Tottori
Tottori is known for its beautiful natural scenery and rich history. The largest sand dunes in Japan, the enormous Tottori Sand Dunes, stretch along the seashore and offer a range of activities to enjoy. Popular hot spring resorts such as Kaike Onsen and Misasa Onsen are scattered throughout the area, allowing visitors to relax at their leisure. This is a tranquil destination offering old, traditional culture in a serene natural setting.
Destination Highlights
Tottori Sand Dunes
Nature & Outdoors
Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan. You can enjoy a range of activities, including sandboarding, camel rides, and paragliding. The view is particularly spectacular at sunset.
Mount Daisen
Nature & Outdoors
Mount Daisen offers beautiful scenery in any season and is perfect for mountaineering and hiking. In fall, when the leaves change color, the area is bathed in vivid colors, creating a magical landscape. You can also enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in winter.
Gōshō Aoyama Manga Factory
Leisure & Attractions
This memorial museum for Gōshō Aoyama, the creator of the hit manga Case Closed (also known as Detective Conan), includes memorabilia and works from Mr. Aoyama’s youth, as well as facilities where visitors can see firsthand some of the inventions and “tricks” that appear in his creations.
A wide variety of original goods are also available in the Conan Tanteisha museum shop.
The four seasons of Tottori
Spring
Cherry blossoms bloom in every corner of Tottori in spring, and you can stroll in the mild weather while enjoying the abundant natural beauty. Utsubuki Park is a renowned spot for cherry blossoms and is beloved by many people.
Summer
In summer, Tottori gets delightful sea breezes and lush natural scenery. Enjoy the giant ocean of sand at the Tottori Sand Dunes and its many activities. You can also enjoy summer to its fullest while mountaineering or hiking at Mount Daisen.
Fall
The fall leaves are beautiful in Tottori, with the scenery around Mount Daisen being particularly spectacular. Enjoy hiking the mountain while viewing the vibrant colors of the leaves. Tottori also offers a rich array of fall produce such as pears and persimmons.
Winter
Tottorr transforms into a beautiful snow-covered landscape in winter, and you can have fun in the snow at Mount Daisen and Mount Hiruzen. There are many hot spring areas where you can experience the pure bliss of sinking into a hot spring amidst the cold. Enjoy a winter journey that warms the body and soul.
Trip Highlights
[*] Please check local transport from the specified JR stations for these locations
