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Take the Ametsuchi

Book your Ametsuchi tickets with KKday and set off on a journey through the myths and landscapes of the San'in region! Ride the Ametsuchi straight from Tottori to Izumoshi with no transfers, watch the Sea of Japan and Lake Shinji roll past your window, and enjoy the calm comfort of an all-reserved sightseeing train. The fastest route takes only about 3h 32m, making your travel planning far easier. Ticket prices start from just MYR128, with the exact price depending on the sector you travel and the seat class. Seats are fully reserved and must be booked in advance, so don't hesitate: book your Ametsuchi tickets on KKday now and kick off your next wonderful journey!

Tottori - Izumoshi

Direct Service
Yes
Lowest Price Reference
128
Shortest Distance/Time
3:32

Izumoshi - Tottori

Direct Service
Yes
Lowest Price Reference
128
Shortest Distance/Time
3:48

Tottori - Matsue

Direct Service
Yes
Lowest Price Reference
111
Shortest Distance/Time
2:39
Tip: Final prices may vary based on ticket availability, selected time slot, and other dynamic factors. Please refer to the checkout page for the exact amount.

Ametsuchi Experience Highlights

Operated by JR West, the Ametsuchi is a two-car KiRo 47 sightseeing train that runs the San'in Main Line from Tottori Station to Izumoshi Station in about four hours. Its name comes from the opening line of the Kojiki, "when heaven and earth first parted", and its "Native Japanese" design fills the cars with San'in craftsmanship: Chizu cedar from Tottori, Oki black pine from Shimane, Sekishu roof tiles set into the tables and Inshu washi-paper lighting. The train slows down at scenic highlights such as the Sea of Japan, Mt. Daisen and Lake Shinji. Every seat is a reserved Green Car seat, so booking ahead on KKday is highly recommended!

Ametsuchi Timetable & Fare Info

Popular routes for the Ametsuchi include the segment from Tottori to Izumoshi, as well as Izumoshi to Tottori. Ticket prices start as low as MYR128, and the fastest journey takes only about 3h 32m to reach your destination.
Date: 2026-10-24
Earliest Departure: 09:05
Latest Departure: 09:05
09:05
3:32

Tottori

12:37

Izumoshi

AMETSUCHI
MYR 119
Note: Final fares depend on remaining seats, booking time, and availability. Refer to the final checkout page for the exact amount.

Popular Route Analysis: Traveling by Ametsuchi Sightseeing Train

Round trip between Tottori and Izumoshi

Aboard the Ametsuchi, you leave the gateway to the Tottori Sand Dunes and head west along the Sea of Japan before entering Shimane's Izumo plain. Retro stations such as Amarube, Yura and Mikuriya, the deep blue sea, the grand silhouette of Mt. Daisen and the sunset-famous Lake Shinji appear one after another, and the train slows down at the finest viewpoints. While admiring the Sekishu tiles set into the tables and the Inshu washi lighting, savour San'in flavours with a pre-ordered Ametsuchi Gozen set meal or an assortment of Matsue wagashi sweets. The counter in Car 2 also sells local sake, craft beer and regional specialities along the line.

Round trip between Izumoshi and Tottori

Besides the San'in Main Line, the Ametsuchi also runs an Okuizumo course onto the Kisuki Line. From Yonago and Matsue via Shinji, the train climbs gently along the Hii River into Okuizumo, the homeland of tatara ironmaking and Izumo mythology, with warm welcomes from locals at intermediate stations. Inside, displays of Izumo-ori and Yumihama-gasuri textiles and a washbasin made of Iwai-gama pottery from Tottori let you touch the region's craft traditions first-hand. Commemorative boarding stamps and omikuji fortunes inspired by Izumo legends turn the ride itself into a memory.

Ametsuchi Fares

Ticket prices for the Ametsuchi range from approximately MYR128 to MYR128, with the exact amount depending on the section you travel, the seat type and the operating day.
Date: 2026-10-24

Lowest Price

For the most economical budget, Ametsuchi tickets start from only MYR128.
09:05
3:32

Tottori

12:37

Izumoshi

AMETSUCHI
MYR 119

Higher Price

Higher-end Ametsuchi services are priced around MYR128.
09:05
3:32

Tottori

12:37

Izumoshi

AMETSUCHI
MYR 119
Please note: Final prices vary based on availability and other dynamic factors. Refer to the checkout page for the exact price.

Ametsuchi Travel Time & Frequency

The fastest route from Tottori to Izumoshi

The Ametsuchi does not run every day: it operates roughly one round trip per day, mainly on weekends and public holidays, with operating dates announced season by season. A typical schedule departs Tottori in the morning and arrives at Izumoshi in the early afternoon, with the return service leaving in the afternoon and arriving in the evening. The ride takes about 3h 32m and the train slows down at scenic viewpoints. As all seats are reserved, check the running dates and secure your seat early on KKday.
09:05
3:32

Tottori

12:37

Izumoshi

AMETSUCHI
MYR 119
Please note: Final prices vary based on availability and other dynamic factors. Refer to the checkout page for the exact price.

The fastest route from Tottori to Izumoshi

The Ametsuchi does not run every day: it operates roughly one round trip per day, mainly on weekends and public holidays, with operating dates announced season by season. A typical schedule departs Tottori in the morning and arrives at Izumoshi in the early afternoon, with the return service leaving in the afternoon and arriving in the evening. The ride takes about 3h 32m and the train slows down at scenic viewpoints. As all seats are reserved, check the running dates and secure your seat early on KKday.

The fastest route from Izumoshi to Tottori

Demand for the Ametsuchi peaks during Golden Week, the Obon holidays, the autumn foliage season and the winter snow-crab months. Because operating days are limited and the two-car, all-reserved train has very few seats, departures can sell out the moment bookings open one month before travel. The shortest journey takes about 3h 32m. Onboard set meals must be ordered several days before departure, so once you have secured your ticket on KKday, arrange your meal reservation early as well.

Ametsuchi Ticket Types

Explore various Ametsuchi ticket options to find the most flexible and comfortable choice for your trip. Facilities and services vary by ticket class.

Tottori - Izumoshi

Izumoshi - Tottori

Tottori - Matsue

Please note that fares, services, and facilities vary by ticket selection.

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Yufuin - Hakata
列車內乾淨舒適，火車便當可愛也可口，欣賞沿途景色，市區到田園山景的轉變，讓人心情愉悅。很棒的體驗。
Family
2026/04/23
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從這裡幫忙預定很方便，不用自己上網搶票，阿蘇男孩值得坐一次體驗，裡面還有一個車型專門給父母帶小孩的座位很可愛，有一區遊戲區
Family
2025/12/18
Hakata - Yufuin
07:43從博多站出發雖然有點早，但上車剛好可以睡覺，到由布院精神滿滿開始體會溫泉小鎮👍
Friend
2026/03/17
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這趟旅程讓我暫時放慢腳步，用心感受不同的風景與文化。每一個畫面、每一次相遇，都成為難忘的回憶，也讓身心重新充電，帶著滿滿能量回到日常生活。
Family
2026/01/26
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NEX火車搭乘舒適且快速，雖然找機台領票花了一點時間，品川站內有大型商場，應有盡有，非常方便，買便當零食伴手禮等皆有，非常開心。
Friend
2026/01/25
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坐由布院之森去由布院，旅途平穩，沿途風景優美。博多車站取票，相當方便，自動取票機取票，2分鐘搞定
Family
2025/11/08
Featured Comments
有站上折價券優惠，預先訂好座位到現場可用 QR 迅速取票，避免花時間在現場操作機台，也避免大站臨時客滿沒票
Family
2026/01/26
Featured Comments
先買好票很方便，搭m特急列車記得要在現場再買一個座位券～出閘門兩張票要放一起投入機器才行！
Family
2025/04/17
Featured Comments
網站說明蠻清楚的，現場也有協助的工作人員，所以在很短的時間內就操作完成取票，順利搭上預訂的班次，很推薦
Solo traveler
2026/02/18
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導遊非常貼心又專業，行程節奏掌握得很好，即使是冬季路況也讓人很安心。沿途解說清楚又幽默，氣氛輕鬆不無聊，每個景點都有充足時間拍照、參觀，不會趕行程。整天行程豐富又順暢，是一趟讓人可以放心享受的北海道行程，真心推薦！
Couple
2026/01/11
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book {{trainName}} tickets on KKday?

Because every seat on the {{trainName}} is reserved, we recommend booking in advance through KKday. On KKday you can buy JR West rail passes and point-to-point tickets online and complete the whole process without speaking Japanese. After booking you receive a confirmation voucher; once in Japan, simply exchange it for physical tickets at a Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket office or a designated machine. Since the train only runs on selected dates, lock in your preferred date on KKday first.

Can I board the {{trainName}} without a reservation?

No. The {{trainName}} is a two-car, all-reserved Green Car train with no non-reserved seating, so you cannot board without a reserved-seat ticket. You need both a basic fare ticket and a Green Car (reserved seat) ticket. With only around 50 to 60 seats and a limited number of operating days, turning up on the day is virtually impossible. Arrange your tickets or rail pass on KKday and secure a seat early.

For the {{trainName}}, is a point-to-point ticket or a JR Pass better value?

If you only plan a light trip within the San'in area, KKday's point-to-point tickets are more flexible. If you want to spend several days around Tottori, Matsue, Izumo and Sakaiminato, or enter San'in from Kansai or Okayama, a JR West area pass (such as the San'in-Okayama Area Pass) usually works out cheaper. Note that with some passes the Green Car supplement must be paid separately, so check the coverage in the KKday product description before you buy.

How far in advance can I reserve a seat on the {{trainName}}?

As with all JR reserved seats, sales open at 10:00 a.m. Japan time exactly one month before the departure date. The {{trainName}} has very few seats, and weekend, holiday, autumn-foliage or crab-season departures can sell out within minutes. Having your rail pass or tickets ready on KKday in advance lets you move straight to seat selection the moment reservations open, reducing the risk of missing a popular date.

What are the alternatives if the {{trainName}} is sold out?

If seats are gone, the limited express "Super Oki" and "Super Matsukaze" cover the same San'in Main Line between Tottori and Izumoshi much faster. From the Okayama side there is the limited express "Yakumo", and highway buses also serve Matsue and Izumo. Next time, prepare on KKday so you are ready the moment sales open. KKday lets you compare several dates and sectors so you can build your itinerary with room to spare.

Where do I collect my {{trainName}} tickets bought on KKday?

When you buy a rail pass or tickets on KKday, a confirmation voucher is emailed to you. After arriving in Japan, present it at a Midori-no-Madoguchi ticket office in a major JR West station, or at a designated ticket machine, to exchange it for physical tickets and your reserved (Green Car) seat on the {{trainName}}. The train runs with one-man operation, so reserved tickets cannot be bought on board: always complete the exchange before boarding. KKday's multilingual instructions make the station process straightforward.

Can I buy meals or souvenirs on board the {{trainName}}?

Yes, but meals are strictly pre-order only. Set menus differ by section and include the "Ametsuchi Gozen", the makunouchi box "Tatara", a Hoshizora-mai sweets set and an assortment of Matsue wagashi; orders open around one month before travel and close a few days ahead. You cannot order a meal on board on the day. The counter in Car 2 sells {{trainName}} original goods, regional specialities, local sake, craft beer and soft drinks, and these can be bought on the day. Once you have your seat via KKday, remember to arrange your meal reservation too.

What route does the {{trainName}} run?

The main route of the {{trainName}} is the San'in Main Line between Tottori Station and Izumoshi Station, calling at Kurayoshi, Yonago, Yasugi, Matsue and Tamatsukuri-Onsen and tracing the Sea of Japan coast for around four hours. Seasonal variations include the Okuizumo course from Yonago to Izumo-Yokota on the Kisuki Line, and the Inaba-Tajima course linking Kinosaki-Onsen and Tottori. Book point-to-point tickets or a JR West area pass on KKday and combine the ride with Matsue Castle, Izumo Taisha and the Adachi Museum of Art.

Can I bring a large suitcase on the {{trainName}}?

You can bring one, but the {{trainName}} is a small two-car sightseeing train and space for large suitcases is limited. There are luggage spaces and overhead racks, yet oversized bags are best forwarded to your hotel by delivery service or left in a coin locker at Tottori, Matsue or Izumoshi Station. Securing your seat in advance on KKday means you can reach the platform with time to spare and calmly find a spot for your bags.

Are there any special rules I should know when riding the {{trainName}}?

First, the {{trainName}} is entirely reserved and completely non-smoking, and you must exchange your ticket before boarding. Onboard meals are pre-order only and cannot be ordered on the day. The train slows at scenic points and stops for a few minutes at selected stations for photos, but always check the departure time, avoid tripods on the platform and never block other passengers while shooting. Locals often wave to greet and see off the train, so do wave back. Arranging everything in advance on KKday means you can spend the day simply enjoying the views and the traditional crafts inside the carriages.