The captivating charms of Tottori
Located in western Japan along the coast of the Sea of Japan, Tottori Prefecture stretches long and narrow from east to west. Experience the beauty of nature that changes from season to season such as the magnificent mountains, sand dunes and the star-filled skies. Savor the local cuisine, rich in freshly caught seafood from the Sea of Japan, as well as Tottori's long history and traditions passed down through generations.
Let's explore Tottori!
Be sure to visit several key attractions spread across the prefecture. Among them are the massive Tottori Sand Dunes, one of the largest in Japan, that stretch along the coast, as well as the San'in Kaigan National Park offering various activities and the chance to enjoy grand nature to the fullest, as well as the Shirakabe (white-walled) Storehouses preserving a townscape that has changed very little over time. Owing to its vast natural resources, Tottori is also famous for handicrafts such as pottery and washi paper that have been handed down to the present day.
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EAST San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark
The geopark, consisting of San'in Kaigan National Park and its surrounding area, is home to a diversity of geomorphological and geological heritage sites.
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EAST Tottori Sand Dunes
Formed over thousands of years, the sand dunes not only offer an ever-changing landscape but also a wide range of activities.
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CENTRAL Mount Mitoku
Mount Mitoku has a lush valley and is studded with several temple halls. The Sanbutsuji Temple's Nageiredo Hall, built on a steep cliff of the mountain, is known as Japan's most dangerous national treasure.
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CENTRAL Kurayoshi's Shirakabe Storehouses
Built around 1760 to 1900, the red-tiled traditional buildings with their white plastered walls retain the atmosphere of their origins, creating a beautiful Japanese townscape ideal for a scenic stroll.
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WEST Mount Daisen
Towering at 1,709 meters, Mount Daisen is a natural heritage site situated in the western part of Tottori Prefecture that was once known as Hoki Province. Accordingly, the mountain is often referred to as “Hoki Fuji” for its resemblance to Mount Fuji.
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WEST Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park
Flowers of the four seasons adorn the park throughout the year. From late March to mid-April, you can enjoy 230 cherry trees of 24 varieties blooming one after another.
Masterpieces of Tottori
Blessed with beautiful nature, Tottori has much to offer, spanning from Japanese sake, delicacies and crafts. Cherishing what they have inherited from long ago, local people devote themselves to creating something even better. In Tottori, art comes alive in everyday life.
Crafts
Crafts
People in Tottori have pursued beauty even in daily necessities such as tableware, Kasuri textiles and washi paper. Handiwork, in which the spirit of making everyday life comfortable and beautiful lives on, is also highly valued as art.
Sake
Sake
Tottori has an abundance of quality rice and water. Specially grown rice and carefully selected natural water are used in sake production. This, combined with skilled craftsmanship, brings about highly fragrant sake.
Nature and Activities
Nature and Activities
Its proximity to the sea and mountains makes it easy to access Tottori's incredibly beautiful nature such as the massive sand dunes, coastal landscapes formed by waves and Mount Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region. Enjoy the great outdoors and activities.
How to Get There
Tottori Prefecture can be reached via Tottori Airport and Yonago Airport, which can be respectively accessed from Tokyo in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. In addition, the area is easily accessible from Osaka and Hiroshima by land using highways and JR trains, which lets you enjoy great views of rural Japan. Why not spend your trip to Japan in Tottori and discover an entirely enchanting side of Japan?
Accommodations can be booked through the ANA WORLD HOTEL website.
By Air
- From Haneda Airport to Tottori Airport: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
- From Haneda Airport to Yonago Airport: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
By Land
From Osaka:
- Approximately 3 hours by bus
- Approximately 3 hours by train
From Hiroshima:
- Approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes to
5 hours and 30 minutes by bus - Approximately 3 hours by train
