History / Culture / Tour Spots in Yonago / Kaike Onsen Area

  • Yonago San'in History Museum
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    3.5
    22 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Nakamachi 20
    A history museum in a red brick building that you can spot from far away. The Western-style building with a tiled exterior was built in 1930 and used to be Yonago City Hall. At the time of construction, it was considered the top building in the San'in region. It currently displays Yonago folk items and items related to Yonago Castle, as well as artifacts from the Fukuichi Ruins, a National Historic Site. The architect's precision is evident in the details, including the earthquake resistant modern Western style Kaginote-zukuri architecture, curved handrails, and formal passages. It's illuminated at night, and has been designated a city Tangible Cultural Property.

    米子駅から徒歩15分ほど。 入館料無料。レトロ感のある3階建て建物は1930年築の旧米子市庁舎。設計は早稲田大学大隈記念講堂や日比谷公会堂などを手掛けた佐藤功一。展示室は1階と2階にあり、米子城資料(鯱瓦、木簡、陶器 等)、鉄道資料(行先表示板、ヘッドマーク 等)、浜絣資料、民具・農具などが展示されている。 展示物は多くはないが、建物好きの方、鉄道ファンの方は見学してみるのもいいでしょう。

  • Yonago City Museum of Art
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Nakamachi 12
    "This facility opened in 1983 and was the San'in region's first public art museum. The imposing brick building houses about 1,700 works by local artists. They hold a variety of special exhibitions, including private, city, and prefectural displays, as well as the Yonago Autumn Cultural Festival. The museum is particularly known for exhibitions by Yonago locals. They also have various events like a ""Museum School"" as part of an educational promotion initiative, art lectures, and workshops."

    来館した時期が悪かったので仕方ありませんが、第2展示室の「美術館スタッフが選んだ!米子市美術館コレクション15選」 だけでは、物足りなかった… でも、國頭繁次郎「平和を乱すもの」が見られて良かったです。

  • Yonago Castle Ruins
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    Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Kumechou
    Kikkawa Hiroie built the four-tiered watchtower in 1591, and then in 1601 Nakamura Kazutada became the region’s governor and completed the castle by constructing the five storied keep. Currently only the stone walls remain. However, visitors can see a spectacular panorama view of Yonago City from the 90-meter high mountain top. It is a famous spot for viewing the cherry blossoms in spring.
  • Ogamiyama Shrine
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Odaka 1025
    Mt. Daisen was originally called Mt. Ogamiyama and is where Okuninushi no kami, the great national goddess is enshrined. Worshippers have gathered at Mt. Daisen as the “Mountain of God” since long ago. The approach to the Okumiya, behind the main shrine, uses natural stone and has a mysterious feel. It is said to be the longest approach path in Japan.

    令和5年の初詣で訪問しました。地元では縁結び(縁切り)にご利益があるとして知られた神社です。昨年の令和4年が自分にとって良くない事が重なったので、今年はこちらに参拝しました。今のところ、ご利益を感じる出来事が多いので、行ってよかったと感じています。

  • Asian Museum Inoue Yasushi Memorial Museum
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    Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Oshinoduchou 57
    This is a memorial hall of the literary master Inoue Yasushi who served exchanging cultures between Japan and China. It is also a museum of the history of Tottori Prefecture which has had close relations with Asian countries since long ago. In the memorial hall, there is a display of the model of Inoue Yasushi’s study and items that he used for writing. The museum displays more than 2000 pieces of valuable Persian brocade in the “Persian Brocade section” which is said to be one of the three largest collections in the world. Also, in the “Mongolia section”, you can see displays that show the life of the Mongolian nomads. The facility offers a lot to see.
  • Sohou Furusato Kan
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    Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Kaikeonsen 3-1-1 Yonago City Tourist Center
    The Sohou Furusato Kan exhibits mainly dolls from the Edo period as well as dyed textile fabrics, jewelry and furnishings changing seasonally. The items were a collection of Masako Sakaguchi of Yonago City, taking half a life time to accumulate. Visitors can experience the valuable traditional culture.
  • Uchimachi Goto House
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    Tottori Yonago
  • Fukuichi Ruins Park
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Fuku 461-20
    Discovered during the construction of a school and residential area, the Fukuichi Ruins have been of great value in studying the Kofun period in the San'in region. Located at the confluence of the Hino and Hosshoji Rivers, about 35,000 earthenware fragments have been excavated from the sites of several hundred villages, as well as over 200 tombs. Some of the sites have been preserved and constitute a historical park that reproduces Yayoi period village scenery. Locals go there to relax in the spring and early summer when the cherry trees and azaleas are in bloom.
  • Awa Shima Shrine Office
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Hikonacho 1404

    本宮まで行くのに長い階段があります。階段の下でもお参りできるようにはなっています。造りはいたって普通なのですが、この神社にまつわる尼さんのお話にロマンを感じます。

  • Hiyoshi Shrine
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Yodoecho Nishibara 767

    鳥居のからの参道に電車が走っている。たまたま遮断機が下りて電車が通過した。不思議な神社だ。 神社巡りが大好きだが、この神社は山全体からエネルギーを感じた。 こけが大変きれいで、静寂な中に神秘を感じる、わくわくする(変な表現ですが)神社だ。

  • Yonago Convention Center
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Suehirocho 294
  • Kamo Shrine Tenmangu Shrine
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Kamocho 2-212

    米子駅から徒歩15分ほど。 創建年不明。京都上賀茂神社より勧請して創建。米子(旧米子町)最古の社。古くは賀茂皇大明神と称していたが、1868年(明治元年)に賀茂神社と改称。1961年に稲荷神社、北野神社(天満宮)を合祀して現社号に改称。祭神は別雷命。鳥居は1962年建立。神門をくぐって右に90度折れたところに木造銅板葺きの社殿が立つ。境内には米子三名水の一つ「宮水」が湧いており、自由に汲むことがで...

  • Yonago Public Hall
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Kakubancho 2-chome 61

    以前には演劇とか鑑賞に何度も来ていましたが改修されてからは初めてかも?相変わらず見やすい感じの良いホールだと思います。

  • Yonago Fukuichi Archaeological Museum
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Fuku 461-20

    この資料館の奥に隣接する福市遺跡に関することを中心に米子周辺の遺跡に関する資料を展示しています。資料館自体がかなり古いので、若干物足りなさもありますが、資料館から歩いてすぐの場所に古墳も残されているので歴史好きにはオススメの場所です。

  • Tottori Natural Environment Museum
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    3.0
    5 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi

    鳥取県の施設かと思いましたがソフトバンクのソーラー発電の施設のようでした。教育的イベントも行われているようです。

  • Katsuta Shrine
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Bakuromachi 2-chome 10

    Quiet, surrounded by trees. I used to pass in front of the shrine from 1967 to 1970, when I commuted to/from a highschool nearby. I am a permanet resident of Yonago city, where this shine exists...

  • Anyoji Temple
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Fuku 724

    後醍醐天皇が隠岐に配流される際に付き添って来た皇女瓊子内親王が開設した所です。また若くして亡くなった墓所も宮内庁所管として有りました。令和となって新天皇への盛り上がりを少し分けて欲しい様な少し朽ちている感じがしました。

  • Catholic Yonago Church
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    2.5
    3 Reviews
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Higashi-kurayoshimachi 76

    米子市を貫く国道9号線沿いにあるカトリックの教会。十字架の描かれたのっぽの塔が人目を引くが、建物自体は新しく観光スポットとは言えない。

  • Riyozenji
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Iwakuramachi 99

    浄土宗の仏教寺院。創建は16世紀後半、天正年間だそうです。後醍醐天皇の忠臣、児島高徳の碑があるということですが、後醍醐天皇が隠岐に流されたのは14世紀のことなので涼善寺の創建以前のことです。特に観光的に引きつけられるロマンは感じない地域の寺院という印象でした。

  • HOUSE DO Yonago
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    Tottori Yonago-shi Yonehara 7-15-27

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Tottori prefecture is Japanese seasonal diversity at its best: Huge sand dunes cover the north coast, making for the perfect summer beach trip complete with the unexpected addition of camels; November brings the delectable snow crab, while winter around Mount Daisen, the Chugoku region’s highest mountain, promises snow sports and magical views.

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