Tottori

Tottori

Tottori is a quiet and scenic region where nature takes center stage. Home to the Tottori Sand Dunes—the largest in Japan—it offers thrilling outdoor adventures and breathtaking sea views. Visit Hakuto Shrine, linked to Japan’s ancient White Rabbit legend, or relax at Tottori’s hot springs. With its rugged coastline and peaceful countryside, Tottori is perfect for travelers seeking calm and beauty.

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Tottori Prefecture

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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Tottori City

The prefectural capital of Tottori and a base for tourism housing the world-famous "Tottori Sand Dunes." In addition to the dunes, it has various faces such as its history as an Edo-period castle town, the brilliant Meiji-era Western-style building "Jinpukaku," and the stage for the legend of "Inaba no Shiro-usagi" (White Rabbit of Inaba). Recently, it has also attracted attention as a craft city centered on the "Tottori Folk Crafts Museum," where you can touch beautiful handiwork that stays close to daily life. Culinary delights such as winter Matsuba Crab and Nijisseiki Pears, the best in Japan, are also plentiful....

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Yonago City

The central city of western Tottori Prefecture, it is a lively city that has flourished as a "Merchant Capital" since ancient times. It is located in an excellent location surrounded by the grand Mt. Daisen, the blue Nakaumi Lake, and the beautiful Yumigahama. Besides tourist resources like the Yonago Castle ruins and seaside Kaike Onsen, its role as a transportation hub makes it very convenient as a base for traveling around the San'in region. There are many eateries where local fresh ingredients gather, ideal for indulging in San'in gourmet. Walking through Yonago, where modern convenience and historic streetscapes coexist, you...

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Hakuto Jinja Shrine

Hakuto Jinja Shrine

An ancient shrine related to legends where the "Mitarashi Pond," where the rabbit injured in the "White Rabbit of Inaba" myth is said to have washed its body, remains in the grounds. Since the rabbit brokered the relationship between Okuninushi-no-kami and Princess Yakami, it is known as the "Site of Japan's First Love Story" and a strong matchmaking power spot. Cute rabbit stone statues line the grounds, and the habit of praying by offering special "musubi-ishi" (binding stones) is also popular. By visiting with the adjacent Hakuto Coast, you can enjoy both the world of Japanese mythology and beautiful sea...

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Top Landmarks

Must-visit iconic spots that define Japan.

Tottori Sand Dunes

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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Mizuki Shigeru Road

Mizuki Shigeru Road

A world-class entertainment street starring the yokai appearing in "GeGeGe no Kitaro" by cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki, a native of Sakaiminato City. Along the approximately 800 m street, 177 bronze statues of yokai line up, and you can enjoy a fantastic world all day, such as yokai shadow art projected onto the road at night. Unique yokai goods and sweets are also plentiful, and it's a place where everyone from adults to children can smile, not just anime fans. Through Japan's "yokai culture," you can feel awe and affection for the unseen mysterious world—one of Japan's most unique tourist destinations.

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The Sand Museum

The Sand Museum

The world's first museum to exhibit grand sand sculptures made with "sand" as the material. Based on the concept of "Travel Around the World with Sand," magnificent sand sculptures themed on different countries or regions are produced every year. The delicate and dynamic works created by world-class sand sculptors using only water and sand are truly breathtaking. The "fragility" due to sand's nature as an easily collapsible material is also a major attraction of this art. Since it's an indoor exhibition, you can enjoy it regardless of weather, and by visiting with the dunes, you can deeply feel the fusion...

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Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji Temple

Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji Temple

Located on the approximately 900-meter-high Mt. Mitoku, this temple is famous for having a National Treasure in the most dangerous location in Japan. In particular, "Nageire-do," built in a hollow of a precipitous cliff, has a legend that the founder En no Gyoja threw it in with his spiritual power, and its architectural beauty and mystery overwhelm visitors. Visiting requires climbing steep mountain paths, making it a serious ascetic experience wearing "waraji" (straw sandals) or shoes with good grip. The wooden architecture in harmony with harsh nature allows you to feel the essence of Japan's mountain worship. For adventurous people...

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Mt. Daisen

A famous peak with an altitude of 1,729 m, also called "Hoki Fuji," it has been revered since ancient times as a sacred mountain of mountain worship. It has two faces: an elegant appearance like Mt. Fuji when seen from the west, and a rough expression shown by the cliffs on the north side. Covered in one of Western Japan's largest primeval beech forests, it offers overwhelming beauty of the four seasons, such as fresh green, autumn foliage, and winter snow scenery. A wide range of activities is possible, from authentic climbing to highland resort experiences at the foot. If...

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Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

A must-see museum for fans in Hokuei Town, the hometown of Gosho Aoyama, the author of the globally loved popular anime "Detective Conan." You can fully immerse yourself in the world of Conan through exhibits of secret stories behind the work's birth, precious original drawings, and experience corners of inventions appearing in the work. Objets and decorations of Conan are everywhere in the town, welcoming you as a "Town where you can meet Conan." Conan boasts immense popularity overseas, especially in Asia. The journey to trace its roots is sure to be a special experience that Conan fans will never...

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Hakuto Jinja Shrine

Hakuto Jinja Shrine

An ancient shrine related to legends where the "Mitarashi Pond," where the rabbit injured in the "White Rabbit of Inaba" myth is said to have washed its body, remains in the grounds. Since the rabbit brokered the relationship between Okuninushi-no-kami and Princess Yakami, it is known as the "Site of Japan's First Love Story" and a strong matchmaking power spot. Cute rabbit stone statues line the grounds, and the habit of praying by offering special "musubi-ishi" (binding stones) is also popular. By visiting with the adjacent Hakuto Coast, you can enjoy both the world of Japanese mythology and beautiful sea...

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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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Misasa Onsen

An ancient hot spring resort boasting one of the world's leading radon contents, with the name's origin meaning "healing illness by welcoming the morning three times." The atmosphere of a good old Japanese hot spring town remains, and the bridge over the Misasa River and the "Kawara Buro" (open-air bath along the river) symbolize the original landscape of Japan full of openness. It is said that the water here enhances health not only by soaking but also by inhaling and drinking, ideal for modern travelers seeking mental and physical detox. Walk the alleys lined with retro amusement halls and target...

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Tottori Hanakaido Flower Park

Tottori Hanakaido Flower Park

Japan's largest flower park, using the grand figure of Mt. Daisen as borrowed scenery. Centered on an all-weather flower dome, seasonal flowers color the vast grounds. The greatest feature is the approximately 1 km covered corridor circling the park. Even on rainy days, you can enjoy strolling while viewing beautiful gardens and the superb view of Mt. Daisen without getting wet. The fantastic lighting "Moonlight Flower Garden" held at night is especially popular. The dramatic landscape created by vivid flowers and Japan's famous peak Daisen receives immense support from international tourists who like photography and quiet walks.

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Authentic Local Experiences

Deep dive into authentic Japanese culture.

Former National Railways Kurayoshi Line Abandoned Rail Track

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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Yumigahama Cycling Road

Yumigahama Cycling Road

An approximately 15 km dedicated cycling road maintained along the beautiful coastline of Yumigahama from Yonago to Sakaiminato. The route, where you constantly feel the Sea of Japan breeze while looking at the blue sea on your left and the majestic Mt. Daisen on your right, is counted as one of Japan's "Holy Lands for Cyclists." Since it is mostly flat, beginners and families can enjoy it safely. Taking breaks in the pine forests or on the sandy beaches along the way is also pleasant, making it ideal for overseas guests who want to actively enjoy Japan's nature. By riding...

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Local Stays

Charming inns and stays for your journey.

OOE VALLEY STAY

OOE VALLEY STAY

A stylish accommodation facility born from the renovation of a closed elementary school, standing in the rich nature of Yazu Town. While leaving remnants of former classrooms and corridors, guest rooms with modern and sophisticated designs provide a nostalgic yet new lodging experience. It is full of ideas to luxuriously taste Satoyama time, such as a restaurant using plenty of fresh local ingredients and a terrace to view the starry sky. Supported by highly sensitive travelers as a place to experience the fusion of "regeneration of old buildings" and "modern hospitality" in regional Japan, enveloped in the warmth of wood.

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Kaike Yugetsu

A top-class resort inn located in Kaike Onsen, featuring all ocean-view rooms with private open-air baths. The greatest highlight is the "Infinity Sky Open-Air Bath," where the sea and hot spring appear to merge. Gazing at the horizon of the Sea of Japan, listening to the sound of waves, and soaking in the water is a supreme luxury. While the design is modern, traditional Japanese hospitality lives on, and the cuisine using plenty of seasonal local ingredients fascinates gourmets from all over the world. It is chosen by those who want to experience the ultimate fusion of Japan's "Wa" (harmony)...

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Hawai Onsen Sennentei

Hawai Onsen Sennentei

A historic inn standing as if jutting out into Lake Togo, offering a monopolized superb view of the lake. Its open-air baths boast "flowing from the source" water where you can feel as if you're floating in the lake. You can enjoy the beauty of Lake Togo as it changes with time, such as mystical scenery enveloped in morning mist or the lake surface dyed by the sunset. Seafood dishes such as top-quality crab and clams caught in the lake are also major attractions. While feeling familiarity with the name "Hawai," the content is an exquisite traditional Japanese inn—a gap...

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Local Treasures

Discover hidden gems loved by locals.

Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

A museum where architectural beauty and photographic art fuse, exhibiting the works of globally acclaimed photographer Shoji Ueda. The stylish building itself, designed by architect Shin Takamatsu, has a structure like a giant camera, and inside you can admire the "Upside-down Mt. Daisen" reflected on the water's surface. Mr. Ueda's unique staged photographs called "Ueda-cho," featuring the sand dunes as a stage, continue to inspire photography lovers worldwide. A cultural highlight where you can immerse yourself in the superb view of Mt. Daisen and artistic expression within a silent space.

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Ishitani Family Residence

Ishitani Family Residence

Located in Chizu-shuku, the Ishitani Family Residence is a mansion boasting an overwhelming scale built on a vast site. Utilizing more than 20 types of timber and featuring a powerful architectural beauty with giant pine beams spanning the vaulted ceiling, it can be called a culmination of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques. You can view four beautiful Japanese gardens with different moods for each room, experiencing the luxurious lifestyle of a former forestry tycoon. A National Important Cultural Property where travelers interested in the functional beauty of Japanese residential architecture and space design utilizing natural materials will undoubtedly be deeply impressed.

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Amedaki Falls

A powerful waterfall with a 40 m drop, selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls." Located in a deep canyon surrounded by primeval forests, the force of the water falling all at once from the cliff and the negative ions enveloping the surroundings refresh visitors instantly. Various large and small waterfalls are scattered around the main fall, and you can tour nature's art while walking the promenade. A sacred air drifts through as it was once said to be a place for ascetic training, and its beauty especially during fresh green or foliage seasons is spectacular. A sanctuary to...

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Kaike Onsen

Spreading along the beautiful beach of the Sea of Japan, this is a rare "hot spring gushing from the sea" in Japan. Located in an excellent location with a panoramic view of the coastline of Yumigahama and the majestic Mt. Daisen, its water containing sea minerals is reputed to be good for beauty and health. In summer, you can enjoy swimming at the beach right in front, and a luxurious experience of soaking in a hot spring directly after coming up from the sea is possible. Recently, it is also known as the "Birthplace of Triathlon," and cycling roads are...

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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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Explore by City

Discover hidden charms in each city and town through our visual map.

Yonago City

The central city of western Tottori Prefecture, it is a lively city that has flourished as a "Merchant Capital" since ancient times. It is located in an excellent location surrounded by the grand Mt. Daisen, the blue Nakaumi Lake, and the beautiful Yumigahama. Besides tourist resources like the Yonago Castle ruins and seaside Kaike Onsen, its role as a transportation hub makes it very convenient as a base for traveling around the San'in region. There are many eateries where local fresh ingredients gather, ideal for indulging in San'in gourmet. Walking through Yonago, where modern convenience and historic streetscapes coexist, you...

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Misasa Town

Encompassing the world-class healing Misasa Onsen, Misasa Town is a place where history, culture, and nature are in perfect harmony. It houses the National Treasure "Mitokusan Nageire-do," conveying Japan's unique mountain ascetic culture. Additionally, historic wooden architectures are scattered throughout the town, where you can enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens and old folk houses. The scenery along the Misasa River, surrounded by rich greenery, vividly reflects the transition of the four seasons and calms the hearts of visitors. With a warm community that welcomes visitors like family while protecting traditional culture, it is ideal for those who want to...

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Daisen Town

Spreading at the foot of the famous peak Mt. Daisen, this is a richly blessed town receiving the benefits of both mountains and the sea simultaneously. It is the gateway to climbing Daisen, where the "Daisen-ji Temple" boasting a 1,300-year history and the atmospheric streetscape of its approach welcome visitors. On the other hand, the town also faces the Sea of Japan and is a treasure trove of gourmet food fusing fresh seafood and rich agricultural products. Local sake and dairy products nurtured by Daisen's meltwater are exquisite. The greatest charm is being able to experience the contrast of Japanese...

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Chizu Town

A "Town of Cedar" coexisting with beautiful forests, with more than 90% of its area being forest. It flourished as a post town for daimyo's journeys (sankin-kotai) in the Edo period, and dignified architecture still remains in "Chizu-shuku." Especially the "Ishitani Family Residence," an Important Cultural Property, is a place that can be called the peak of Japanese architectural beauty, with a fusion of a beautiful Japanese garden and a building luxuriously using giant cedar beams on a vast site. Recently, "Forest Therapy" utilizing the wisdom of the forest and bread making using local resources are also active. A perfect...

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Wakasa Town

Located on the border with Hyogo Prefecture and surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Hyonosen, this is a town overflowing with history and outdoor charm. In the center of the town, an old streetscape with an arcade-like structure called "Kariya" to protect buildings from snow remains, strongly retaining the atmosphere of an Edo-period post town. Additionally, the "Fudoin Iwayado" built in a precipitous cliff is a mystical spot reminiscent of the Nageire-do on Mt. Mitoku. With plentiful activities based in great nature—skiing in winter, camping and climbing in summer—it is a place where you can feel the weight of history...

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Yazu Town

Surrounded by rich nature, this town is filled with the original rural landscape of Japan and the charm of fruit. It is especially famous as a production center for high-quality "persimmons," and in autumn, beautiful scenery of golden fruit bearing heavily spreads out. Additionally, nostalgic experiences abound, such as the streetscape retaining remnants of a post town and the retro SL (Steam Locomotive) running on the Wakasa Railway. Recently, facilities such as a stylish accommodation and cafe renovated from an old closed school have been increasing, attracting attention as a place where new local culture is born. While cycling through...

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Tottori City

The prefectural capital of Tottori and a base for tourism housing the world-famous "Tottori Sand Dunes." In addition to the dunes, it has various faces such as its history as an Edo-period castle town, the brilliant Meiji-era Western-style building "Jinpukaku," and the stage for the legend of "Inaba no Shiro-usagi" (White Rabbit of Inaba). Recently, it has also attracted attention as a craft city centered on the "Tottori Folk Crafts Museum," where you can touch beautiful handiwork that stays close to daily life. Culinary delights such as winter Matsuba Crab and Nijisseiki Pears, the best in Japan, are also plentiful....

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Kurayoshi City

The greatest attraction is the "Utsubuki Tamagawa" area, where the streetscape of merchant houses from the Edo to Meiji periods remains. The landscape with red Sekishu tiles, white plaster walls, and stone bridges over clear streams is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings; walking here feels like time travel. "Akagawara" shops utilizing old storehouses sell local sake, soy sauce, and traditional crafts, with history living within modern life. It is a beautiful city where you can touch the aesthetic sense and careful lifestyle of traditional Japanese merchants while enjoying a quiet and sophisticated stroll.

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Sakaiminato City

Sakaiminato City

The hometown of Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of "GeGeGe no Kitaro," Sakaiminato is a lively port town boasting one of Japan's leading fishing catches. The town's main street, "Mizuki Shigeru Road," is lined with 177 bronze statues of yokai (monsters), and its fantastic and humorous worldview is extremely popular with international tourists. Additionally, it boasts one of Japan's highest catches of crab and bluefin tuna, and you can enjoy freshly caught seafood at reasonable prices in the markets. Integrating anime culture, rich food culture, and the vitality of a port town, Sakaiminato is an entertaining and attractive city where you...

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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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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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Tottori Prefecture

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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