Tottori City

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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. It is a city suitable for the start of a journey, where urban convenience, rich nature, and deep history/culture are in balanced harmony.

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The Kingdom of Winds -Highlights-

The Kingdom of Winds -Highlights-

Tottori City Tourism and Convention Association

The Kingdom of Winds - The Nature of Tottori

The Kingdom of Winds - The Nature of Tottori

Tottori City Tourism and Convention Association

The Kingdom of Winds - The Soul of Tottori -

The Kingdom of Winds - The Soul of Tottori -

Tottori City Tourism and Convention Association

ループ麒麟獅子で巡るトットリたび

ループ麒麟獅子で巡るトットリたび

Tottori City Tourism and Convention Association

Farm Stay in the good old days. tottori city,Japan.

Farm Stay in the good old days. tottori city,Japan.

San'in Inbound Tourism Organization

Tottori City

Address: 160 Suehiro-onsen-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori
Website: https://www.torican.jp/
Operator: Tottori City Tourism and Convention Association

Tottori City Spots List

Koyama Pond (Koyama-ike)
Tottori Folk Crafts Museum
Hakuto Jinja Shrine
Amedaki Falls
Jinpukaku
Karo Port
Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport
Saji Astro Park
Hakuto Coast
Kozomi Coast
The Sand Museum
Yoshioka Onsen
Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park
Tottori Sand Dunes
Prefectural Tottori Sand Dunes Oasis Square

Koyama Pond (Koyama-ike)

Koyama Pond (Koyama-ike)

Boasting the largest area for a "pond" in Japan (technically a pond, but effectively a lake), peaceful waterside scenery spreads for about 18 km around. The five islands floating in the pond and the golden brilliance of the water at sunset are extremely beautiful, making it ideal for strolls and cycling. It is also known for a rare traditional fishing method called "Ishigama fishing" in winter. In spring, thousands of cherry trees bloom in full in the surrounding parks, cherished as a place of relaxation for locals. It is a precious place where you can feel the calm and rich...

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Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Located in the center of Tottori City, this museum was established by Shoya Yoshida, a leader of the Mingei movement who advocated "Beauty of Use" (finding beauty in everyday items). Ceramics, lacquerware, and woodwork collected from all over the world and local Tottori are exhibited, all of which are warm masterpieces actually used in people's lives, not just for observation. At the adjacent "Takumi Kappo" restaurant, you can taste Tottori's local cuisine using Mingei vessels. For travelers interested in traditional Japanese craftsmanship and refined aesthetic beauty, this is a sacred place where deep inspiration can be gained.

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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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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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Jinpukaku

A white-walled Western-style building in the French Renaissance style standing at the foot of the Tottori Castle ruins. Built in 1907 as a villa for the former lord of the Tottori Clan, its brilliant exterior and elegant interior utilizing the highest technology of the time are designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Famous as a filming location for the movie "Rurouni Kenshin," the sight of the European-style building standing within a Japanese garden is extremely photogenic. With beautiful designs such as spiral staircases inside, it is a spot overflowing with cultural charm, conveying the memory of Japan's modernization and the...

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Karo Port

The Sea Gateway of Tottori City, it is a lively fishing port where freshly caught seafood gathers. In the "Karo-ichi" market, seasonal flavors including winter Matsuba Crab are lined up, and restaurants where you can taste them on the spot are plentiful. Additionally, the adjacent "Kanikko-kan" is a rare aquarium themed on the crab that Tottori is proud of, popular with families and nature lovers. While indulging in the delicacies nurtured by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, it is an indispensable spot when talking about Tottori's food culture, where you can firsthand feel the daily life of...

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Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

Since the author of "Detective Conan," Gosho Aoyama, is from Tottori Prefecture, the entire airport is a unique "experiential airport" colored with the Conan worldview. Trick art and objects are installed throughout the building, allowing you to feel like a detective from the moment you arrive. Plenty of photo spots and limited goods irresistible for Conan fans are available. Not just a transportation hub, the airport itself is like a theme park, a sacred place for fans worldwide where you can enjoy how Japanese anime culture is rooted in regional areas.

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Saji Astro Park

Saji Astro Park

Located in Saji-cho, Tottori City, known as one of Japan's best places to see stars, this is one of the largest public observatories in the country. In this facility enveloped in clear air at a high altitude, you can feel the mysteries of the universe up close using giant telescopes. Accommodation is also attached, allowing for the luxurious experience of gazing at the star-filled sky all night. Planetariums and exhibits about space are plentiful, ideal for those who want to keep the "beautiful Japanese night sky," never seen in cities, as a travel memory. You can spend a romantic and...

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Hakuto Coast

The stage for the "White Rabbit of Inaba" legend appearing in Japan's oldest history book, "Kojiki." White sandy beaches and emerald green seas spread out, and you can see "Okinoshima Island," where the rabbit is said to have crossed over, offshore. A mystical atmosphere as if the world of mythology remains drifts through, with spots related to the legend scattered around. Especially in summer, it's crowded with swimmers, and in winter, the landscape changes to one that lets you feel the power of the rough Sea of Japan. A popular spot for travelers who enjoy Japanese mythology or seaside drives.

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Kozomi Coast

Located on the west side of Tottori City, this is a quiet coastline surrounded by highly transparent seas and rich nature. Because of its cove topography, the waves are relatively calm, and its appeal lies in a settled atmosphere like a private beach. You can enjoy rock pool exploring and snorkeling in rocky areas, observing the rich ecosystem of the Sea of Japan up close. There are hot springs nearby, allowing you to slowly heal fatigue after playing in the sea. While not a flashy tourist destination, it is perfect for travelers seeking a "mature hideaway" who love Japan's natural...

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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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Yoshioka Onsen

A settled hot spring area with over 1,000 years of history, once loved by the lords of the Tottori Clan and called the "Inner Room of Inaba." Famed as a hot spring for beautiful skin, its soft, free-flowing water from the source gently heals the mind and body. The hot spring town has an somehow nostalgic Showa-retro atmosphere, and in early summer, mystical sights of fireflies dancing in the nearby river can be seen. Interactions with locals at public baths and dishes focusing on local production for local consumption are also charms. A hidden gem loved by travelers who want...

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Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park

Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park

The Tottori Castle Ruins, which convey the remnants of the Sengoku period, are known as a "stone wall fortress" built along the slopes of the mountain. Currently maintained as Kyusho Park, it becomes one of the prefecture's leading cherry blossom viewing spots where hundreds of cherry trees bloom in spring. The greatest highlight is Japan's only "Maki-ishigaki" (spherical stone wall), whose unique architectural technique fascinates history and architecture fans. The contrast with the adjacent white Western-style building "Jinpukaku" is also wonderful, allowing you to simultaneously feel the power of samurai culture and the elegance of the Meiji era. If you...

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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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Prefectural Tottori Sand Dunes Oasis Square

Prefectural Tottori Sand Dunes Oasis Square

Located on the west side of the Tottori Sand Dunes, this is an open park with a vast lawn and multipurpose spaces. While feeling the dunes close by, you can relax in the spacious area or enjoy sports and events. It is especially ideal for families, with an environment where children can play freely. Various events are held each season, serving as a place for interaction between locals and tourists. It is a perfect relaxation spot to enjoy a picnic or take a break while feeling the refreshing sea breeze between dune explorations, truly a "desert oasis."

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