Mt. Daisen
Mt. Daisen (大山) is a 1,729m peak in Tottori Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is also called “Hoki Fuji” for its beautifully balanced silhouette. It hosts one of western Japan’s largest beech forests and the colony of Daisen Kyaraboku (yew shrubs), designated a National Natural Monument.
From Daisenguchi Station or Hoki-Daisen Station on the JR San’in Main Line, access Daisenji by bus. The Natsuyama (Summer-Mountain) Trail is the most popular route.
About the Kengamine ridge closure
The traverse route between Misen and Kengamine that continues to the highest summit of Mt. Daisen, Kengamine (1,729m), is severely eroded and has been closed for many years. General climbers treat Misen (1,709m), the terminus of the Natsuyama Trail, as the summit. Please do not enter Kengamine, Tengugamine, or Zogahana.
Reference: Daisen Tourism Bureau — Natsuyama Climbing Course Guide
This page introduces train and bus access to one of the Mt. Daisen trailheads, the Natsuyama Trail Trailhead.
*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026
How to access the trailheads
- [Outbound] Daisenguchi Station → Daisenji
- [Outbound] Hoki-Daisen Station → Daisenji
- [Return] Daisenji → Daisenguchi Station
- [Return] Daisenji → Hoki-Daisen Station
1. [Outbound] Daisenguchi Station → Daisenji
From JR West Daisenguchi Station, take the Daisen Town local line (bound for Sama / Daisenji direction) and get off at the Daisenji bus stop.
Travel time: about 30 minutes
Fare: ¥490
Operating period: daily
Bus TimetableDaisenguchi Station to Daisenji
| Daisenguchi Station | Daisenji |
|---|---|
| 7:35 | 8:05 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 |
| 15:10 | 15:40 |
| 16:50 | 17:20 |
Reference: [Navitime]
2. [Outbound] Hoki-Daisen Station → Daisenji
From JR West Hoki-Daisen Station, take the Hongu-Daisen Line via the sightseeing road (bound for Hongu, Daisenji) and get off at Daisenji.
Travel time: about 34 minutes
Fare: ¥660
Operating period: daily
Bus TimetableHoki-Daisen Station to Daisenji
| Hoki-Daisen Station | Daisenji |
|---|---|
| 7:38 | 8:12 |
| 9:48 | 10:22 |
| 14:18 | 14:52 |
| 17:11 | 17:45 |
| 18:31 | 19:05 |
Reference: [Navitime]
3. [Return] Daisenji → Daisenguchi Station
From the Daisenji bus stop, take the Daisen Town local line (bound for Daisenguchi Station) and get off at Daisenguchi Station.
Travel time: about 30 minutes
Fare: ¥490
Bus TimetableDaisenji to Daisenguchi Station
| Daisenji | Daisenguchi Station |
|---|---|
| 10:50 | 11:20 |
| 15:45 | 16:15 |
| 17:30 | 18:00 |
Reference: [Navitime]
4. [Return] Daisenji → Hoki-Daisen Station
From the Daisenji bus stop, take the Hongu-Daisen Line via the sightseeing road (bound for Yonago Station) and get off at Daisenguchi Station.
Travel time: about 34 minutes
Fare: ¥660
Bus TimetableDaisenji to Hoki-Daisen Station
| Daisenji | Hoki-Daisen Station |
|---|---|
| 8:40 | 9:14 |
| 10:45 | 11:19 |
| 15:20 | 15:54 |
| 18:10 | 18:44 |
Reference: [Navitime]
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