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Japan's largest sand dunes at the Tottori Sand Dunes and the relaxing Kaike Onsen. Matsuba crab, 20th Century pears, and the famous Sunaba Coffee are local icons.

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Tottori Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Tottori. Spring sakura viewing guide w…

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Gourmet❄️ Winter

Tottori Local Gourmet Guide: 松葉ガニ

Discover Tottori''s unique local cuisine including 松葉ガニ. A food lover''s guide to the best…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Tottori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Tottori! Discover top indoor attractions including ι³₯ε–η ‚δΈ˜γƒ“γ‚Έγ‚ΏγƒΌβ€¦

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tottori Food Guide: Crab Cuisine, Gyukotsu Ramen & Sand Dune Pears

Tottori lands more snow crab and red crab than anywhere in Japan. Discover its unique beef…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sand Museum: Art Palace at Tottori Sand Dunes Where World's Best Sand Sculptures Gather

The "Sand Museum" near Tottori Sand Dunes is the world's first facility displaying enormou…

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Sightseeing❄️ Winter

Misasa Onsen: Mysterious Hot Spring Boasting World-Class Radon Content

Misasa Onsen in central Tottori Prefecture boasts world-class radon content. Famous for "r…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Uradome Coast: Sea Kayaking among Spectacular Rock Formations Carved by the Sea of Japan

The Uradome Coast in Iwami Town, Tottori is one of the most beautiful areas within San'in …

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Mt. Daisen (Hoki Fuji): Climbing the Highest Peak in the Chugoku Region and Majestic Beech Forests

Mt. Daisen (elevation 1,729m) on the Tottori-Shimane border is the highest peak in the Chu…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Nijisseiki Pear and Tottori Pear Agriculture: Autumn Sweetness at Japan's Top Producing Region

Tottori Prefecture is known as Japan's top pear producing region, with "Nijisseiki" (20th …

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Sightseeing❄️ Winter

Matsuba Crab: Savoring Tottori's Exquisite Snow Crab, Winter King of the Sea of Japan

The winter specialty of Tottori, "Matsuba Crab," refers to male snow crabs caught in the S…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Kurayoshi White-Walled Storehouses: San'in's Little Kyoto Preserving Edo and Meiji Era Atmosphere

Along the Tamagawa River in central Kurayoshi City, Tottori, beautiful townscape remains w…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Mizuki Shigeru Road: Walking the GeGeGe no Kitaro World in Sakaiminato, City of Yokai

Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato City, Tottori is a tourist spot lined with bronze statu…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Mitokusan Nageiredo: Visiting Japan's Most Dangerous National Treasure Built in a Sheer Cliff Cave

The "Nageiredo" (Thrown-In Hall), inner sanctuary of Mitokusan Sanbutsuli Temple in Misasa…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Kaike Onsen: Spending Time with Mt. Daisen and Sea of Japan at a Seaside Hot Spring Resort Overlooking Yumigahama

Kaike Onsen in Yonago City, Tottori is a hot spring resort located along the coast of Yumi…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Tottori Castle Ruins and Jinpukaku: History Park Where Inaba's Famous Castle and Meiji Western Building Coexist

Tottori Castle Ruins built on Mt. Kyushozan and Jinpukaku Western mansion at the castle ba…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

White Rabbit of Inaba and Hakuto Shrine: Visiting the Stage of Japanese Mythology and Sacred Marriage Spot

Tottori's Hakuto Coast and Hakuto Shrine, the setting of the Japanese myth "White Rabbit o…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Chizu-juku and Cedar Village: Visiting the Edo Period Post Town and Remnants of the Kishu Highway

Chizu Town, Tottori is a mountain village known for Chizu-juku post town that flourished a…

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Seasonal Picks❄️ Winter

Daisen Ski Resort: Winter Sports at the Largest Ski Area in the Chugoku Region

Mt. Daisen in Tottori is also known as the largest ski resort in the Chugoku region. Multi…

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Sightseeing❄️ Winter

Sakaiminato Seafood Market: Fresh Seafood Landed Moments Ago at One of Japan's Leading Fishing Ports

Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture is one of Japan's leading fishing ports for landing…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Togo Onsen Yurihama: Japan's Only Sunset Resort Where Lake, Sea, and Hot Springs Meet

Togo Onsen in Yurihama Town, Tottori is an unusual hot spring resort bubbling beside Lake …

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Yumigahama Peninsula: Spectacular White Sand and Pine Scenery Created by Bow-Shaped Sandbar and Lake Nakaumi

Yumigahama Peninsula spanning Yonago and Sakaiminato cities, Tottori is a unique landform …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Wakasa Railway: Enjoying Nostalgic Showa-Era Train Journey at the Steam Locomotive Village

Wakasa Railway running through Wakasa Town, Tottori is a railway line where early Showa-er…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Daisen-Nakaumi-Shinji Lake Cycling: Spectacular Bicycle Journey Touring Mountains, Lakes, and Sea

The area from western Tottori to eastern Shimane has cycling routes touring Mt. Daisen, La…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Yonago City and Kaike-Nakaumi Area: Enjoying Culture and Gourmet in San'in's Commercial City

Yonago City, Tottori functions as the gateway to both Shimane and Tottori prefectures, San…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tottori Sand Dunes and Sanin Scenic Views β€” Walking Japan's Only Large Sand Dunes

Explore the iconic Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan's only large dune system, and discover the dr…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tottori Sand Dunes β€” Earth Power from Japan's Largest Sand Dunes

Experience the raw power of Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan's largest sand dune system stretchin…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hakuto Shrine β€” The Sacred Site of the Legend of the White Hare of Inaba

Visit Hakuto Shrine near Tottori, enshrining the legendary White Hare of Inaba and revered…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Sand Museum β€” The World's Finest Sand Sculpture Art Exhibition

Discover the astonishing Sand Museum in Tottori, featuring world-class sand sculptures tha…