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.

Upcoming events

Seasonal listings from Hōki and Mt. Daisen

Food market

Hōki Nigiwai Food Marche

Nineteen local vendors, plus stage performances

Place
Hōki Town (venue not yet announced)
Note
As of September 1, 2026, the starting time and venue have not been announced. This entry will be updated once they are. Organised by the Museum-Area Revitalisation Committee (Hōki Town Tourism Association, Hōki Town Chamber of Commerce, Daisen Ham Co., Ltd., and Hōki Town). Inquiries: Hōki Town Planning Division, 0859-68-4212.

A food market the town introduces with the line "delicious and fun, gathered at the green foot of Mt. Daisen." Nineteen local vendors will take part, alongside a stage programme of music and performances. The starting time and the venue had not been published at the time of writing. Past editions were held beside the Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography. Please check the official announcement for confirmed details.

Hōki Town official announcementPromotional video (theme song by teru-sora)Organiser's Instagram (latest updates)

Autumn festival

Forest and Clear Stream Village Festival

An autumn market of local vegetables, specialties and crafts

Time
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Place
Daisen Garden Place (1800-26 Maruyama, Hōki Town)
Access
About 5 minutes by car from the Daisen Kogen Smart IC on the Yonago Expressway, or about 12 minutes from Yonago IC or Mizokuchi IC. Parking is available at Daisen Garden Place.
Note
Check the official site shortly before the day for the program. Inquiries: Hōki Town Industry Division, 0859-68-4211.

Hōki Town's autumn festival, held every year at Daisen Garden Place. Alongside stalls of local vegetables, specialties and crafts, past years have featured a prize drawing, mochi pounding and charity events. The 2026 edition is on Sunday, November 1.

Hōki Town official event detailsVenue map2026 date announcement (vendor call)