Tottori (鳥取市, Tottori-shi) Prefecture in Japan that many people may not be familiar with or have never known before. Tottori prefecture, together with Shimane prefecture is known as the Sanin region, meaning “the shady side of the mountains”. If you are the one who is looking for a new place to travel and like Japanese cartoons. Fascinated with the wonders of nature and especially favors seafood like crabs. Tottori is a place to visit that you should not miss and we believe that you will definitely fall in love with Tottori city. Tottori is most famous for its sand dunes and the largest in Japan which cover over 30 square kilometers of coast to the north of the city.
Tottori Prefecture – Location and Features
Tottori Prefecture is located on the Sea of Japan side of the Chugoku Region, west of Osaka and Kyoto. Along with neighboring Shimane, this area is also called the San’in Region. Tottori has the smallest population of all the prefectures in Japan, but it also boasts one of Japan’s largest sand dunes, the Tottori Sand Dunes (Tottori Sakyu), as well as other impressive natural attractions that have been designated the San’in Kaigan Geopark.
From spring to fall, visitors can enjoy hiking in the mountains or visit the seaside to go for a swim or kayaking. Snow covers the region in the winter, especially the mountainous areas, where you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or other snow activities.
Tottori is also known for being the hometown of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, who is best known for his GeGeGe no Kitaro series. It’s also the home of the author of Detective Conan: Gosho Aoyama. You’ll see characters from these manga series all around the prefecture.
There are 3 ways to travel to Tottorib such as:
- Travel to Kansai Airport and connect to the train. JR enters Tottori Prefecture on the east side. (Such as Chisu city or Tottori city district)
- Travel to Kansai Airport and connect the JR train to Tottori in the west via Okayama Prefecture (such as Yonago City or Waka Iminato City)
- Use domestic airlines to Tottori Airport or Yonago Airport.
Where to go, Things to do:
1. Tottori Sand Dunes Beach in Tottori, Japan
Tottori Sand Dunes (Tottorisakyu) the symbol of Tottori Prefecture Japan’s tallest sand dune Is a natural wonder It is believed that the sand that has been blown from the landscape of the landscape of Jugokuku and lapsed over a hundred thousand years.
Autumn Leaves viewing in Tottori
Cherry blossom viewing in Tottori
Kurayoshi Utsubuki Festival
Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum – Located inside Kurayoshi Park Square.
Oshidori Kansatsu-goya
Kamochi Shrine – The Kamochi (written as kanemochi, ‘rich man’s’)
Hossho-ji Jozan Park
Tottori Hanakairo-Flower Park
Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography
Okudaisen & Mitsukue – A popular spot for artists and photographers
Daisen-ji Temple
Mori no Kuni
Mukibanda Yayoi Settlement Site
Daisen-ji Amida-do
Ōgamiyama Shrine
Mt Daisen
Yumeminato Tower & Yumeminato Park
