The Super Hakuto Limited Express is a service that runs between Kyoto and Osaka and the Tottori Prefecture stations of Tottori and Kurayoshi. In Osaka it stops at Shin-Osaka Station and Osaka Station, and some current services start from Osaka Station.
This limited express service is jointly run over JR West and Chizu Express Company tracks, because for part of its route the Super Hakuto runs along the semi-public Chizu Express Chizu Line between Kamigori and Chizu. For this reason the Super Hakuto is not fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Pass holders must pay the Chizu Express section fare and limited express charge, which is currently 2,150 yen for an ordinary reserved seat or 2,680 yen for Green Car use on the Kamigori – Chizu section. Confirm the exact supplement when booking, as fares can change.
The Super Hakuto has all reserved seats, so passengers should buy or reserve a seat before boarding. Current data commonly shows Super Hakuto trains using platform 6 at Kyoto Station, platform 9 at Shin-Osaka Station, and platform 3 at Osaka Station, but always check station departure boards.
The Limited Express Super Hakuto
Key Destinations
You are most likely to take the Super Hakuto to travel to Tottori Prefecture, as it is the main direct limited express route from Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe toward Tottori and Kurayoshi. From Osaka Station the journey to Tottori takes about 2 hours 35-40 minutes, and the journey to Kurayoshi takes about 3 hours 5-15 minutes. Train times vary according to the train.
Principal Super Hakuto stops include:
Kyoto – Shin-Osaka – Osaka – Sannomiya – Akashi – Himeji – Kamigori – Sayo – Ohara – Chizu – Koge – Tottori – Kurayoshi
Some trains start at Osaka rather than Kyoto, and stop patterns can vary, so check the stops for your specific train before traveling. Of these stations, you are most likely to visit the following locations. Train fares and times are given from Osaka Station. Fares below are normal-season adult one-way ordinary reserved-seat fares; fares vary by season and Green Car costs more.
Tottori Station
Among Tottori city’s many attractions are its castle ruins, Tottori Hot Spring, and Hakuto Beach. The nearby Jinpukaku is a French-style mansion, but it is closed for conservation and repair until around 2029; the garden and Hosen-an remain open. The city is most famous for its ancient sand dunes, which cover a huge area on the coast and feature camel rides or photo sessions depending on the day, weather and camel condition. The Sand Museum near the dunes is another major attraction.
Train fare: around 7,520 yen
Train time: about 2 hours 35-40 minutes
Kurayoshi Station
Kurayoshi city is known for the traditional buildings of the Shirakabe Dozogun, or White Wall District. These kura, or warehouses, date from the Edo and Meiji periods, and are famous for their white plaster walls with burnt black cedar paneling and red tiled roofs. Many of these buildings have been renovated and converted into craft shops, galleries and cafes. The district is reached from Kurayoshi Station by local bus and a short walk.
Train fare: around 8,290 yen
Train time: about 3 hours 5-15 minutes
Exploring Tottori Prefecture
Both Tottori and Kurayoshi stations are good jumping off points for exploring the rest of Tottori Prefecture. Here are some other destinations you might like to visit.
Mount Daisen is a popular hiking and outdoor destination near Yonago. From either Tottori Station or Kurayoshi Station you can take the Sanin Line to Yonago Station, and from there continue by bus, taxi or car. Public buses from Yonago are limited and some services are seasonal, so check the schedule before traveling.
Sakaiminato is the home town of famed manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. The town has both a Shigeru Mizuki Museum and Mizuki Shigeru Road, an 800-meter street lined with about 177 bronze yokai statues of his most famous characters. Take the Sanin Line to Yonago Station and then transfer to the Sakai Line for Sakaiminato Station.
Misasa Onsen is famous for the therapeutic benefits of its mineral-rich hot spring baths. From the south exit of Kurayoshi Station take a number 3 bus to Misasa. The journey takes 25 minutes and costs 470 yen.
At Osaka Station, Super Hakuto trains depart from platform 3
Timetable
Current timetables show eight Super Hakuto departures from Osaka Station toward Tottori Prefecture each day. Some begin at Kyoto, while others begin at Osaka. The Osaka departure pattern is summarized below. To find departure times from other stations en route, or to confirm the current timetable for your travel date, use the JR West Route Maps and Timetables page.
| Train | Osaka Station | Main destination |
| Super Hakuto #1 | 7:38 | Kurayoshi via Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #3 | 9:25 weekdays / 9:26 weekends and holidays | Kurayoshi via Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #5 | 10:56 | Kurayoshi via Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #7 | 12:56 | Kurayoshi via Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #9 | 14:56 | Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #11 | 17:04 | Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #13 | 19:06 | Kurayoshi via Tottori |
| Super Hakuto #15 | 20:36 | Tottori |
The Limited Express Super Hakuto at Osaka Station
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 31-Jul-2026.
