10 Things to do in Tottori That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Discover the best top things to do in Tottori, Japan including Tottori Sand Dunes, The Sand Museum, Watanabe Art Museum, Jinpu-kaku Hall, Tottori Castle Ruins, Hakuto Shrine, Amedaki Fall, Hakuto Beach, Tottori Karo Kanikkokan, Karoichi.
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1. Tottori Sand Dunes

2164-661 Yuyama, Fukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture https://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/sakyujimusho/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,468 reviews

Tottori Sand Dunes

Reviewed By Kevinkai - Osaka, Japan

There is an amazing sand dunes that you can climb and then enjoy the whole view of sea. Also an oasis is beside it so you can see some beautiful plants and flowers.

2. The Sand Museum

2083-17 Yuyama Hukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-20-2231 http://www.sand-museum.jp/
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4.5 based on 633 reviews

The Sand Museum

The Sand Museum in Tottori Sand Dunes is the only indoor museum exhibited sand sculpture specially. We exhibit the highest quality sand sculptures every year by the executive producer and the professional sculptor from all over the world.

Reviewed By Cierrann - Seattle, United States

This was definitely something new for me! Right next to the sand dunes, this museum puts up a new display every year. We were lucky enough to see the 2019 one, right after it opened. The sculptures are incredible. Just thinking about carving in sand, sent shivers of anxiety up and down my back. They have explanations, and the final product was mind blowing. Even more amazing (to the US mind), was the lack of barriers around the sand. I thought it was a mistake, but my guide said no. Japanese don't touch. There was a little sadness there, for me. As the Japanese welcome so many tourists, things are going to change. I found the Japanese like to have some things untouchable and unknowable - while my upbringing made me really want to touch one of those sculptures! (I didn't, of course.) The sculptures themselves are planned and done by an international team, which was also pretty cool.

3. Watanabe Art Museum

1-55-1 Kakuji Tsutsumishita, Tottori Tottori Prefecture +81 857-24-1152 [email protected] http://watart.jp/
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Watanabe Art Museum

The Watanabe Art Museum is a registered museum in Tottori Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture. Operated by the Watanabe Art Museum. It was established in 1978 for the purpose of storing and releasing the 30,000 artworks collected by doctors and yuan Yuan, and was incorporated in 1987.

Reviewed By chaopengwei

The best museum for Samurai's culture maybe. Here are lots ancient armours and weapon. The quantity of the armours and weapon may be the top of Japanese museum. You can also try to wear the helmet and take photos for free. The stuff is very kind and helpful. Worth visiting!

4. Jinpu-kaku Hall

Higashimachi, Tottori 680-0011 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-26-3595 [email protected] http://www.tbz.or.jp/jinpuukaku/
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4.0 based on 101 reviews

Jinpu-kaku Hall

Nifukaku is a French Renaissance Western-style building in Tottori city, Tottori Prefecture. Renowned as one of the leading Meiji region buildings in the Chugoku region, it is designated as an important cultural asset of the country on June 2, 1973. In 1907, the former residence of former royal prince Kahito 王, a former residence of the former Tottori 藩 lord Ikeda Nakahiro, built on the fan palace of Tottori Castle ruins, as an accommodation facility at the time of San'in line enlightenment.

5. Tottori Castle Ruins

Higashimachi, Tottori 680-0011 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-20-3367 [email protected] http://www.city.tottori.lg.jp/www/contents/1432278469689/index_k.html
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4.0 based on 137 reviews

Tottori Castle Ruins

Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan

The ruins are alright. There is not much information regarding what was once there. The park is pretty though. And there is a nice hike to the top of the hill with great 360 degree views. There was also an old abandoned schoolroom at the top.

6. Hakuto Shrine

603 Hakuto, Tottori 689-0206 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-59-0047 http://hakutojinja.jp/
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4.0 based on 240 reviews

Hakuto Shrine

Hakuto Shrine was the setting of the myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba, mentioned in Japan’s traditional creation myth, the Kojiki. Legend holds that the powers of the shrine offered relief from burns and other skin conditions. Mitarashi Pond Along the roadside of the grounds is the Mitarashi Pond, where the White Rabbit of Inaba was said to have washed his wounds and taken healing. The waters remain level, never swelling or declining, throughout the year. Myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba In what is considered Japan’s first love story, the White Rabbit was the matchmaker for King Ookuni and Princess Hachigami. In more recent times, fittingly as this story’s birthplace, Hakuto was designated as ‘the holy ground for lovers’ in 2010.

Reviewed By Razonsaif - Yamaguchi, Japan

Under the Sanin Campaign, Tottori prefecture is offering for foreign tourists a three-hour taxi drive with only 2000 yen which is available right in the information center of Tottori Station. Driving and guiding with warm Japanese hospitality will help to visit almost all tourist destinations of the prefecture. This prefecture has many beautiful places yet uncovered to strangers. It includes almost everything from a beautiful coastline to ruined castles, snowy mountains to the vigilant fish market. Tottori Sand-dune, resembling desert, is the largest in Japan and a traveler can adventure Camel Riding.

7. Amedaki Fall

Tottori 680-0201 Tottori Prefecture http://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/13
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Amedaki Fall

Reviewed By roopk2020

When we visited the area was covered by snow. Such an amazingly beautiful view we could never imagine. Surely its a must to visit in winter. I believe this place has its unique beauty in each seasons. If possible I want to visit again in other seasons too????

8. Hakuto Beach

Hakuto, Tottori 689-0206 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-26-0756 http://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/22
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4.0 based on 118 reviews

Hakuto Beach

9. Tottori Karo Kanikkokan

3-27-2 Karochonishi, Tottori 680-0908 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-38-9669 http://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/kanikkokan/
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4.0 based on 96 reviews

Tottori Karo Kanikkokan

10. Karoichi

3-27-1 Karocho Nishi, Tottori 680-0908 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-38-8866 https://karoichi.jp/
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4.0 based on 102 reviews

Karoichi

We have freshly picked seafood freshly picked up from Tottori / Karou Port, and there is also a market for souvenirs and souvenir shops, and it can be said that it is a kitchen in Tottori City. In the fresh fish shop, regional shipping of fresh fish selected on the spot is also possible. At the market, various events such as "White or Big Fishing Festival" and "Matsuba Festival" are held. In the adjacent restaurant building, you can enjoy fresh seafood. Ikuushi cuisine "kaiyoen" is the first restaurant in western Japan to have a direct seawater dish installed, and it is recommended to have a lively white dish in the form of dishes.

Reviewed By PilaluckT

We stopped at the fish market to had lunch. I ordered crab dune it was a very delicious and reasonable price. There was also a shopping hall nearby where all kinds of products were being sold and next to it, there is a fish and crab market.

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