Discover the wonders surrounding Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region and a crown jewel of Tottori Prefecture. This half-day tour promises an immersive nature experience and unforgettable memories.
1. Daisen Horse Riding Center: Horseback riding adventure (10:00 AM)
2. TERRACE THE DAISEN: Lunch with a view (12:00 PM)
3. Daisen Makiba Milk Village: Taste locally made soft serve ice cream (1:00 PM)
4. Daisen Masumizu Highland: Scenic sky lift ride (2:00 PM)
5. Sweets Castle Kotobuki-jo: Snack break and souvenir shopping (3:30 PM)
1. Daisen Horse Riding Center: Horseback riding adventure (10:00 AM)


The Daisen Horse Riding Center offers horseback riding experiences and trekking tours. Some courses are available for same-day bookings, perfect for spontaneous adventurers! Enjoy the serene experience of bonding with horses while taking in the breathtaking views of Mt. Daisen.
Sample Course Options | Fee (¥) | Age Group | Details |
■Entrance Fee | 500 | 3 years and up | Includes horse treats |
■Pony Ride | 1,500 | 3-5 years | 200m/about 5 min |
■Led Horse Ride | 1,500 | 3 years and up | 200m/about 5 min |
■Short Stroll | 3,000 | Elementary to Adult | 500m/about 10 min |
■Stroll Course | 4,500 | Elementary to Adult | 1km/about 20 min |
■Long Stroll | 6,000 | Elementary to Adult | 1.5km/about 30 min |
Address: 2459-130 Akamatsu, Daisen-cho, Saihoku-gun, Tottori Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Winter: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Closed: Wednesdays (Open daily during Golden Week and summer season)
http://www.daisen.net/uma/
To next location: 10 minutes by car
2. TERRACE THE DAISEN: Lunch with a view (12:00 PM)


Daisen Ham Direct Sales Store and Takeout Shop
This shop offers Daisen Ham products and light meals for takeout. You can enjoy sausages made from Tottori pork, hot dogs using Daisen wheat bread, and the “Daisen Gaina Burger” featuring thick-cut sausage and aged bacon. “Gaina” is Tottori dialect meaning “big,” and it truly lives up to its name with generous portions that are a challenge to bite into!
Don’t miss the famous “Ultra-Long Sausage” measuring over 60 cm – it’s worth trying! It might be too big for one person, so sharing is recommended. It’s perfect for photos too!
Savor your delicious lunch while enjoying the view of majestic Mt. Daisen in a spacious, open setting.


Menu Highlights:
– Daisen Plain Dog: ¥500
– Daisen Chili Dog: ¥580
– Daisen Gaina Burger: ¥680
– Ultra-Long Sausage: ¥1,200
Address: 1194 Sumura, Hoki-cho, Saihoku-gun, Tottori Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays (If Tuesday is a holiday, closed the following day)
https://www.instagram.com/terrace_the_daisen/
To next location: 10 minutes by car
3. Daisen Makiba Milk Village: Taste locally made soft serve ice cream (1:00 PM)


Specialty soft-serve ice cream (¥400) made with Daisen Dairy’s pride, “Shirobara Milk”. This rich, creamy ice cream is a local delicacy you can’t find anywhere else. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll want to come back for more!
We recommend enjoying your ice cream while relaxing on the grass in front of the shop. After your treat, feel free to lie down on the lawn, run around, or simply enjoy the vast open space. Even just feeling the breeze here is a pleasant experience.
Address: 2-11 Kobayashi, Hoki-cho, Saihoku-gun, Tottori Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Open until August this season)
Closed: Tuesdays
https://dainyu.or.jp/home-of-milk/
To next location: 5 minutes by car
4. Daisen Masumizu Highland: Scenic sky lift ride (2:00 PM)


Enjoy an 8-minute aerial walk to the observation deck at 900 meters above sea level. The open-air lift ride is thrilling and exciting, like an amusement park attraction. Experience the changing faces of Mt. Daisen’s nature throughout the seasons. The gradation of the Sea of Japan and the blue sky visible from the summit observation deck is a breathtaking view.
The observation deck features a “Lovers’ Sanctuary” monument adorned with numerous heart-shaped padlocks left by couples. It’s a great spot for families and friends and especially recommended for couples.
Hammocks and comfortable chairs are placed throughout the area, inviting you to relax and enjoy a quiet moment in nature.


Prices:
– Round-trip ticket (High school students and above): ¥1,500
– Round-trip ticket (Ages 4 to Junior high school): ¥1,000
– Pets (per animal): ¥500
Address: 1801 Kanayatani, Hoki-cho, Saihoku-gun, Tottori Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Open until August this season)
https://www.masumizu.net/index.html
To next location: 20 minutes by car
5. Sweets Castle Kotobuki-jo: Snack break and souvenir shopping (3:30 PM)


Inside this majestic castle-like building, you’ll find a shop offering a wide variety of local sweets. Besides confectionery, they also sell retort curry, tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce), and pickles.
There are many enjoyable activities here, including a factory tour to see how the famous “Tochi-mochi” (horse chestnut rice cakes) are made, and an eat-in area where you can enjoy freshly grilled dango (sweet dumplings).
You can also enjoy unlimited free drinking water from Mt. Daisen’s natural springs! Take your time to relax and enjoy shopping.



Address: 1605-1 Sada, Yodoe-cho, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://www.kotobukijo.jp/