The Limited Express Hamakaze (はまかぜ) connects Osaka (大阪) and Tottori (鳥取) Kasumi (香住) and Hamasaka (浜坂). Even though there is only one round trip, Hakamaze is only train that connects Osaka and Tottori directly by JR Pass without any extra charge. Actually the primary train goes to Tottori from Osaka is the limited express Super Hakuto. This train is much more frequent and much faster than Hamakaze. But this train goes through Non JR line, Chizu Kyuko Railway. Therefore you have to pay extra charge if you take this train by JR Pass.
In this post, I will show you the route, schedule and accommodations.
Route, timetable and travel time
There are 3 round trips and one of each trip to Tottori, Hamasaka and Kasumi. You may find the timetable in the link below:
Due to COVID-19, it may be operated on a schedule different from the normal timetable. Check the train schedule on Hyperdia.
Hyperdia perfect guide, train timetable and route search engine
As you saw the timetable above, Hamakaze is operated between Osaka and Tottori in early morning and late night only. If you need to go to Tottori, you have two choices. The first choice is getting on Super Hakuto. The other choice is getting on local train at Kasumi or Hamasaka. If you get on local train, the extra fare is not required on top of JR Pass. However local train is not operated very frequently. Please use hyperdia to find the local train connection:
View Limited Express Hamakaze in a larger map
Accommodation and train formations
Hamakaze is operated by the newest fleet KIHA 189 serie. There is only ordinary class. No Green seat is available on this train. The seat configuration is common type, 2+2. The seat pitch is 970 mm. All trains do not have any on board sales. Please prepare food and drinks before you ride. It is very common interior. The power outlet is available only at the front row and the last row seats.
Train formation
1 | 2 | 3 |
NR | R | R |
*R=Reserved ordinary seat NR=Non reserved ordinary seat
Smoking is not allowed on this train.
Car#2 is sometimes assigned as Non Reserved car.
Comments
Hi Takeshi. I want to make a seat reservation on Eki-net for Hamakaze Ltd Express Sannomiya-Kinosaki Onsen. I think you are maybe familiar with this route. Is there a better side to sit on for viewing the scenery?
Hi Simon,
Seat A and B are better than C and D because you can see Setonaikai sea between Sannomiya and Himeji. After Himeji, it doesn’t matter.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thanks Takeshi. Sorry, I’ve should’ve asked about other trains at the same time, but any preferences for Matsukaze Tottori-Yonago (Can I see Japan Sea for good part of this route if I am on the right side of the train?), and the Yufuin no Mori, firstly Beppu to Yufuin, then later Yufuin to Hakata?
Hi Simon,
I believe C and D are ocean side on Super Matsukaze. But I’m not 100% sure. Some says A and B. I haven’t taken this train for a long time. By the way, you cannot see Japan sea between Tottori and Yonago. The train runs inland. So actually it doesn’t matter. If you travel San’in line between Kinosaki Onsen and Tottori or Izumoshi and Masuda, the scenery is amazing.
It doesn’t matter which seat you take on Yufuin no Mori. The scenery is not much different.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi san,
We have a JR Kansai Hiroshima wide pass we will be using it to travel to several places
will our tickets cover for all travel or do we need to pay extra?
1. Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima via (Shinkansen Sakura 545) (Shinkansen Hikari 491)(Shinkansen Mizuho 603)
2. Hiroshima to Okayama via (Hello Kitty Shinkansen Kodama 730)
3. Okayama to Tottori via shinkansen sakura then super hakuto)
4. Tottori to Himeji via Shinkansen Super Hakuto
5. Himeji to Osaka via SHinkansen Nozomi, Hikari or kodama
thank you so much
Hi Carlos san,
All trips are covered. You don’t need to pay any extra.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Takeshi san,
Sorry, We have a JR Kansai Hiroshim pass we will be using it to travel to several places
will our tickets cover for all travel or do we need to pay extra?
the pass will cover the fee of the train but not the seats?
so we need to pay for the seats still?
this is our planned itinerary using the trains I listed.
1. Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima via (Shinkansen Sakura 545) (Shinkansen Hikari 491)(Shinkansen Mizuho 603)
2. Hiroshima to Okayama via (Hello Kitty Shinkansen Kodama 730)
3. Okayama to Tottori via shinkansen sakura then super hakuto)
4. Tottori to Himeji via Shinkansen Super Hakuto
5. Himeji to Osaka via SHinkansen Nozomi, Hikari or kodama
thank you so much once again
Hi Carlos san,
As I mentioned in the previous reply, all trips are covered. This pass covers seat fee but it covers only non reserved seat fee. Please see the link below to find the info about non reserved seat.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/travel-tips/reserved-seat-vs-non-reserved-seat-how-to-get-a-seat-on-non-reserved-car.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
I have a green 14 day JR pass and plan to go to Tottori from Himeji via super hakuto, is there extra charge? What would be a cheaper way to get to Tottori using the green JR pass?
Thanks.
TC
Hi Theresia,
You have to pay for some extra. Please see the link below:
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/the-fastest-train-access-to-tottori-from-osaka-and-kyoto-limited-express-super-hakuto.html
As I wrote in the post above, Hamakaze is the best way to get Tottori by JR pass.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi Mr Takeshi,
i going to get a 5 Day JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass. below is my plan to go to Tottori from Hiroshima.
1.hiroshima -> kamigori (by Ltd. Express Super Inaba) -> tottori
2.hiroshima -> himeji( by Ltd. Express Hamakaze No. 5) -> tottori
for option 1, how much extra does it cost for the Ltd. Express Super Inaba since the Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass not covered it.
for option 2, is this route fully covered by the Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass?
thank you for you time
Hi Keat,
If you take option 1, you have to pay full fare for Kamigori to Tottori. Please use Hyperdia to find the fare:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/timetable-and-reservation/hyperdia-perfect-guide-train-timetable-and-route-search-engine.html
If you take option 2, it is fully covered.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi
We have the following schedule
Day 1 – Osaka to Tottori
Day 6 – Tottori to Imabari
May we know what would be the recommended JR pass to take? Or is it not worth taking up a JR pass?
Thank you!
Best regards
Li Rong
Hi Li Rong,
JR Pass is too expensive for your trip. Regular ticket is better choice. Please find the fare and timetable at hyperdia:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/timetable-and-reservation/hyperdia-perfect-guide-train-timetable-and-route-search-engine.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
I will be going to ToTTori from Himeji by JR Kansai Wide , is there an extra charge?
My Route is Himeji Kamigori (Super Inaba) Tottori
Thanks
Hi Cay,
It’s covered fully. No extra payment is required.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Thank you Takeshi. Also in Sakaiminato there is no extra charge from Himeji?
Hi Cay,
Sakaiminato is outside coverage area. This pass covers your trip until you get Tottori. After that, you have to pay a regular fare. Please use hyperdia to find the fare:
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/timetable-and-reservation/hyperdia-perfect-guide-train-timetable-and-route-search-engine.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hello! We’re planning to go to Tottori from Kyoto. Our selected schedule from Hyperdia is as follows:
Kyoto – ShinOsaka (JR)
ShinOsaka – Aioi (Sanyo Shinkansen)
Aioi – Kamigori (JR)
Kamigori – Tottori via LTD. EXP SUPER INABA 1.
My question are:
1.) Is it fully covered by Kansai Wide Area Pass? If not, how much extra should we pay?
2.) Are there other routes we could use to fully utilize the pass?
Thanks and have a nice day!
Hi Eric,
1. This route is fully covered.
2. If you change departure time, you will find Limited Express Super Hakuto.
https://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/the-fastest-train-access-to-tottori-from-osaka-and-kyoto-limited-express-super-hakuto.html
This train is covered fully too.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hello,
If i have a JR Pass and i will be travelling from Kyoto to go to Tottori using this train i understand from above comments that there is no extra charge?
Also if i need to go to Iwami town from Tottori, is my JR Pass covering that last part of the trip? And how long is the trip from Tottori to Iwami?
Hi Kaimona,
This train is fully covered by JR Pass.
Please see the link below about access to Iwami.
https://jprail.com/destinations/chugoku-area/how-to-access-unesco-world-heritage-listed-iwami-ginzan-silver-mine.html
The nearest train station is Odashi. Please use hyperdia to find the trip time between Tottori and Odashi.
https://jprail.com/travel-informations/basic-informations/timetable-and-reservation/hyperdia-perfect-guide-train-timetable-and-route-search-engine.html
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi ,
Can I use JR Kansai Wide Area pass for this train? round trip Osaka – Tottori. Do i need to pay any extra charges?
Hi Xianna,
It’s covered by this pass fully.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com
Hi,
Is tottori included in the setouchi area pass?
Thank you,
Albert
Hi Albert,
It does not include Tottori.
Cheers,
Takeshi / JPRail.com