Things to Do in Misasa (三朝町), Tottori: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Misasa (三朝町) in Tottori Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Misasa Onsen, Oshika Valley, Sanbutsu-ji and served by Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) via the regional hub at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express). Set at 399 m elevation (35.3517°N, 133.8924°E), Misasa offers travelers a base for sampling regional Matsuba-gani (winter snow crab) & Beni-zuwaigani, Nijisseiki (20th Century) Asian pears, Tottori beef-bone ramen (gyukotsu ramen) cuisine and exploring neighboring Kurayoshi (倉吉市) (11.4 km), Yurihama (湯梨浜町) (13.6 km), Kagamino (鏡野町) (16.3 km), Hokuei (北栄町) (17.7 km).

The name "Misasa" (literally "three mornings") originates from the belief that one who stays to enjoy three mornings in the town's famous hot springs will find all of his ailments cured. Misasa is located in central Tottori Prefecture. It is designated as a heavy snowfall area, and much of the area within the town is mountainous. As with all of Hōki Province, the area was part of the holdings of a branch of the Ikeda clan, daimyō of Tottori Domain under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, the area was organized into villages within Tōhaku District, Tottori Prefecture on April 1, 1896, including the village of Misasa. Within Tottori Prefecture, Misasa (三朝町) serves as a town (町) in Tottori Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum, sacred Mount Daisen ('Fuji of Hoki'), Kurayoshi white-walled storehouses, radium-rich Misasa Onsen, and Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road.

What to See & Do in Misasa (三朝町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Misasa (三朝町) from Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) at 399 m elevation (35.3517°N, 133.8924°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Misasa):

• Misasa Onsen — local sightseeing landmark near Misasa (三朝町).
• Oshika Valley — local sightseeing landmark near Misasa (三朝町).
• Sanbutsu-ji — local sightseeing landmark near Misasa (三朝町).
• Mikanmuri Yama — local sightseeing landmark near Misasa (三朝町).
• Hanachiga-sen — local sightseeing landmark near Misasa (三朝町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Misasa: Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) (connecting to Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Misasa

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Misasa (三朝町) and Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Kurayoshi (倉吉市) — 11.4 km from Misasa (Tottori Prefecture)
• Yurihama (湯梨浜町) — 13.6 km from Misasa (Tottori Prefecture)
• Kagamino (鏡野町) — 16.3 km from Misasa (Okayama Prefecture)
• Hokuei (北栄町) — 17.7 km from Misasa (Tottori Prefecture)
• Kotoura (琴浦町) — 25.5 km from Misasa (Tottori Prefecture)

Getting to Misasa & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Misasa (三朝町) via Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km): 2h 30m direct from Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe to Tottori on the JR Super Hakuto Limited Express, or 2h 15m from Okayama to Yonago on the JR Yakumo. From Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) to reach central Misasa (35.3517°N, 133.8924°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tottori with Misasa (三朝町) and neighboring Kurayoshi, Yurihama, Kagamino. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Misasa, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Misasa and continuing toward Kurayoshi can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Misasa: While Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) anchors public transit for Misasa, picking up a rental car at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) makes it easy to link Misasa Onsen and Oshika Valley with nearby Kurayoshi (倉吉市) (11.4 km), Yurihama (湯梨浜町) (13.6 km), Kagamino (鏡野町) (16.3 km), Hokuei (北栄町) (17.7 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Misasa (三朝町) & Tottori

Dining near Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) and across Misasa (三朝町) highlights the regional food culture of Tottori Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Misasa:

• Local specialty & terroir of Misasa (三朝町): geothermal hot-spring (onsen) ryokan hospitality and mountain tourism.
• Matsuba-gani (winter snow crab) & Beni-zuwaigani — regional specialty enjoyed across Misasa (三朝町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Nijisseiki (20th Century) Asian pears — regional specialty enjoyed across Misasa (三朝町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Tottori beef-bone ramen (gyukotsu ramen) — regional specialty enjoyed across Misasa (三朝町) and Tottori Prefecture.
• Tottori spice curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Misasa (三朝町) and Tottori Prefecture.

If you are dining in Misasa (三朝町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km).

Where to Stay in Misasa (三朝町)

Visitors staying overnight in Misasa (三朝町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km), or base at major rail hubs in Tottori (Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express)) or neighboring Kurayoshi, Yurihama, Kagamino for quick train access into Misasa. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Misasa & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Misasa (三朝町, 399 m elevation at 35.3517°N, 133.8924°E): April–October for coastal sand dunes, Mount Daisen hikes, and Uradome Coast kayaking; November–March for winter crab feasts and Misasa Onsen.

Wider sightseeing across Tottori Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Misasa Onsen in Misasa (三朝町) includes: Sweeping Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum, sacred Mount Daisen ('Fuji of Hoki'), Kurayoshi white-walled storehouses, radium-rich Misasa Onsen, and Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road.

Practical Travel Tips for Misasa (三朝町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Misasa: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tottori Station & Yonago Station (JR Super Hakuto Limited Express) or Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) for local bus schedules to Misasa Onsen and walking maps of Misasa (三朝町).
• Cash & ATMs in Misasa: Convenience stores and major hotels around Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Misasa Onsen often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Misasa accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Misasa: Around Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅) (12.1 km) and neighboring Kurayoshi, Yurihama, Kagamino, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.