Yonago Station opened in 1902 and serves as a hub station in the San'in region. The renewed station building has brought a new atmosphere, but the platform still retains the nostalgic ambiance of the Showa era. Exiting the ticket gate, there are souvenir shops and convenience stores, making it a convenient location for tourists.
Three lines, namely the San'in Main Line, the Hakubi Line, and the Sakai Line, run through the station, with most limited express trains, except for the Shinkansen, stopping at Yonago Station. There are opportunities to see famous trains such as the Super Matsukaze, Sunrise Izumo, and Amatsuchi. Furthermore, with its spare lines, it is a station that rail fans would greatly desire.
GeGeGe no Kitaro is a work associated with Yonago City. Inside the station, characters such as Kitaro and Rat Man are on display. For anime fans, the station itself might become the destination.
The newly established 'Gaijin Road' offers a promenade where the vehicle base can be viewed across the tracks. The charm of seeing trains up close makes it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
Yonago Station is a transportation hub in Tottori, the Little Kyoto of San'in, where the old and the new charms intersect. It is a cultural and tourism hub where visitors can enjoy the convenience of modern amenities while pondering over its historical significance.