How to get to Yonago/Matsu from Yonago Airport

From the international arrival hall to JR station and bus stop

1. Immigration, Baggage, Customs → 1st floor arrival lobby After completing the immigration procedures and receiving all your luggage, begin your move. Domestic and international flights are in different arrival areas in the same terminal, and the time you get off the plane and the time you leave the lobby are different.
2. JR is on the right outside the terminal → Pedestrian bridge → Airport StationJR Yonago Airport Station · Yonago-airport Station · 米子空港駅 is not a station located in the basement of the terminal. On the 1st floor, follow the JR signs outside, walk to the right, cross the road using the pedestrian bridge indicated on the airport's official route map, and go to the station. The airport FAQ indicates that it is about a 5-minute walk. In the past, the airport map showed about 250m, but it is not used as a value to guarantee the total distance from the current international flight lobby to the platform. JR's current facility guide explains that the station entrance → platform is connected without steps and that there are no elevators or escalators in the station. This does not guarantee facilities for the entire section from the terminal to the pedestrian bridge or passage to avoid rain. For transporting large luggage, wheelchairs, or snowy roads, check the station facility information and the actual route at the airport information centre. Airport official route map Cross the road using the pedestrian bridge shown in · Station facility information
3. Check destination → Ticket/IC → Board Distinguish between Sakaiminato Line bound for Yonago and Sakaiminato. Local trains are used without separate reserved seat reservations, and seats are not guaranteed. There is no Midorino counter, Midorino ticket machine, or e5489 collection service at the airport station. Since ICOCA is processed using the IC device inside the vehicle, you should not only think about the station ticket gate like a regular large station. Check with the on-site guidance and train crew on how to use cash and paper tickets.

For buses, choose a bus stop that matches the route.

• Direct route to Matsue: No. 4 in front of the domestic arrival lobby entrance. From the international terminal, move along the first floor lobby toward the domestic terminal.
• Seoul connection Kaike Onsen/Yonago Station: No. 7 next to the international terminal. The stopover point is different from the domestic flight to Yonago.
• Domestic flight connection to Yonago: Check for ‘米子駅’ at the airport bus boarding area in front of the domestic flight. Just check the number and destination using the on-site sign and then get on.
• Minatoru Sakaiminato: No. 2. This is a shared bus that requires advance reservation.

On the official map on the first floor of the airport, you can distinguish between taxi stands 7 and 8 for international flights, and taxi stands 1 to 4 and 5 for domestic flights. Some airport buses require you to buy a ticket first at the lobby ticket machine. When putting luggage in the trunk of the bus, please also follow the operator's instructions to carry power banks directly inside the bus. It is separately announced that cash is the default payment method for Seoul buses. When travelling to Matsue, on-board cash, support card contactless payment, and official digital tickets are also available, so please follow the conditions for each route. Airport 1st floor official map In

Comparison of travel times and fees for Yonago, Matsue, and hot springs

The times below are the times after getting into the vehicle. It's about a 5-minute walk to JR station, plus additional walking to ticketing, waiting for the train, transfer, and accommodation. The Matsue JR route only takes about 60 minutes on two trains, and the tourism association estimates the trip including transfers to be about 90 minutes.

That time is also not a guaranteed value, including international arrivals or long waits for the next train.

JR Matsue 770 yen is the fare guide from the airport station to the local train. Don't be confused with the method of purchasing a separate ticket for Airport Station → Yonago for 240 yen between Yonago and Matsue. The Sanin Main Line limited express requires a limited express ticket in addition to the basic fare.

Yakumo is a reserved seat for all seats, so you cannot ride it with the non-reserved fare of a regular train. Check JR’s official fare/reservation search for additional fees depending on date, train, and seat. JR official fare/reservation search

Bus times are estimated based on the regular schedule and may increase due to road congestion, snow, strong winds, or detours. Depending on whether your accommodation is in front of the station or near the hot spring beach, walking or taking a taxi will vary.

Conceptual diagram of the movement path viewed on actual terrain

Airport, station, and bus stop areas are indicated based on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) map. Dotted lines indicate direction of travel and are not actual rail or bus route routes. The arrows indicate the airport departure direction. Airport No. 4 and Matsue Station No. 9 used the operator's coordinates, and JR Station used existing railway data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Other pins are approximate locations of facilities and pick-up and drop-off areas and should be confirmed with on-site signs and official floor plans.

Blue: JR → Yonago/Matsue / Sakaiminato Orange: City Airport Bus Pink: Seoul Service → Kaike Onsen → Yonago Green: Transfer to city bus Purple: Get off at Airport Station/Scenic Spot and walk

Airport, Yonago, Matsue, Sakaiminato Identify nearby pins using the zoom button and the location list below. The walk from the airport to the station is a separate step from the JR ride.

How to get from Yonago Airport to Yonago Station accommodation

If you are staying near Yonago Station · 米子駅, you can choose the JR train bound for Yonago or the bus that matches your actual arrival flight. The airport and Yonago Station are not in the same place, and the airport is located in Sakaiminato City.

1. JR: International Terminal Lobby → Walk to Airport Station → Local Train to Yonago → Yonago Station → Accommodation. It costs about 30 minutes, 240 yen, and the last walk can be added according to the address of your accommodation.
2. Bus connected to domestic flights: Lobby ticketing/payment → Yonago-bound boarding area in front of the domestic terminal → Yonago Station North drop-off area → Accommodation. The current timetable is about 28 minutes to the station, 640 yen, and then about 3 more minutes to the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel. There is no bus that goes around all hotels.
3. Seoul connection bus: No. 7 next to the international terminal → Kaike Onsen → Get off at Yonago Station North → Accommodation. At approximately 45 minutes and 640 yen, the layover time is longer than connecting domestic flights.

There is a temporary relocation notice at platform 7 departing from Yonago Station. Please do not assume that the return airport departure location and the arrival bus drop-off location are the same. Please refer to the on-site guidance. You can check the walking route at the Yonago Station Tourist Information Centre in front of the station and change your destination to the address of your accommodation. Temporary relocation notice There is · Yonago Station Tourist Information Centre walking route After checking

How to get from Yonago Airport to Matsue Station accommodation

Matsue Station · 松江駅 The direct bus runs to Matsue Station without intermediate stops. This bus does not always depart according to the international arrival time.

1. Direct bus: International lobby → Confirm ticket and payment at the domestic terminal lobby → No. 4 in front of the domestic arrival gate → No. 9 at Matsue Station → Accommodation near the station. Approximately 45 minutes, 1,200 yen.
2. JR transfer: International Terminal Lobby → Airport Station → Sakaiminato Line to Yonago → Sanin Main Line from Yonago Station toward Matsue/Izumoshi → Matsue Station → Accommodation. Local train fare information is 770 yen from the airport station. Check the arrival platform and departure platform for the next service at Yonago before moving on.

Direct bus tickets from March 29 to October 24, 2026 are connected to the arrival of ANA flights 381, 383, 1087, 385, 387, and 389. If you are arriving on an international flight, compare whether you can wait for the next domestic connecting flight.

The airport departures in the current table are 8:25, 10:35, 13:25, 16:45, 19:35, and 21:35. After October 25th, you must check again with the next period table published by the operator.

Seat reservations are not accepted for direct buses, and you cannot ride if they are full. After confirming the completion of baggage delivery for the connecting domestic flight, we will depart according to the instructions of the airport staff. Even if you arrive early, we will wait until the regular departure. You should check with the operator whether they will allow you to wait until the international immigration process is completed. Connection to other transportation is not guaranteed upon arrival. Current/next period timetable and payment information Current and next period timetable and payment information

Airport lobby ticket machines accept supported transport IC and electronic payments, but PiTaPa is excluded. Do not think of credit card contactless payment supported in the car and transport IC payment as the same. There are instructions for using the trunk for luggage, but please contact the operator for size, quantity, and special equipment allowance. After getting off at number 9, check the walking path north of the station to the address of your accommodation. After getting off at number 9, walk north of the station You can check the accommodation address in

From Matsue Station to Matsue Castle and hotels around the castle

Matsue Castle · 松江城 is not in front of Matsue Station. After arriving at the station, a separate trip to the city is required.

Take the sightseeing loop bus Lake Line from Matsue Station No. 7 and get off at the National Treasure Matsue Castle (Otemae) stop and walk to the castle entrance. Currently, the one-time adult fare is 250 yen and is not included in the 1,200 yen for the airport bus. Please also note that the airport bus is number 9 and the lake line is number 7. If you arrive late, Lake Line operating hours may end, so you should check the official city bus schedule and operation notices. City bus official timetable and operation notice You should check

Stop → Matsue Castle Main Gate Please see the walking route and official castle guide together. There are cobbled streets and stairs inside the castle, and there is no elevator in the castle tower. Rather than planning a route that involves dragging a large suitcase to the castle tower, check the paid luggage storage/storage lockers and usage hours at the official tourist information centre. Accommodation near the castle also requires a final walk or taxi ride to the actual address. Stop → Matsue Castle main gate walking route

From Yonago Airport to Sakaiminato and Mizuki Shigeru Road

When going to Sakaiminato Station · 境港駅, take the JR train bound for Sakaiminato from Yonago Airport Station. It is in the opposite direction to Yonago and costs about 15 minutes and 190 yen.

1. International lobby → JR connecting pedestrian route on the right → Airport Station.
2. Check the destination ‘境港’ → Sakaiminato Line local train → Sakaiminato Station.
3. In front of the station → Mizuki Shigeru Road · 水木しげるロード → Visiting facilities and hotels.

The street extends about 800 meters from the station to the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Hall. Arriving at the street entrance does not mean you have arrived in front of the memorial hall. Station → Street → Memorial Hall Check the walking route and the last section on the official street map of the Tourism Association. Station → Street → Memorial Hall walking route · Official street map of the Tourism Association Check the last section with

100 yen Minatoru is a reservation-type shared bus.

International lobby → Confirm reservation/confirm payment method → Airport No. 2 → Reserved Sakaiminato boarding and disembarkation point → Go to street/accommodation. Advance reservation via app, LINE, or phone is required. Operating hours are 07:00 to 20:00, closed from December 31 to January 3.

There are payment methods such as cash, support card, and transport IC, but check first whether registration or reservation is possible. On-board journey time, transit, and travel time vary depending on reservation. Even though it runs until 20:00, it does not necessarily mean that you will be picked up from the airport at 20:00.

Please inform us of your large luggage and number of passengers when making a reservation to check whether the vehicle can be accommodated. If your reservation time changes due to a flight delay, contact the reservation channel or management for changes or cancellations, and do not assume that you will automatically wait.

How to get to Kaike Onsen accommodation from Yonago Airport

Kaike Onsen · 皆生温泉 is different from the accommodation area around Yonago Station. When going to a ryokan near the beach, if you choose a bus just because it says ‘to Yonago City’, the final trip may be longer.

1. Direct route to Seoul: International 1st floor lobby → Prepare payment in cash, etc. → No. 7 → Kaike Onsen stop → Accommodation. The tickets released until October 24, 2026 are for arrivals from Seoul on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and are 15:50 at the airport, 16:15 at the hot springs, and 16:35 at Yonago Station. It takes about 25 minutes and 500 yen to get to the hot springs.
2. Via Yonago Station: Airport JR/bus → Yonago Station → City bus stopping at Kaike Onsen Tourist Centre → Accommodation. It takes about 19 minutes from the station to the tourist centre and costs an additional 300 yen. Please distinguish it from other destinations in the same table, such as Shinkai, Aeon, and Industrial Sports.

The Seoul bus will not run when the flight is cancelled, and you may not be able to ride if it is full. Airport departures may change depending on actual arrival conditions, but this is not an unlimited waiting service for all passengers.

Show your accommodation name to the driver to confirm the exact hot spring drop-off location. We did not assume that ‘Kaike Onsen Tourist Centre’ on the city bus and ‘Kaike Onsen’ on the airport bus ticket were the same boarding point.

The tourist centre → beach walking route is a reference route to understand the location. Change it to the actual ryokan address and check the street/road. Accommodation transfers only need to be included in your travel plans if the individual accommodation has confirmed the reservation, time, and pick-up and drop-off location. Tourist Centre → Walking path toward the beach

Last departures from Yonago Airport and winter travel

We distinguished between airport departure time and arrival time from city centre to the airport. The following is the result of checking the public tables for JR on October 4 (Sunday/Saturday/Holidays) and 5 (weekdays), 2026, and for the airport bus from March 29 to October 24. Check the official table for same-day suspension, revision, and date conditions. Airport is open from 06:00 to 22:00 according to official information.

• Airport Station → Yonago: Weekdays 22:52 → 23:22, Saturdays and holidays 22:08 → 22:37. Just because the station has a timetable that departs after the terminal closes, doesn't mean you can wait in the lobby late at night.
• Airport Station → Sakaiminato: Weekdays 23:15 → 23:29, Saturdays and holidays 22:30 → 22:45.
• Airport → Yonago Station Domestic Flight Connection Bus: The last regular ticket is 21:30 → 21:58, ANA389 arrival connection. This is a different route from the 15:50 bus via Seoul hot springs.
• Airport → Matsue Station direct bus: The last regular ticket is No. 4 21:35 → Matsue Station No. 9 22:20, arriving at ANA389. There is a 5 minute difference from Jonagoha 21:30.
• Seoul → Kaike Onsen: Confirmed the 7th 15:50 → 16:15 episode on the relevant day. It was not introduced as a direct bus to the hot springs that runs every night.
• Yonago Station → Kaike Onsen Tourist Centre: The operator's current schedule for weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays has confirmed that the last departure is 20:45 → 21:04. If you arrive at Yonago Station by a late airport bus, you may miss this bus.

Even if you arrive at Yonago, check if you can continue to Matsue.

In the confirmed schedule for October 4 and 5, the last regular train from Yonago → Matsue is 22:40 → 23:09. On Saturdays and holidays, the last departure to the airport station arrives at Yonago at 22:37, so there is only 3 minutes to transfer.

Considering baggage, platform movement, and delays, it is not recommended as a stable connection. On weekdays, the last departure from the airport station reaches Yonago at 23:22, after the last local train to Matsue has left.

There is also Yakumo No. 29 23:30 → Matsue 23:52, but there is an annotation that the service between Yonago and Izumo City will be suspended on October 13-15/19-22/26-29 and November 4/5/9 through 12/16-19. Please review only if you have confirmed all reserved seats, additional limited express fees, and operating dates. This connection is not guaranteed as it is 8 minutes from the last bus arrival at the airport on weekdays. Operation date/suspension annotation of train details Operation date/suspension annotation for train details

After the last departure, compare official taxis, confirmed pickups, and hotels.

Please inquire about destination, number of people, luggage and estimated fare at the official taxi stand number 5 outside the terminal. The fare varies depending on the destination, late at night, and road conditions, so this guide does not quote an unverified fare. We also don't guarantee that your car will always be available at the airport. You can contact the airport taxi operator. Airport taxi operator You can contact

For reservation pickup, check the reservation number, meeting location, flight delay waiting limit, no-show, and cancellation policy of the confirmed company. If it is difficult to travel on the same day, you can check with the airport information centre and hotels and nearby hotels and means of transportation.

Don’t assume you can stay overnight in the terminal. For hire cars, use the official counter and registration agency on the first floor, and check business closure, vehicle pickup, valid licence, winter equipment, and return point before making a reservation.

Check availability with the rental company before relying on an on-the-spot booking.

If the flight is delayed or there is snow or strong winds

• Check the airport’s same-day operations/announcements and the flight status of the airline you are using. Airport same-day operations and announcements
• Please see the JR West Chugoku region service information for the Sakaiminato Line and Sanin Main Line, respectively. JR West Chugoku region operation information See
• Check the actual operation of Hinomaru Airport Bus/Notice, Matsue Hibata Direct Bus, and Matsue City Bus separately. Hinomaru Airport Bus/Notice · Matsue Ichibata direct bus · Matsue city bus Check the actual operation separately in

It cannot be said that a specific flight was cancelled just because it snowed, and JR holidays do not guarantee bus operation or seats. When walking after disembarking in winter, allow extra time considering wet roads, ice, wind, and large luggage, and check late check-in at your accommodation and check the entry location.

If you arrive late and alone, check the vehicle information at the official information centre or bus stop before moving on.

Local trains do not allow you to reserve specific seats, so you can check the next service. If you purchased limited express reserved seats in advance, check e5489 or the ticket office's change/refund policy before departure. e5489 or ticket issuer’s change/refund policy See

Conditions vary depending on the discount product and usage/receipt status. If you miss an unused reserved seat, you will not automatically receive the next reserved seat. For Minatoru, pick-up, and hire car reservations, contact the reservation office as soon as you become aware of the delay, and also check the validity period and refund conditions separately for pre-purchased bus tickets.

Tickets and reservations: Official information on actual routes used

Once you have decided on your destination and date of use, check the ticket and payment method in the official information below. For reservation-type Minatoruwa hire cars, you must first check availability. The links below are not affiliate links.

Regular tickets, limited express reserved seat tickets, and wide-area passes are different products. If you have a rail pass, check separately whether the Sakaiminato Line is included and the conditions for limited express surcharges and reserved seats.

Yonago Airport transportation, frequently asked questions

Official sources and related guides

Confirmation date 2026-10-04. We collated information from airports, transportation operators, and tourism organizations. The tourism association's English page still lists Matsue Bus' old 1,000 yen fare and the number of international flights in the past, so buses gave priority to the latest operator's 1,200 yen fare and current timetable. Choosing hotels by location and walking distance are editorial suggestions to help you prepare for your trip.

• Airport international arrival procedures/Walk to JR station ↗
• Airport official JR fare and station transfer map ↗
• Using JR Airport Station facilities and vehicle IC ↗
• JR Airport Station step-free access and facilities ↗
• JR Airport Station timetable by date and direction ↗
• JR Yonago Station timetable by date, transfer to Matsue ↗
• Airport official bus route/fare ↗
• Hinomaru Yonago-bound/Seoul connecting bus schedule ↗
• Seoul-connected bus No. 7, days of the week, cash payment ↗
• Matsue direct bus reservation, payment, and delay response ↗
• Bus timetable for Matsue from March 29 to October 24, 2026 ↗
• Airport 1st floor floor plan/bus stop ↗
• Sakaiminato City Minatoru Reservation/Fee/Operation Hours ↗
• Actual stop/last bus of city bus bound for Kaike Onsen ↗
• Fare table for each section of the bus bound for Kaike Onsen ↗
• Matsue Tourism Association Railway access and international transfer information ↗
• Matsue City Lake Line route/fare ↗
• Matsue Castle entrance/stop/baggage storage ↗
• Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Official Street Guide ↗
• Sakaiminato Tourism Association street map ↗
• Airport taxi stand/operator ↗
• Airport hire car counter/vehicle pickup/return ↗
• Notice of Yonago Station temporary platform no. 7 ↗
• JR Yakumo No. 29 suspended by date, arrives at Matsue ↗