Hōki-Daisen Station, Railway station in Yonago, Japan
Hōki-Daisen Station is a railway facility in Yonago that operates three island platforms and six tracks to connect the San'in Main Line with the Hakubi Line. The station handles passenger transfers between these two major rail routes serving the region.
The station opened in 1902 under the name Kumanto Station and was renamed in 1917 after a series of designation changes. These shifts reflected the growing importance of the junction as it developed to serve the surrounding area.
The station functions as a key gateway for people heading to Mount Daisen, a sacred mountain that has drawn visitors seeking spiritual experiences at its historic temples.
The station has a staffed ticket office called Midori no Madoguchi where you can buy tickets and get help with train information. Staff members can assist you with journey planning and questions about connections.
The station marks the northern terminus of the Hakubi Line, making it a key transfer point where passengers connect between two distinct rail routes. This location sits at a natural junction where travelers heading different directions converge.
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