Access | Luxury ryokan | Kifu no Sato | samurai culture tour

An alternative route to Hiroshima from Osaka/Kyoto is one going through rural countryside with lush green mountains and a river winding through the valley just as it has done for hundreds of years.

Instead of jetting through the concrete cities, why don’t you slow your pace down for a few days and experience life in the rustic hot spring town of Yunogo and try your hand at some traditional Japanese arts and activities in and around Kifu no Sato Ryokan.

For our luxury tour guests, we offer direct shuttle service from either Okayama Airport or Kansai International Airport to Kifu no Sato ryokan.

Kifu no Sato ryokan

180 Yunogo, Mimasaka City, Okayama
707-0062 JAPAN
Tel: +81 (0)868-72-1523

Recommended route to Kifu no Sato:

From Kansai International airport

Take the JR “Haruka” Limited Express train to JR Shin-Osaka Station (approx. 1hr) and change to the “Super Hakuto Limited Express” (toward Tottori) to Sayo Station (about 2hrs).
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

From KYOTO

Take “Super Hakuto Limited Express”(toward Tottori) from Kyoto Station and get off at Sayo Station (about 2 hrs 15 min.)
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

From OSAKA

Take “Super Hakuto Limited Express”(toward Tottori) from Osaka Station and get off at Sayo Station (about 1 hrs 50 min.)
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

From HIMEJI

Take “Super Hakuto Limited Express”(toward Tottori) from Himeji Station and get off at Sayo Station (about 35 min.)
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

From HIROSHIMA

Take JR Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) from Hiroshima Station to Okayama Station (about 40 min) and change to“Super Inaba Limited Express”(toward Tottori) and get off at Sayo Station (about 50 min.)
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

From OKAYAMA

Take “Super Inaba Limited Express”(toward Tottori) from Okayama Station and get off at Sayo Station (about 50 min.)
* Free shuttle service available from Sayo Station to Kifu no Sato ryokan (about 40 min)

*Please book the service in advance from the Contact page
*You can check the train timetable from the link below
http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-information/timetable/

[Attention to JR pass users]
Please note that a surcharge applies from Kamigori Station to Sayo Station as JR service ends at Kamigori Station.

General Access Guide:

Visiting places around the ryokan is easiest by car and rental car services are available from all the major train stations mentioned above. It is advisable to book one in advance with English navigation system.

Please note: Older car navigation systems may show “Kifu no Sato” as “Yunogo Plaza Hotel”.

By Car

From Osaka (Suita), Chugoku Highway (90 mins.) to Mimasaka IC*
From Kobe to Kobe-Sanda (30 mins.), then Chugoku Highway (70 mins.) to Mimasaka IC*
From Tottori (Yonago), Yonago Highway to Ochiai JC (30 mins.), then Chugoku Highway (30 mins.) to Mimasaka IC*
From Hiroshima, Hiroshima Highway then Chugoku Highway (160 mins.) to Mimasaka IC*
*From Mimasaka IC, take Route 247 south (10 mins.) to Kifu no Sato
From Hiroshima, Sanyo Highway to Sanyo IC (100 mins.), then north on Route 27 then Route 374 (55 mins.) to Kifu no Sato

By Bus

From Okayama Airport, bus (30 mins.) to Okayama Station.
From Okayama Station, Uno bus (90 mins.) to Yunogo**, then a 3-minute walk.

By Taxi

From Okayama Airport, taxi (60 mins., approx. 12,000 yen) to Kifu no Sato
There is also a “shared taxi” service available (3,000 yen). Please book by 5 pm of the day before your arrival.

By Highway Bus

From JR Osaka Staion, Chugoku Highway Bus (2 hrs 30 mins.) to Mimasaka IC**
From JR Kyoto Staion, “Tsuyama Express Kyoto” Bus (2 hrs 40 mins.) to Mimasaka IC**

By Local train

Your destination is Hayashino Station** (JR Kishin line).

**A free shuttle service is available from JR Hayashino Station,
Mimasaka IC and the Uno Bus stop. Please book in advance.

Climate

The general climate of the north Okayama region is moderate, with August reaching daytime highs of approximately 30-35°C (86-95°F) with high humidity and Jan-Feb lows of 5-10°C (41-50°F) though mostly dry and sunny. Okayama Prefecture has earned its nickname “Hare no Kuni” (the land of sunshine) because it records more sunshine days than any other part of Japan. It is difficult to recommend any one season because every month of the year offers something unique and different to the visitor and this is reflected in the moods, décor and ambience of Kifu no Sato.