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Prefectural Tottori Sand Dunes Oasis Square

Located on the west side of the Tottori Sand Dunes, this is an open park with a vast lawn and multipurpose spaces. While feeling the dunes close by, you can relax in the spacious area or enjoy sports and events. It is especially ideal for families, with an environment where children can play freely. Various events are held each season, serving as a place for interaction between locals and tourists. It is a perfect relaxation spot to enjoy a picnic or take a break while feeling the refreshing sea breeze between dune explorations, truly a "desert oasis."

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Iwami Town

Located at the core of the San'in Kaigan Geopark, Iwami Town is a beautiful town with sea of overwhelming transparency and the atmosphere of an old fishing village. In addition to the superb views of Uradome Coast, it is also known as the model for the setting of the anime "Free!", attracting many fans from all over the world for "pilgrimages." The local fresh seafood, especially the winter "Matsuba Crab" and "Mosa Shrimp," are exquisite and impress gourmets. Walking through the alleys of the peaceful port town, you can touch the simple Japanese life that exists with the sea. It...

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Uradome Coast

A coastline boasting dynamic scenery for about 15 km, created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Also called the "Matsushima of San'in," the appearance of white sandy beaches, crystal-clear blue sea, and countless strange rocks and sea caves is truly earth's art. The transparency of the seawater is extremely high, sometimes reaching 25 m in depth. Sightseeing boat courses to tour complex topography and trekking courses along the coastline are maintained; wherever you capture it, you encounter photogenic superb views. In summer, you can enjoy canoeing and snorkeling, a blissful place for nature lovers where you can...

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Yurihama Town

A "Town of Hot Springs and Food" spreading around Lake Togo. "Hawai Onsen" and "Togo Onsen," which gush from the bottom of the lake, boast superb open-air baths that look as if they are floating on the lake surface. The hot water you soak in while the lake is dyed madder red at sunset is exceptional. There is also "Encho-en," one of Japan's largest Chinese gardens, where you can enjoy exotic scenery. It is also famous as a production area for Nijisseiki Pears, with pear-picking being a popular activity. Feeling the peaceful wind crossing the lake, relaxing in hot springs,...

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Former National Railways Kurayoshi Line Abandoned Rail Track

The site of the Kurayoshi Line, abolished in 1985, is currently attracting attention as the "Most Beautiful Abandoned Railway Line in Japan." Especially near the Taikyuji Station ruins, bamboo groves stand between the tracks, creating a mystical landscape where rails continue through the dense bamboo. The nostalgic atmosphere, as if time has stopped, is globally popular as a photo spot for SNS. The sight of nature swallowing man-made objects is beautiful yet somehow sad and poetic. Walking through this place where historical remains and nature's vitality fuse, you can simultaneously feel the memory of Japan's modernization and the peaceful flow...

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Daisen Waterfall

A famous waterfall selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls," located upstream of the Kasedagawa River deep in the forests of Mt. Daisen. Falling heroically in two tiers with a drop of 42 m, it is full of powerful vitality combined with the surrounding primeval forest. The trekking course leading to the waterfall is beautiful with beech and oak greenery, ideal for enjoying a forest bath while bathing in negative ions. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the contrast between the white waterfall and the trees dyed in vivid red and yellow creates a superb view like a single...

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Yonago Castle

Once praised as the "Number One Castle in San'in," Yonago Castle still leaves grand stone walls on the approximately 90-meter-high castle mountain. Although the buildings were lost, the succession of exquisitely piled stone walls tells of the techniques and authority of the samurai at that time. The greatest attraction is the 360-degree panoramic view from the Honmaru (inner bailey) ruins at the summit. The superb view overlooking Yonago City, the blue-shining Nakaumi, the curves of Yumigahama, and the majestic Mt. Daisen is one of the best observatory spots in the prefecture. Especially the beauty of twilight and the night view...

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San’in Kaigan Geopark

A "Park of the Earth" where you can experience earth's evolution and the formation process of the Sea of Japan, centered on a 120 km coastline stretching from Kyoto to Tottori. In the Tottori area, the complex rias coastline seen at Uradome Coast, strange rocks carved by waves, and the highly transparent sea are the greatest highlights. If you observe the topography from the sea by canoe or sightseeing boat, you can feel the breath of the earth from tens of millions of years ago. Not just natural landscapes, the lives of people adapted to that topography and the food...

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WEST EXPRESS GINGA

A long-distance train of JR West created for an elegant journey through the San'in scenery. The deep lapis lazuli body is imaged after a "Galaxy," and the interior is a luxurious space where traditional Japanese design and modern comfort fuse. When traveling through Tottori Prefecture, you can leisurely gaze at the dynamic waves of the Sea of Japan and the majestic mountain form of Mt. Daisen from the train windows. Sale of local specialties at stopping stations and warm hospitality from local people are also among its charms. Not just a means of transport, the act of boarding itself becomes...

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Yumigahama Beach

A beautiful coastline with white sand and green pines stretching for about 15 km in a bow shape from Yonago City to Sakaiminato City. The location with Mt. Daisen to the east and the Sea of Japan to the west is selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 White Sands and Green Pines," where the contrast between calm waves, green pine forests, and the clear sky heals the heart. A cycling road is maintained, and the experience of running through the superb view while feeling the sea breeze is ideal for active travelers. Especially on winter mornings, the sight of...

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Tottori Sand Dunes

A representative superb view spot of Japan, it is a magnificent art of sand spreading 2.4 km north to south and 16 km east to west. The "wind ripples" (geometric patterns created by the wind) and the blue of the Sea of Japan viewed from the 47-meter-high sand wall "Umanose" (Horse's Back) are breathtakingly beautiful. Activities such as camel riding, paragliding, and sandboarding are available, allowing you to enjoy an experience where desert-like exoticism fuses with Japanese character. Early mornings and twilights are particularly mystical, and the dramatic scenery created by light and shadow is also a sacred place for...

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Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park

The Tottori Castle Ruins, which convey the remnants of the Sengoku period, are known as a "stone wall fortress" built along the slopes of the mountain. Currently maintained as Kyusho Park, it becomes one of the prefecture's leading cherry blossom viewing spots where hundreds of cherry trees bloom in spring. The greatest highlight is Japan's only "Maki-ishigaki" (spherical stone wall), whose unique architectural technique fascinates history and architecture fans. The contrast with the adjacent white Western-style building "Jinpukaku" is also wonderful, allowing you to simultaneously feel the power of samurai culture and the elegance of the Meiji era. If you...

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Tottori Prefecture

Located in the Chugoku region of Japan, Tottori Prefecture is an area characterized by dynamic nature, such as Japan's largest sand dunes, the sacred Mt. Daisen, and the beautiful coastline of the Sea of Japan. On the other hand, it is the home of the creators of the world-famous anime "Detective Conan" and "GeGeGe no Kitaro," attracting fans from all over the world as a sacred place for pop culture. It is a place where you can experience the "simple and deep charm" of Japan through all five senses, including rich ingredients such as fresh crab and pears, historic hot...

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Kitahiroshima City

Kitahiroshima City lies about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido's main air gateway, and is also close to Sapporo, in the Minami-Sorachi area. The city is home to several parks known for cherry blossoms, drawing flower-viewing crowds each spring. Having grown as a comfortable commuter suburb, it offers a livable townscape in harmony with abundant nature, and interest in the city has grown further in recent years with the opening of Hokkaido Ballpark F Village. Community-driven events are also thriving, reflecting a town built through active citizen participation.

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Shibecha Town

Shibecha Town, in the Kawakami district of eastern Hokkaido, is a gateway to the core areas of Kushiro Wetland National Park, Japan's largest wetland. Lake Toro, a serene lake floating within the wetland, is popular for canoeing and rowboat excursions where visitors can encounter wildlife up close, and in winter, ice fishing for smelt (wakasagi) on the frozen lake is a beloved local activity. Vast pastureland, including Oku-Harubetsu Ranch, adds a pastoral charm to the dairy farming landscape. Known as a stop on the scenic Kushiro Marshland Norokko sightseeing train, Shibecha is a well-connected base for exploring eastern Hokkaido's greatest...

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Kenbuchi Town

Kenbuchi Town, a small farming village south of Shibetsu in the northern Kamikawa region, is nationally celebrated as 'Ehon no Sato' — Picture Book Village. The whole community embraces its identity as a picture book village, and 'Ehon no Sato Family Resort Village' offers auto-camping and cottage stays amid lush nature overlooking a lake. Farm produce stands and local specialty shopping round out the experience, all under the town's catchphrase — 'Everyone grows to love this town' — reflecting its community-wide commitment to warm hospitality. A genuinely heartwarming stop for any Hokkaido road trip.

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Biratori Town

Biratori Town lies in Hokkaido's Hidaka region, home to Nibutani, a center of Ainu cultural heritage, and a farming community set against the foothills of the Hidaka Mountains. The town's signature products — Biratori Wagyu beef and Biratori tomatoes — are celebrated as some of Hokkaido's finest branded foods, and in early summer, the town's symbolic lily-of-the-valley fields burst into delicate bloom. Historic sites such as Yoshitsune Shrine dot the area, offering visitors a journey along the Hidaka road where Ainu culture, agriculture, and history harmonize.

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Rausu Town

Rausu Town lies on the eastern side of the Shiretoko Peninsula, serving as the eastern gateway to Shiretoko, registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2005. The Nemuro Strait stretching before the town is a treasure trove of marine life — orcas, whales, and dolphins — making whale-watching tours popular from summer through autumn. The prized Rausu kelp harvested from Shiretoko's deep waters is renowned nationwide as one of Japan's finest dashi kelps, and freshly landed seafood is another major draw. Combining majestic nature with views of the Shiretoko mountain range and the lively energy of a fishing...

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Bibai City

Bibai City lies in the Sorachi region of central Hokkaido, a nature-rich city with a history rooted in coal mining and home to Lake Miyajima, a paradise for migratory birds. Visitors can enjoy a walk where art and history harmonize, from buildings preserving the legacy of the coal mining era to Arte Piazza Bibai, an open-air gallery dotted with sculptures by Kan Yasuda. The city's rich soil produces excellent Bibai rice, and local food culture includes torimeshi (chicken rice), a dish with roots in the pioneer era. Offering discoveries in every season, Bibai is a hidden travel hub in the...

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Toyotomi Town

Toyotomi Town lies in the Soya region at Hokkaido's northernmost reaches, a nature-rich town blessed with dairy farming and the Ramsar-listed Sarobetsu Wetland. Toyotomi Onsen, one of Japan's northernmost hot spring resorts, is known for its rare oil-bearing spring water and draws therapeutic bathers from across the country seeking relief from atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions. In early summer, the Sarobetsu plain bursts into bloom with alpine and wetland flowers against a sweeping panorama of Mt. Rishiri-Fuji. Dairy products made from the region's quality milk are another local specialty, making Toyotomi a base for exploring northern Hokkaido's grand nature...

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Samani Town

Samani Town lies along the Pacific coast of Hokkaido's Hidaka region, with the Hidaka Mountains at its back and the deep blue Pacific Ocean before it. The area centered on the town's symbol, Mt. Apoi, is recognized as the Apoi Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark that draws visitors for hiking and alpine plant viewing. Known as a home of famed Hidaka thoroughbreds, the town carries on a living culture built around horses. Fresh seafood drawn from both mountain and sea rounds out the appeal of a destination where visitors can enjoy Pacific Ocean scenery alongside the geological wonders of the...

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Kamikawa Town

Kamikawa Town lies near the geographic center of Hokkaido, serving as the gateway to Daisetsuzan National Park amid majestic natural surroundings. At its heart is Sounkyo, one of Hokkaido's grandest gorges, home to spectacular waterfalls, the Kurodake Ropeway, and Sounkyo Onsen. Neighboring Asahikawa City, the town is also a convenient access point to Asahiyama Zoo. With a thriving forestry industry drawing on its rich woodlands and sake breweries using pristine water from Mt. Daisetsu, Kamikawa is one of Hokkaido's premier mountain resort towns, where grand nature meets traditional craftsmanship.

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Teshikaga Town

Teshikaga Town lies at the heart of Akan-Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, a gateway to eastern Hokkaido blessed with lakes and hot springs. The town is home to two celebrated lakes — the mystical Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo, one of Hokkaido's largest caldera lakes — with distinctive hot spring towns such as Kawayu Onsen and Mashu Onsen dotting their shores. In winter, fantastical scenes unfold as steam rises from vents on the frozen surface of Lake Kussharo and whooper swans gather on its snowy shores. Combining rich nature, Ainu culture, and quality hot springs, Teshikaga is a stay-and-explore...

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Shiraoi Town

Shiraoi Town lies along the Pacific coast of southern Hokkaido's Iburi region, a town shaped by Ainu culture and rich natural surroundings. It is home to Lake Kuttara, a caldera lake famed for its exceptional clarity, and Kojohama Onsen, a hot spring resort with a history of over 100 years, offering natural beauty and relaxation in every season. Local seafood specialties such as Kojohama cod roe (tarako) have also made Shiraoi a noted destination for food lovers. In 2020, Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) opened here, establishing the town as a hub for Ainu culture that draws visitors from...

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