inquiries: Yurarin Studio Director: Tomio Shinnoki Tour Fees: 1,500 yen (30-minute sample tasting available) Tel. 090-2802-9637 Sake is also available to purchase. 1556 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town

Soba Noodle-Making

④"Soba Dojo: Hidamari" at Yuraminato Kitamaebune As well as acquiring knowledge and skills, you can learn about the purpose of each step of the process of noodle-making from preparation onwards, and how to use the tools. Enjoy a fun time with friends or family. Made with 100% Local Grapes ②Wine Closures: Irregular Open Hours: 8:00~20:30 Fees: (Tax included): 4-person portion: 2,000 yen Hojyo Winery 8-person portion: 3,200 yen 608 Matsugami, Hokuei Town Tel.0858‐36‐2015 (Admission fees required separately) Meticulous in its use of local grapes nurtured by the soil of the Admission: 1 person: 200 yen 2 persons: 300 yen sand dunes and the San'in climate, Hojyo Winery, the oldest in the 3 persons: 400 yen 4 persons: 500 yen Chugoku region, has been in business since 1944. In pursuit of Duration: 1 batch (4-person portion): Around 90 mins ever-higher quality, Hojyo creates uniquely distinctive wines. Prod- Inquiries: "Soba Dojo: Hidamari" at Yuraminato Kitamaebune ucts include classic red, white, and rosé wines, as well as "Nou- Manager & Dojo Host: Masaya Yamada veau", the "Vintage" wine made with 100% grapes grown at Ho- Tel. 090-1323-8578 jyo's own vineyard, the superb "Sakyu Red/White", which received 1207-5 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town a prize at the Japan Wine Competition, "Kai Noir", and more. 15 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 16 Roadside Station Daiei Roadside Station Hojo Park

Restaurant Tororoya Nebarikko Enjoy dishes made with the local specialty, Sakyu Yams!

Take a Breather... Roadside Stop-off Spots Station Daiei Fresh vegetables and fruit grown with ten- is No. 1 in the der care by local producers, as well as a nationwide variety of processed products, are on sale register of here. The souvenir market stocks a wide Hojo Farmers Market range of items, including famous local Roadside Farm produce and fruits unique to the confectionery and sake. Also, the local Stations! local sand dune fields are available here. gourmet ice cream flavor "watermelon soft ice cream" is very popular.

At Roadside Station Hojo Park, you can buy locally-grown 1525-92 Kunisaka, Hokuei Town vegetables and fruit at reasonable prices, as well as hand- Tel. 0858-36-4600 1458-10 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town 1458-10 Yurashuku, Hokuei Town made items such as jam and honey made using local ingredi- (Hojo Farmers Market) Odaiba Tel.0858‐37-5451 Tel.0858‐37-5395 ents. Handmade with care and packed full of delicious fla- Tel. 0858-36-4618 Open Hours: REST in Daiba Open Hours: 11:00~14:00 vors, these products are highly popular. At the restaurant, (Restaurant Tororoya Nebarikko) Market June to Early August 9:00~18:00 Offers an array of specialty Treat yourself to cuisine made Closures: Every Wednesday you can enjoy set meals made with the local specialty "Ne- Open Hours: Shop: 9:00~18:00 products, made with great Mid-August to May: 9:00~17:00 with local ingredients! barikko" yam, as well as a wide range of menu items. The lo- Restaurant: 11:00~14:00 care by local producers. Closures: End-of-year & New Year’s Holiday cal ice cream "Nebarikko Soft" can only be eaten here! Closures: Irregular

Souvenirs & Gourmet Foods in Hokuei Town With a wide variety of processed foods and gourmet items made using local specialty ingredients!

Maeda Farm Seasoning Set Blackberry Jam Assortment Tenkoroya Italian Gelato "Coda" Authentic seasoning officially Packed with anthocyanin, which Serves croquettes, tempura, and Delicious Italian gelato made ranked in "The Wonder 500", is beneficial for eye health, this other deep-fried dishes. You can try with seasonal ingredients! Japan's world-acclaimed col- jam balances a moderate sweet- the unusual dish, "egg croquette"! Open Hours: 11:00~Sunset lection of regional products. ness with a refreshing sour tang. Open Hours: 10:00~18:30 (Closes when sold out) Inquiries: Maeda Farm Inquiries: Iida Farm Closures: Irregular Closures: Irregular Tel. 0858-37-5200 Tel. 0858-22-7720 Tel. 0858-37-4110 Tel. 0858-37-6888

"Friends Senbei" Crackers Okashi Kobo Sora Shiotani Café Dosanko Hokuei Branch Inheriting the taste of tradition, these These cakes and sweets, sure to Enjoy a moment of relaxation Dosanko specializes in ramen noodles and old-fashioned, richly flavorful hand-cooked delight anyone who tastes them, with a cake salé lunch, coffee gyoza dumplings. Each of the various flavors senbei (rice crackers) are brought to you are made with a sincere heart. tea, and handmade cakes! of ramen are smooth and enjoyable to eat, Open Hours: 9:00~19:00 with a spirit of gratitude. Open Hours: 11:30~16:00 with the miso ramen especially recommended. Closures: Every Monday (Closed next working Inquiries: Friends Co. Closures: Every Wednesday & Sunday Open Hours: 11:00~22:00 day when Monday is a national holiday) Tel.0858-37-5571 Tel. 0858-37-2040 Closures: Every Monday Tel. 0858-36-2504 Tel. 0858-37-3625

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Roadside Station Daiei To Yonago Hojo Sand Dune Coast Odaiba Park 6 and Wind Turbines Tenjin River Remains of Yura Battery Campsite Daiei-Tohaku IC Hojo Auto Campsite 5 Umetsu Shuzo 1 34 35 36 320 1 4 9 Yurarin Studio Marina Daiei 26 To Tottori Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory 3 Conan Street 23 Roadside 1 JR San'in Main Line1 Conan's House Station

Map of Hokuei of Map 204 Beika Shopping Street Hojo Park Conan Bridge 2 Hojo Winery Kunisaka Shrine Conan (Yura) Station B&G Marine Center 22 23 24 Hojo River Mt. Chausu Hokuei Town Office, Daiei Branch Tottori Chuo Ikuei 320 2 Hokuei IC ▲ Birthplace of Kanji Maeda Daiei Junior High School High School Remains of Mutsuo Yurihama 2 Reverberatory Furnace Daiei Elementary School Hokuei Mirai Denshokan 30 23 (Hojo Folklore and History Museum) Town 320 31 21 250 Shimohojo Station Hojo Elementary School 32 5 297 6 Hokuei Town Office, Hojo Branch Hojo Hachiman Shrine 4 201 Shoganji Temple Hojo Junior High School Watermelon Sorting Ground 7 151 Yura River Grave of Zen Master Hioki Mokusen Mt. Kumogaiyama 313 250 ▲ 33 7 Mt. Kumogaiyama Kotoura Town Wild Vegetable Village Hokuei-Minami IC

Play See Tours & Experiences Kurayoshi City Hojo Elementary School A-COOP Shimohojo Café & Restaurant Dining 29 To Kurayoshi City Center 27 50 28 Hojo Roadside Station Daiei Hokuei Mirai Denshokan 203 297 (Hojo Folklore and History Museum) Junior Remains of Yura Battery 1 4 17 6 High School Odaiba Park "Soba Dojo: Hidamari" Yura River Marina Daiei 9 Yura River at Yuraminato Kitamaebune 19 Hokuei Town Office, 8 Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory Hojo Branch 4 8 9 10 Lakeside Daiei 37 18 Nishitakao Dam Higashitakao Kannonji Temple 38 12 13 16 3 12 Conan Street 3 4 6 7 14 15 Conan's House: 25 13 3 11 10 Beika Shopping Street 14 2 Conan Bridge 5 11 Hokuei Town Office, Daiei Branch Conan Station (JR Yura Station) Hokuei Town Tourism Information Center Tottori Chuo Ikuei High School Daiei Junior High School 20 Daiei Elementary School

19 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 20 Dining is one of the great pleasures of travel! Here's our guide to Gourmet Guide restaurants where you can enjoy delicious dishes made with local specialty products and the chef's selected ingredients. Western-style, Hokuei Town Japanese cuisine, Chinese cuisine... you'll be spoilt for choice! Mizuki Shigeru Road Tottori Sand Dunes Sakaiminato Conan Airport Café & Restaurant Dining (Area Code: 0858) Hamamura Onsen Tottori Sand Dunes Yonago Kitaro Airport Daiei-Tohaku IC To Kyoto Hawai IC JR San'in Main Line 1 Bell House 1074‐7 Tsumanami ☎37‐4334 Cakes & Café Sakai Line 431 Kaike Onsen 9 Hawai Onsen Tottori Station 2 Yamadaya 790‐3 Yurashuku ☎37‐5090 Dining Conan Station Togo Onsen Hyogo To Matsue (JR Yura Station) Shimohojo Tottori IC Station Kurayoshi Station Tottori-Nishi IC 3 Okonomiyaki Suisei 801 Yurashuku ☎37‐4248 Okonomiyaki Yonago IC Kurayoshi IC Prefecture Yonago Kurayoshi-NishiExpressway IC Kurasyoshi Misasa Onsen 801 Yurashuku ☎37‐4933 Ramen Matsue Tamatsukuri IC 53 4 Kamitoku Mt. Daisen 610 Kitchen 5 Hokuei Nau 806-1 Yurashuku ☎37‐2137 Rest Space Adachi Museum of Art Sekigane Onsen 179 Mt. Mitoku 29 Shimane 313 6 Tenkoroya 806-1 Yurashuku ☎37‐4110 Deep-fried Dishes Tottori Flower Park Tottori Tottori Expressway Matsue PrefectureExpressway

7 Mikiya 806-5 Yurashuku ☎37‐3612 Dining Hiruzen Highlands PrefectureLine Imbi 181 482 373 8 Yuraminato Kitamaebune 1207-5 Yurashuku ☎37‐2020 Marine Products & Soba To Himeji Okonomiyaki Suisei Hiruzen IC (Reservation Required) 1207-4 Yurashuku ☎37-2040 Dining & Parties 9 Shiotani Ryokan Yubara IC 10 Shiotani Café 1207-4 Yurashuku ☎37-2040 Dining & Parties Okayama 11 Restaurant Tanaka 487‐1 Yurashuku ☎37‐2179 Dining & Hotel Prefecture Hokubo JCT Chugoku Expressway Sayo JCT 12 CONAN’S Kitchen 1293 Yurashuku ☎49-1778 Fast Food Kamitoku 13 Café Poirot 1293 Yurashuku ☎49-1778 Dining Miyoshi-Higashi JCT/IC Ochiai IC Ochiai JCT Innosho IC Tsuyama IC Sayo IC To Hiroshima To Osaka CONAN GELATO 1293 Yurashuku ☎49-6161 Gelato Okayama Expressway 14 JR San'yo Main Line 15 Conan Department Store 1293 Yurashuku ☎37-5037 Sweets To Okayama Café Restaurant Ivy 17 Rest in Daiba (Roadside Station Daiei) 1458‐10 Yurashuku ☎37‐5395 Restaurant Café Restaurant Ivy 866 Nishisono ☎37‐4455 Restaurant 18 Transfer: Kurayoshi Station to Conan (Yura) Station 19 Italian Gelato Coda 1460-87 Yurashuku ☎37ー6888 Italian Gelato = Approx. 10 mins, Yonago Station to Conan (Yura) Station = Approx. 1 hr JR From Osaka to Kurayoshi ... Ltd. Express ... Approx. 3 hrs, 10 mins 20 610 Kitchen 282 Mutsuo ☎37‐6610 Café From Okayama to Yonago ... Ltd. Express Yakumo ... Approx. 2 hrs 21 Friends Co. 187 ☎37-5571 Hand-cooked Senbei Crackers Yamadaya 22 Dosanko Hokuei Branch 504‐1 Nishisono ☎37‐3625 Ramen From Osaka to Kurayoshi ... Nikko Bus ... Approx. 3 hrs, 35 mins Bus From Okayama to Kurayoshi ... Hinomaru Bus ... Approx. 2 hrs, 30 mins 23 Young Mocha 495‐1 Nishisono ☎37‐2286 Café 24 Chinese Restaurant Beijing 485‐3 Nishisono ☎37‐4347 Chinese Cuisine From Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport ... To Hokuei (by car) ... Approx. 40 mins Air From Yonago Kitaro Airport ... To Hokuei (by car) ... Approx. 1 hr 20 mins 25 Yasuragi-no-ie (Lakeside Daiei) 1677 Nishitakao ☎57‐2225 Barbecue Young Mocha From Okayama Airport ... To Hokuei (by car) ... Approx. 2 hrs 20 mins 26 Tororoya Nebarikko (Roadside Station Hojo Park) 1525‐92 Kunisaka ☎36‐4618 Dining Chugoku Expressway, Innosho IC, R179 → Kurayoshi→Hokuei ... Approx. 1 hr, 10 mins 27 Budo-no-ki 37-1 Tai ☎36-2670 Dining & Café Yonago Expressway, Yubara IC, R313 → Kurayoshi→Hokuei ... Approx. 1 hr 28 Restaurant Tsuruko 38‐6 Tai ☎36‐4640 Dining Chugoku Expressway, Sayo JCT, Tottori Expressway Car 29 Asuka 737‐4 Kunisaka ☎36‐3422 Café →Tottori→R9 to Hokuei ... Approx. 1 hr, 45 mins 30 Okashi Kobo Sora 533-2 Kunisaka ☎36‐2504 Cakes & Sweets Chugoku Expressway, Miyoshi-Higashi IC, Matsue Expressway →San’in Expressway → Daiei-Tohaku IC ... Approx. 2 hr, 30 mins 31 Café Porsche 795‐8 Ekita ☎36‐3905 Café 32 Aji Morita 740‐13 Ekita ☎36‐3108 Dining & Beef Stock Ramen Make sure to check for the latest information! 33 Tomato-no-kai Social Welfare Corp. Noen Restaurant 366‐7 Hojoshima ☎36‐6125 Restaurant 34 GAGA (Hojo Auto Campsite) 488-1 Tai ☎36-1777 Italian Gelato 35 Yakinikuya Kakataisho (Hojo Auto Campsite) 498-1 Tai ☎36-5033 Meat Grill 36 Hojo Seimenjo (Hojo Auto Campsite) 498-1 Tai ☎36-5001 Handmade Udon Noodles 37 Yakiniku Yura-Dojo(1F, Pit Inn Daiei) 1371-2 Yurashuku ☎37-2919 Meat Grill Business Hotel Tanaka 487‐1 Yurashuku ☎37‐2179 11 Conan's House: Conan's House: Hokuei Town Chamber of Accommodation 16 Business Hotel Pit Inn Daiei 1371‐2 Yurashuku ☎37‐3619 Beika Shopping Street Beika Shopping Street Commerce and Industry 38 Minpaku Yorozuya 1159 Yurashuku ☎090-2296-2329 Twitter Facebook YouTube

21 See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! See, Hear & Enjoy Hokuei! 22 Hokuei Town Tottori Prefecture Sightseeing Spots in Central Tottori Travel a Little Further 15 mins 30 mins to Find More Fun! by Car by Car See,

The Distant Town(Kurayoshi) Misasa Onsen(Misasa) Hear&Enjoy "Haruka na Machi e" (To the Distant Town), a Misasa Onsen, one of the most famous hot manga by Jiro Taniguchi, is set against the springs of the San'in region, has long been regard- backdrop of Kurayoshi in the 1930s. The ed for its therapeutic benefits. Its waters, with one town's scenery, reminiscent of a bygone era, re- of the highest radon contents worldwide, are wide- ! mains preserved in a peaceful stillness. The ly known for their "hormesis effect", which district of white-walled storehouses has been strengthens immunity and the body's natural nationally designated as an important area of self-healing abilities. It is famous for the open-air Hokuei The Junior Detective historical buildings for preservation. baths that line the sides of Misasa Bridge.

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Lake Togo Yotsude-ami (Yurihama) Kanzaki Shrine (Kotoura) As one of San'in region's eight most beautiful The roof of the main hall is constructed in the views, Lake Togo is a brackish water lake, yatsumune-zukuri ("eight-ridged") style, with 12km in circumference. The shores of the lake exquisite carvings of flowers, birds and other contain attractions such as Hawai Onsen, Togo fauna and flora decorating the edges from the Onsen, and Enchoen, one of the largest Chi- underside of the roof. The spectacular dragons carved on the ceiling at the hall's entrance are nese-style gardens in Japan. The pleasant lake- H28.6 side breeze is perfect for an enjoyable stroll. a breathtaking sight for visitors. The large shijimi clams produced in Lake Togo (Prefecturally-designated Cultural Assets No. 1, are famous as "black diamonds". No. 2)

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