Hokuei is a quiet town in Tottori Prefecture, best known as the birthplace of Gosho Aoyama, the creator of Detective Conan. The town feels calm and very local, with residential streets and a relaxed pace. If you’re a Conan fan, it’s fun to walk around and spot the statues and themed elements scattered through the area. Even without that interest, Hokuei works as a simple stop between the coast and the countryside, far from busy tourist routes.