The Chizu Line is not electrified, but is a high-grade railroad, and extends a total of 56.1 kilometres (34.9 mi).
Some local trains operate through from the JR West Inbi Line (Tottori - Chizu).
[1] Work was well advanced when a freeze on expenditure in 1980 resulted in construction being halted with 95% of the route acquired and 93% of the earthworks completed.
[1] The Tottori Prefectural Government facilitated the establishment of the Chizu Express Company in May 1986, which resumed construction.
[1] From November 29, 1997, the JR limited express Super Inaba service commenced between Okayama and Tottori.