Things to do in Tottori, Chugoku: The Best Museums

January 27, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in Tottori, Japan including The Sand Museum, Warabekan, Watanabe Art Museum, Tottori Karo Kanikkokan, Tottori City History Museum Yamabikokan, Tottori Folk Crafts Museum, Tottori Prefectural Museum, Aoya Kamijichi Ruins Tenjikan, Saji Astro Park Saji Observatory, Gallery Sora & Gallery Shop Sora.
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1. The Sand Museum

2083-17 Yuyama Hukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-20-2231 http://www.sand-museum.jp/
Excellent
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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.

2. Warabekan

3-202 Nishimachi, Tottori 680-0022 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-22-7070 [email protected] http://warabe.or.jp/
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Warabekan

The Warabekan is a museum of toys and children’s songs. We welcome everyone to come and visit. The Warabekan, opened on July 7th, 1995 has two Thema, children’s songs and toys. We are the home for children’s songs and commemorate the success of the ’89 Tottori World Toy Exposition. The museum is an old-style structure with the restored exterior of the former Tottori Prefectural Public Library, and it is filled with toys and songs of long ago. Come enjoy the various exhibits as you lose yourself in this ageless world.

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. 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

5. Tottori City History Museum Yamabikokan

88, Kamicho, Tottori Tottori Prefecture +81 857-23-2140 http://www.tbz.or.jp/yamabikokan
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Tottori City History Museum Yamabikokan

6. Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

651, Sakaecho, Tottori 680-0831 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-26-2367 http://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/17
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4.0 based on 24 reviews

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

7. Tottori Prefectural Museum

2-124, Azumacho, Tottori Tottori Prefecture +81 857-26-8042 http://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/museum/
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Tottori Prefectural Museum

8. Aoya Kamijichi Ruins Tenjikan

4064 Aoyacho Aoya, Tottori 689-0501 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-85-0841
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Aoya Kamijichi Ruins Tenjikan

9. Saji Astro Park Saji Observatory

1071-1 Sajichotakayama, Tottori 689-1312 Tottori Prefecture +81 858-89-1011
Excellent
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Saji Astro Park Saji Observatory

658-3 Sakaemachi, Tottori 680−0831 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-29-1622 [email protected] https://gallery-sora-kuu.com/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Gallery Sora & Gallery Shop Sora

A 3-minute walk from JR Tottori Station, this is a rental gallery and craft shop located on Sun Road Shopping District. In the rental gallery, a semi-circular glass window creates an open atmosphere. We offer a space that can handle various art scenes. In the semi-underground craft shop, we gathered mainly the writers of the prefecture We handle handicrafts and propose them as souvenirs for Tottori.

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