Tottori

Tottori is a quiet and scenic region where nature takes center stage. Home to the Tottori Sand Dunes—the largest in Japan—it offers thrilling outdoor adventures and breathtaking sea views. Visit Hakuto Shrine, linked to Japan’s ancient White Rabbit legend, or relax at Tottori’s hot springs. With its rugged coastline and peaceful countryside, Tottori is perfect for travelers seeking calm and beauty.

From Tokyo: 1h 10m

From Osaka: 1h

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Yonago City

The central city of western Tottori Prefecture, it is a lively city that has flourished as a "Merchant Capital" since ancient times. It is located in an excellent location surrounded by the grand Mt. Daisen, the blue Nakaumi Lake, and the beautiful Yumigahama. Besides tourist resources like the Yonago Castle ruins and seaside Kaike Onsen, its role as a transportation hub makes it very convenient as a base for traveling around the San'in region. There are many eateries where local fresh ingredients gather, ideal for indulging in San'in gourmet. Walking through Yonago, where modern convenience and historic streetscapes coexist, you...

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Misasa Town

Encompassing the world-class healing Misasa Onsen, Misasa Town is a place where history, culture, and nature are in perfect harmony. It houses the National Treasure "Mitokusan Nageire-do," conveying Japan's unique mountain ascetic culture. Additionally, historic wooden architectures are scattered throughout the town, where you can enjoy the beauty of Japanese gardens and old folk houses. The scenery along the Misasa River, surrounded by rich greenery, vividly reflects the transition of the four seasons and calms the hearts of visitors. With a warm community that welcomes visitors like family while protecting traditional culture, it is ideal for those who want to...

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Daisen Town

Spreading at the foot of the famous peak Mt. Daisen, this is a richly blessed town receiving the benefits of both mountains and the sea simultaneously. It is the gateway to climbing Daisen, where the "Daisen-ji Temple" boasting a 1,300-year history and the atmospheric streetscape of its approach welcome visitors. On the other hand, the town also faces the Sea of Japan and is a treasure trove of gourmet food fusing fresh seafood and rich agricultural products. Local sake and dairy products nurtured by Daisen's meltwater are exquisite. The greatest charm is being able to experience the contrast of Japanese...

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Chizu Town

A "Town of Cedar" coexisting with beautiful forests, with more than 90% of its area being forest. It flourished as a post town for daimyo's journeys (sankin-kotai) in the Edo period, and dignified architecture still remains in "Chizu-shuku." Especially the "Ishitani Family Residence," an Important Cultural Property, is a place that can be called the peak of Japanese architectural beauty, with a fusion of a beautiful Japanese garden and a building luxuriously using giant cedar beams on a vast site. Recently, "Forest Therapy" utilizing the wisdom of the forest and bread making using local resources are also active. A perfect...

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Wakasa Town

Located on the border with Hyogo Prefecture and surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Hyonosen, this is a town overflowing with history and outdoor charm. In the center of the town, an old streetscape with an arcade-like structure called "Kariya" to protect buildings from snow remains, strongly retaining the atmosphere of an Edo-period post town. Additionally, the "Fudoin Iwayado" built in a precipitous cliff is a mystical spot reminiscent of the Nageire-do on Mt. Mitoku. With plentiful activities based in great nature—skiing in winter, camping and climbing in summer—it is a place where you can feel the weight of history...

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Yazu Town

Surrounded by rich nature, this town is filled with the original rural landscape of Japan and the charm of fruit. It is especially famous as a production center for high-quality "persimmons," and in autumn, beautiful scenery of golden fruit bearing heavily spreads out. Additionally, nostalgic experiences abound, such as the streetscape retaining remnants of a post town and the retro SL (Steam Locomotive) running on the Wakasa Railway. Recently, facilities such as a stylish accommodation and cafe renovated from an old closed school have been increasing, attracting attention as a place where new local culture is born. While cycling through...

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Tottori City

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....

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Kurayoshi City

The greatest attraction is the "Utsubuki Tamagawa" area, where the streetscape of merchant houses from the Edo to Meiji periods remains. The landscape with red Sekishu tiles, white plaster walls, and stone bridges over clear streams is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings; walking here feels like time travel. "Akagawara" shops utilizing old storehouses sell local sake, soy sauce, and traditional crafts, with history living within modern life. It is a beautiful city where you can touch the aesthetic sense and careful lifestyle of traditional Japanese merchants while enjoying a quiet and sophisticated stroll.

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Sakaiminato City

The hometown of Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of "GeGeGe no Kitaro," Sakaiminato is a lively port town boasting one of Japan's leading fishing catches. The town's main street, "Mizuki Shigeru Road," is lined with 177 bronze statues of yokai (monsters), and its fantastic and humorous worldview is extremely popular with international tourists. Additionally, it boasts one of Japan's highest catches of crab and bluefin tuna, and you can enjoy freshly caught seafood at reasonable prices in the markets. Integrating anime culture, rich food culture, and the vitality of a port town, Sakaiminato is an entertaining and attractive city where you...

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Iwami Town

Located at the core of the San'in Kaigan Geopark, Iwami Town is a beautiful town with sea of overwhelming transparency and the atmosphere of an old fishing village. In addition to the superb views of Uradome Coast, it is also known as the model for the setting of the anime "Free!", attracting many fans from all over the world for "pilgrimages." The local fresh seafood, especially the winter "Matsuba Crab" and "Mosa Shrimp," are exquisite and impress gourmets. Walking through the alleys of the peaceful port town, you can touch the simple Japanese life that exists with the sea. It...

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Yurihama Town

A "Town of Hot Springs and Food" spreading around Lake Togo. "Hawai Onsen" and "Togo Onsen," which gush from the bottom of the lake, boast superb open-air baths that look as if they are floating on the lake surface. The hot water you soak in while the lake is dyed madder red at sunset is exceptional. There is also "Encho-en," one of Japan's largest Chinese gardens, where you can enjoy exotic scenery. It is also famous as a production area for Nijisseiki Pears, with pear-picking being a popular activity. Feeling the peaceful wind crossing the lake, relaxing in hot springs,...

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Tottori Prefecture

Located in the Chugoku region of Japan, Tottori Prefecture is an area characterized by dynamic nature, such as Japan's largest sand dunes, the sacred Mt. Daisen, and the beautiful coastline of the Sea of Japan. On the other hand, it is the home of the creators of the world-famous anime "Detective Conan" and "GeGeGe no Kitaro," attracting fans from all over the world as a sacred place for pop culture. It is a place where you can experience the "simple and deep charm" of Japan through all five senses, including rich ingredients such as fresh crab and pears, historic hot...

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