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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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Festival/Eventā˜€ļø Summer

Tottori Shan Shan Matsuri: Mass Umbrella Dance

Held over three days each August in central Tottori City, this festival is famous for a ma…

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Festival/Event🌸 Spring

Mochigase Nagashibina: Paper Dolls Floated Downriver

In the valley town of Mochigase in Tottori City, children float paper dolls on straw trays…

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Festival/Event🌸 Spring

Misasa Hanayu Matsuri: The Jinsho Giant Tug of War

Every May 3 and 4 the spa town of Misasa in Tottori holds Hanayu Matsuri, whose climax is …

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Festival/Eventā„ļø Winter

Sakenotsu Tondou: A New Year Fire Ritual by the Sea

In the fishing village of Sakenotsu in Tottori City, a four metre cone of straw and bamboo…

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Festival/EventšŸ‚ Autumn

Mitokusan Fire Festival: Fire Walking with Yamabushi

On the last Sunday of October, yamabushi ascetics at Sanbutsuji on Mount Mitoku in Tottori…

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Festival/Eventā˜€ļø Summer

Yonago Gaina Matsuri: Lantern Parade and Fireworks

Yonago in western Tottori fills with giant pole lanterns, massed taiko drumming and a fire…

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Sand Dune Rakkyo: Local Food Guide (Tottori)

A top-class branded rakkyo grown in the sandy soil beside the Tottori Sand Dunes, boasting…

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Shikano Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A spa beside the old castle town of Shikano, a flower-growing village where history walks …

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Inaba White Rabbit Manju: Where to Eat (Tottori)

A charming rabbit-shaped Sanin confection named after the Inaba White Rabbit myth, a lucky…

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Sunaba Coffee and Sand Dune Sweets: Local Food Guide

A talked-about cafe born from the quip that Tottori has no Starbucks but it has Sunaba. En…

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Iwagaki Oyster: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Tottori)

A wild summer oyster. The large meat, represented by Tottori brand Natsuki, is full of ric…

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Tottori Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A rare downtown spa in a prefectural capital, a short walk from Tottori Station and handy …

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Shiroika Squid: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Tottori)

A summer delicacy of Tottori raised beneath the fishing lights of the Sea of Japan, this s…

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Hamamura Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A seaside spa in the birthplace of the Kaigara-bushi folk song, with five centuries of his…

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Daisen Broccoli: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Tottori)

A branded vegetable from the foot of Mount Daisen, where well-drained volcanic soil and da…

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Tofu Chikuwa: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Tottori)

A local food handed down in eastern Tottori since the Edo period, steamed from fish surimi…

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Sekigane Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

The Shirogane no Yu, second only to Misasa in radon content, a colorless, odorless spa pri…

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Ago Chikuwa: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Tottori)

A chikuwa grilled fragrant from the surimi of flying fish, called ago in Tottori, prized f…

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Iwai Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Tottori)

Said to be the oldest spa in the Sanin region, over a millennium old, where the yukamuri c…

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Tottori Gyukotsu Ramen: Local Food Guide (Tottori)

A local ramen born in western Tottori, made not with pork or chicken bones but with beef b…

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Yoshioka Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A quiet thousand-year-old spa beside Lake Koyama, where the simple charm of an old bathing…

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Togo Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Tottori)

A quiet spa on the southern shore of Lake Togo, where springs even bubble from the lakebed…

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Matsuba Crab: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Tottori)

The king of Tottori winter, this branded snow crab from the Sea of Japan offers plump swee…

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Hawai Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Tottori)

A lakeside spa where inns seem to float on Lake Togo, treasured for its sunsets and tranqu…

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Kaike Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Tottori)

A seaside spa on the white sands of Yumigahama, famed for sunrise views of Mount Daisen an…

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Misasa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access

A world-class radon spa where inns line the Mitoku River, blending healing culture with ri…

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Kurayoshi White Wall Warehouses and Hawai Onsen Relaxing Course

Stroll a charming old townscape of white walls and red tiles, then relax at lakeside Hawai…

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Daisen Area Nature and Faith Walking Course

Walk the foot of Mount Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region, through beech fores…

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Mizuki Shigeru Road Yokai Walk Course in Sakaiminato

In Sakaiminato, hometown of GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki, stroll an 800 meter s…

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Misasa Onsen and Mount Mitoku Pilgrimage and Relaxation Day Course

A restorative day combining a pilgrimage climb to the national treasure Nageiredo with a s…

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Tottori Sand Dunes and Sand Museum Half Day Course

A classic half day plan pairing Japans grandest sand dunes with the Sand Museum of sand on…

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Daisenji Amidado, an Old Hall Quiet in the Forest of Mount Daisen

Standing quietly within the precinct of Daisenji, Amidado is a hall built in the late Muro…

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Manidera, a Giant Rock Power Spot on a Sacred Mountain in Tottori City

Standing on Mount Mani, a sacred peak ranked with Daisen and Mitoku, Manidera holds a stan…

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Fudoin Iwayado, a Hall Tucked into a Cliff Cave in Wakasa

Fitted neatly into a natural cliff cave, Fudoin Iwayado is counted among the three great c…

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Sasafuku Shrine, a Shrine of Demon Tales and Iron Making in Nichinan

Said to be founded more than 1100 years ago, Sasafuku Shrine carries a name tied to iron s…

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Fukusakae Shrine, One of the Eight Lucky Shrines of Tottori

Bearing an auspicious name that means to prosper, Fukusakae Shrine gathers eight shrines a…

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Kamochi Shrine, the Only Shrine of Wealth of Its Name in Japan

Resting in a place whose auspicious name means holder of gold, Kamochi Shrine bears a name…

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Ogamiyama Shrine Okumiya, with the Longest Stone Path in Japan on Mount Daisen

Resting on the slope of the sacred Mount Daisen, this inner shrine is reached by a natural…

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Imadaki, a 44 Meter Waterfall in Yurihama

Set in the hills of Yurihama, Imadaki is a grand waterfall of about 44 meters, a place whe…

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Hijiridaki, a Matchmaking Waterfall and Heart Rock in Nichinan

Falling through the mountains of Nichinan, Hijiridaki is a matchmaking waterfall said to b…

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Tanegaike Bentenmiya, a Quiet Wealth Power Spot near the Tottori Sand Dunes

Standing on the shore of Lake Tanegaike a short walk from the Tottori Sand Dunes, this sma…

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ArchitecturešŸ—¾ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Tottori

Tottori is not just about the sand dunes!…

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Food & SouvenirsšŸ—¾ All seasons

5 Photogenic Gourmet Treats and Souvenirs in Tottori

Not just the sand dunes, Tottori is full of gourmet treats packed with "photogenic" appeal…

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Scenic ViewsšŸ—¾ All seasons

5 Photogenic Spectacular-View Spots in Tottori

When you say Tottori Prefecture, it is not just the sand dunes! In fact, it is a treasure …

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Instagrammable ShrinesšŸ—¾ All seasons

5 Photogenic Power Spots in Tottori

Tottori Prefecture holds spectacular scenery that sleeps beyond just the sand dunes.…

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Seasonal Picksā„ļø Winter

Tottori Winter Travel: Snowy Tottori Dunes, Kaike Onsen & Misasa Onsen

The crisp wind blowing in from the Sea of Japan, the fantastical silver-white world drawn …

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Seasonal PicksšŸ‚ Autumn

Tottori Autumn Foliage: Mt. Daisen, Oku-Daisen & Misasa Onsen

Tottori, the hidden region of San'in facing the Sea of Japan.…

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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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Gourmetā„ļø Winter

Tottori Local Gourmet Guide: Matsuba Crab

Discover Tottori''s unique local cuisine including ę¾č‘‰ć‚¬ćƒ‹. A food lover''s guide to the best…

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Rainy Day in Tottori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Tottori! Discover top indoor attractions including é³„å–ē ‚äø˜ćƒ“ć‚øć‚æćƒ¼ā€¦

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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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SightseeingšŸ—¾ 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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Sightseeingā„ļø 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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Sightseeingā˜€ļø 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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SightseeingšŸ‚ 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 PicksšŸ‚ 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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Sightseeingā„ļø 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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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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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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Sightseeingā˜€ļø 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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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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SightseeingšŸ‚ 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 Picksā„ļø 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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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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Sightseeingā˜€ļø 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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Sightseeingā˜€ļø 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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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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Tottori Sand Dunes and Sanin Scenic Views — 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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Tottori Sand Dunes — 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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Hakuto Shrine — 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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Sand Museum — The World's Finest Sand Sculpture Art Exhibition

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