August 28, 2025

Notice regarding visits to Motonosumi Shrine from September to November 2025.

Nagato Tourism Convention Association

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How to get around Nagato

The main means of transportation within Nagato City are trains (JR) and buses, as well as cabs and rental cars.
Please note that some sights can only be reached by cab or rental car.


*Please be aware of traffic in Nagato City
In recent years, there has been an increase in traffic accidents at tourist spots and in the city center of Nagato City.
We ask that you please drive carefully so that you can enjoy your stay and return home safely.

Railroad (JR Mine Line and Sanin Main Line)

*About JR Mine Line and Sanin Main Line (as of August 2023)

Due to the heavy rain disaster, the JR Mine Line is currently suspended on all lines, and the Sanin Main Line is suspended between Nagato City Station and Kogushi Station.

Please refer to the information on the JR West official website below for the substitute bus service.

Notice of bus schedule, etc. due to the cancellation of the San'in Line service between Nagato City Station and Kogushi Station

Notice Regarding Bus Schedule, etc., in Connection with the Cancellation of Mine Line Operation between Asasa Station and Nagato City Station

The trains in Nagato City are one- or two-car trains that cross the Mine Line, which runs vertically from the inland sea side to the Sea of Japan, and the San-in Line, which crosses along the beautiful Sea of Japan from Yamaguchi Prefecture to Kyoto Prefecture.
The trains running in Nagato City are not motorized, but diesel-powered diesel trains with a unique engine sound, and the orange trains run along the beautiful cobalt blue Sea of Japan.
Many of the stations are unmanned, and passengers sometimes pay their fares on board the train, just like buses. Nagato City Station is manned.

View Timetable

Recommended places to go by train

Contact Us

JR Nagato City Station (Navi Dial) TEL : 0570-666-720

bus

  • Sanden Kotsu Bus

  • Blue Line Bus

  • Hochou Kotsu Bus

Three bus companies operate bus services in Nagato City. Buses are the most convenient way to get around the city due to the lack of train service.

View Timetable

Recommended Spots by Bus

Contact Us

Sanden Kotsu Bus TEL : 0837-26-1735

Hocho Kotsu Bus TEL : 0837-26-0803

Blue Line Transportation Corporation TEL : 083-786-0059

cab

There are many sightseeing spots in Nagato City that are not served by buses or trains, so it is convenient to take a cab from the nearest station. Jumbo cabs are also recommended if you are coming in a group.
Motonosumi Shrine and Senjojiki are accessible only by cab or rental car.

Recommended places to go by cab

Contact Us

Shin Nihon Kanko Kotsu (standby at Nagato Station) TEL : 0837-22-4800

Fuji Daiichi Kotsu (Nagato Station Standby) TEL : 0837-22-2032

Nagato Yamaden Taxi (standby at Senzaki Station and Aomi Island Kanko Kisen boarding area) TEL : 0837-26-2788

Safety Taxi (standby at Nagato Misumi Station) TEL : 0837-43-0855

Furuichi Taxi (standby at Nagato Furuichi Station) TEL : 0837-37-3194

Hitomaru Taxi (standby at Hitomaru Station) TEL : 0837-32-1126

Car Rental in the City

Otozu Rent-a-Car

Business hours: 9:00-17:00

YUKUTE Rent-a-car Cannot be rented out

Phone: 0837-26-0708

Business hours: 9:00-17:30

rent-a-cycle

They are available for rent at the "Roadside Station Senza Kitchen Tourist Information Center YUKUTE," which opened in April 2018. In addition to selling souvenirs and renting bicycles, there is also a space where you can take a relaxing break.

Location: Nagato City Tourist Information Center YUKUTE
Inside Senza Kitchen, 4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
TEL :0837-26-0708（9:00-18:00）
Open all year round

Charge

Type Fee
(1 car/day)		 Fee
(1 car/half day (up to 4 hours))
City Cycle 800 yen 500 yen
Cross bike 1,000 yen 600 yen
Electric bicycles (with child seat) 1,500 yen 800 yen
Electric cross bike 2,500 yen 1,500 yen
Mountain Bike for Kids 600 yen 350 yen
Two-person tandem bicycle 2,000 yen 1,000 yen

Deposit 1,000 yen/unit

lending hours

9:00 ~ 17:30 (last admission by 16:30)

precautions

We do not rent to groups of elementary and junior high school students only. Please be sure to rent with a parent or guardian.
Please be sure to bring a parent or guardian with you. Please present a driver's license, insurance card, student ID card, etc. that confirms your name and address.

Recommended places to visit by renting a bicycle

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