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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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Gourmet🗾 All seasons

Sand Dune Rakkyo

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

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onsen🗾 All seasons

Shikano Onsen

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

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Inaba White Rabbit Manju

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

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

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Iwagaki Oyster

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

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Tottori Onsen

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

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Shiroika Squid

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

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Hamamura Onsen

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

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Daisen Broccoli

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 handed down in eastern Tottori since the Edo period, steamed from fish surimi

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Sekigane Onsen

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

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Ago Chikuwa

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

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Iwai Onsen

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

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

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onsen🗾 All seasons

Yoshioka Onsen

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

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Togo Onsen

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

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Matsuba Crab

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

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Hawai Onsen

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

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Kaike Onsen

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

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Misasa Onsen

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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Seasonal Picks

Tottori Winter Travel 2026: Snowy Tottori Dunes, Kaike Onsen & Misasa Onsen

鳥取の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。鳥取砂丘雪景色・皆生温泉・三朝温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Tottori Autumn Foliage 2026: Mt. Daisen, Oku-Daisen & Misasa Onsen

鳥取の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。大山・奥大山・三朝温泉など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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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: Matsuba Crab

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

Rainy Day Spots🗾 All seasons

Rainy Day in Tottori: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Tottori! Discover top indoor attractions including 鳥取砂丘ビジター

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Gourmet🗾 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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Sightseeing🗾 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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Sightseeing☀️ 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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Sightseeing🍂 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 Picks🍂 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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Sightseeing🗾 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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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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Sightseeing☀️ 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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Sightseeing🍂 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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Sightseeing☀️ 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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Sightseeing☀️ 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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Sightseeing🗾 All seasons

Sand Museum — The World's Finest Sand Sculpture Art Exhibition

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