Tottori

  • Tottori Sand Dunes

    Japan's largest coastal sand dunes. Overlooking undulating sand hills and the sea, enjoy activities like paragliding, camel rides, and sandboarding. Popular for sunsets and stargazing.

    Address: 鳥取県鳥取市福部町湯山

    Access: About 20 minutes by bus from Tottori Station

    Transportation: Buses to the dunes run every 20 minutes during daytime; service reduced in winter

    Tags: Scenic ViewsSand DunesActivities

  • Mount Daisen

    The highest peak in the Chugoku region at 1,729m. Summer hiking and trekking, winter skiing. Primeval beech forests and panoramic views of the Sea of Japan. Nicknamed 'Hoki Fuji.'

    Address: 鳥取県西伯郡大山町大山

    Access: About 2 hours 30 minutes by limited express and bus from Tottori Station

    Transportation: Use bus from Yonago Station to trailhead

    Tags: HikingAutumn FoliageSkiing

  • Mizuki Shigeru Road

    Yokai world of manga artist Mizuki Shigeru, creator of GeGeGe no Kitaro. Over 177 bronze yokai statues line the 800m shopping street, with nighttime shadow illuminations.

    Address: 鳥取県境港市本町

    Access: About 2 hours by limited express and JR Sakai Line from Tottori Station

    Transportation: Right by Sakaiminato Station. Trains feature Kitaro wrap designs.

    Tags: YokaiFamily-friendlyPhoto Spots

  • Misasa Onsen

    An 850-year-old hot spring with world-class radon content. Riverside open-air baths and foot baths dot the area. Stroll the stone-paved hot spring streets in geta sandals at night.

    Address: 鳥取県東伯郡三朝町三朝

    Access: About 1 hour 20 minutes by JR and local bus from Tottori Station

    Transportation: Buses depart every 30 minutes from Kurayoshi Station

    Tags: Hot SpringRadonHistory

  • Kurayoshi White-Walled Warehouses

    Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings along the river featuring beautiful red-tiled roofs and white walls from Edo to Meiji periods. Machiya cafes and Japanese craft shops line the streets. Kimono strolls and rickshaw experiences are popular.

    Address: 鳥取県倉吉市魚町周辺

    Access: 40 minutes by limited express from Tottori Station to Kurayoshi Station, then 10 minutes by bus

    Transportation: Take sightseeing loop bus to Akagawara/Shirakabe Dozo stop

    Tags: Historic StreetscapeRetroInstagram-worthy

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  • Tottori Sand Dunes and Hot Springs Day Trip Plan

    Departing from Tottori Station, enjoy the grand nature of the dunes and hot spring relaxation in one day.

    • Dune walk and camel ride experience
    • Seafood bowl lunch at Dune Center
    • White-walled town walk and cafe break
    • Day-use bath to soothe fatigue