Land of ogre legends, master swords, and the foot of Mt. Daisen.

Hōki Gurashi

A travel journal from Hōki, Tottori

A local journal from Hōki Town in western Tottori — the gateway between Yonago Airport, Mt. Daisen, and the San’in coast. Notes on places worth visiting, old legends, and everyday life, written by someone who lives here.

English pages for the essentials are below. Full article translations are still in progress — the Japanese site has the complete content, and the map works in any language.

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A travelling white rabbit with a big furoshiki bundle (ink drawing)

Start here

Where is Hōki? The town’s location and what’s here — at the foot of Mt. Daisen. History Japan’s oldest ogre legend, master swords, and a sacred mountain. Spots A full list of places to go — sights, hot springs, food and views — with priority marks. Airport guide Flights, rental cars, buses and the Kitarō train — and the quickest routes. Map All the spots, history sites and scenery on one map (works in any language). About this site What Hōki Gurashi is, and how to read it.