Tottori Sand Dunes, with their majestic wind ripples, Uradome Coast, where you can feel the heartbeat of the earth, mythical Mount Daisen, where the gods are said to dwell, and a planetarium with glittering stars.
Try walking barefoot on
Tottori Sand Dunes, and gently leaving the footprints of your journey while feeling the texture of the fine sand under your feet!
The fantastic and spectacular view of wind ripples on the sand continues to fascinate travelers.
Read MoreMt.Daisen, a famous mountain where great gods reside, is a sacred place of mountain worship.
Read MoreAn authentic topography and geology open air museum where you can observe various orographic phenomena.
Read MoreThe largest flower parks in Japan, where visitors can enjoy the fragrance and scenery of flowers.
SEE MOREThe Milky Way can be seen from everywhere, and if you look up at the night sky, you can reach the stars.
SEE MORE
The Tottori Sand Dunes, one of Japan's largest coastal sand dunes, continues to captivate the hearts of travelers with its fantastic view of ripples drawn by the sea breeze on the sand. After more than 100,000 years, rocks have weathered
and turned into sand, which has continued to accumulate in the Sea of Japan, forming a spectacular coastal dune that is rather unexpected for visitors in Japan.
After climbing the steep sand dunes, you will be greeted with
a spectacular panorama of the Sea of Japan: sand, sky and sea. This colorful and majestic contrast can only be found in the Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan.
Try walking barefoot on the Tottori Sand Dunes, and gently leaving the
footprints of your journey while feeling the texture of the fine sand under your feet!
The Tottori Sand Dunes show different faces throughout the four seasons. Spring, when pink flowers bloom on the sand, summer, when the sand dunes are dyed red, and winter, when snow falls and piles up.
No matter in which season you
visit, the Tottori Sand Dunes will look slightly different, and you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit.
KEYWORD of TRAVEL
A sand museum that exhibits sand sculptures sculpted using only water and sand. Based on the concept of "world travel in sand," the museum exhibits the world's finest sand sculptures under regularly changing themes.
The world view
created by the impressive scale of the exhibition and the finely detailed sand sculptures is a must-see.
For adults, there are activities such as the "Rakuda Ride" where you can take a leisurely stroll through the sand dunes on a camel, the "Hang Glider" where you can ride the sea breeze from the Sea of Japan and see the dunes from above,
and the thrilling "Sand Board" where you can run down the steep slopes of the dunes.
There are also many sand dune activities that can be enjoyed by children of all ages.
Sand Dunes Coffee, which is roasted at a high temperature using sand from the Tottori Sand Dunes, is an authentic coffee that you definitely want to try when you visit Tottori.
After walking around the Tottori Sand Dunes, take a
break and spend an elegant time sipping the sand dune coffee with its deep richness and mellow aroma, accompanied by delicious local sandwiches.
Mt.Daisen is a famous peak over 1,700 meters above sea level located in the western part of Tottori. Praised as "Hoki* Fuji" (Hoki is the old name for Tottori Prefecture) for its elegant silhouette, it has continued to fascinate the
hearts of many climbers. At the foot of Mt. Daisen, untouched nature still remains, and in western Japan's largest virgin beech forest, animals and plants in a rich ecosystem are thriving.
One of the real pleasures of traveling
to Tottori is to go for a scenic drive of the skyline while admiring the majestic view of Mt. Daisen. From idyllic landscapes to majestic approach roads to seasonal panoramic views, let's run through the colorful scenery of Mt.
Daisen that gradually changes with the refreshing wind of the light source.
Since ancient times, people have drawn images of gods in the majestic and towering shape of Mt. Daisen, and have revered it as an expression of the gods' power. From spring to summer, people visit a shrine as part of a pilgrimage to Mt.
Daisen to pray for a bountiful harvest and prosperous business.
The practices and customs based on Mt. Daisen's mountain worship have been passed down over time to this day.
KEYWORD of TRAVEL
Mt. Daisen's best observation spot is in the middle of the skyline drive. You can admire the rugged southern wall of Mt. Daisen and the virgin forest spread at the foot of the mountain all at once.
The best season are summer, when
the virgin forest turns green and you can feel the refreshing highland breeze, and autumn when the yellow and red leaves are dyed in brocade.
A dairy producer, restaurant and shop run by Daisen Nyugyo, known for its “white rose” milk. A truly idyllic scenery spreads out with cows leisurely strolling in the spacious ranch.
There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy
highland sweets made with “white rose” milk and local ingredients, so it is a perfect spot for a break during your leisure drive.
A mountain stream located in the Oku(rear)-Daisen area. Clear mountain stream flows along the walking path, and the virgin beech forest and moss-covered rocks spread out in quiet space.
When you step into the mysterious and different
space of Oku-Daisen, you should be able to understand why people envision the appearance of gods in "Daisen", a sacred place for mountain worship.
An authentic topography and geology open air museum where you can observe various orographic phenomena such as caves, tunnels, and white sandy beaches. The caves and precipitous cliffs carved out by the raging waves of the Sea of Japan
and the wind and snow are designated as national parks.
You will surely be able to feel the heartbeat of the earth in this dynamic environment showing undulating changes.
In the highly transparent sea, you can enjoy various
activities such as snorkeling. Especially in the summer season, many beachgoers visit the shallow and beautiful coastline.
San’in Kaigan Geopark is a specially designated natural reserve that protects this precious and delicate geological heritage along the coastline of Japan from Kyoto to Tottori.
The history of diverse geological features and topography
remains, and the culture and climate of people against the backdrop of the diverse nature accompanying the formation of the Sea of Japan is described and tangible.
KEYWORD of TRAVEL
Chalk islands floating in crystal clear seawater. A popular activity on the Uradome Coast is to tour the islands on a pleasure boat that weaves through the islands.
Being able to appreciate the powerful and dynamic rock formations
up close is a unique way to enjoy them on a pleasure boat.
This is a 2-hour one-way walking trail along the Uradome Coast.
Along the trail, which is sandwiched between the sea and cliffs, there are various observation decks from which you can enjoy the richly undulating coastal scenery
up close.
It is possible to walk down to Kamogaiso Beach and enjoy a leisurely stroll with a pleasant sea breeze.
A museum that introduces various materials related to the San'in Kaigan Geopark, including the valuable topography and geology, as well as the diverse creatures that live there. At the experience corner, you can observe the sand and creatures of the San'in Kaigan. There are also 3D images, and you can see the charm and mystery of the San'in Kaigan Geopark from various themes and angles.
One of Japan's largest flower parks, where you can experience the scents and the beautiful colours of flowers from around the world throughout the four seasons. This beautiful European-style garden is set against the backdrop of Mt.
Daisen. Tulips in the spring, lilies and roses in the summer, cosmos in the fall, and sasanqua in the winter.
The flower train is very convenient for moving around the park. While introducing the main points of the flower corridor,
it will slowly tour the garden. The mellow fragrance of the flowers invites you to enjoy a slow, leisurely tour of the flower carpets as the train whisks you along, a blissful moment as if you have wandered into a fairy tale world.
This is one of the most popular photo spots in the Hana Kairo (Flower Park), with a 1 hectare flower field with the famous Mt Daisen in the background.
In autumn, the entire area is covered in scarlet with 100,000 salvia plants, creating
an especially beautiful contrast with the blue sky in the background.
Enjoy strolling through the flowerbeds as if you were the hero of a story, surrounded by the carpet of flowers blooming all over hill.
KEYWORD of TRAVEL
The main gate welcomes visitors to the flower corridor. Colourful seasonal flowers, such as tulips in spring, roses and lilies in summer and chrysanthemums in autumn, are arranged in neat rows to welcome visitors to the park and invite them into the world of flower stories.
This is the most spectacular area, where the flowerbeds designed by Keukenhof Park, a world-class floral paradise in the Netherlands, are colourful and lively.
A leisurely stroll along the small paths surrounded by large trees
with a stream running through them will make you think of the faraway 'Dutch Spring'.
A winter lyric poem of the Flower Corridor, where the garden is enveloped in light during the night with fantastic illuminations. The elaborate collaboration of flowers and light is unique to the Hanakairo.
Why not take a walk
with your family or loved one through the garden of light, with its romantic atmosphere different from that of the daytime?
Tottori, with its clear air, is a place where you can see the Milky Way from every location at night and encounter such a beautiful starry sky that you can almost reach for the stars if you try touching them. With the stars twinkling
before your eyes and the Milky Way so clear that you can see it with the naked eye, you will feel the pulse of the universe close at hand.
On a beautiful night in Tottori, surrounded by silence,you will gaze at the starry sky
to your heart's content with your loved one and dream of the mysterious romance of the universe!
Tottori is home to so many twinkling stars that you can almost reach out and grab them. The starry sky, which cannot be seen in the city, will make you feel closer to the universe than usual.
The dunes, the sea, the sky and the stars.
The planetarium of the night sky, created by the long history, has been enveloping us unchanged since time immemorial.
KEYWORD of TRAVEL
Just 15 minutes by car from the centre of Tottori City. The ridge shadows of the Tottori Sand Dunes, which emerge under a star-filled sky, are truly a world of Arabian romance.
A new type of space entertainment using virtual technology,
where visitors can experience being an astronaut on the moon at night in the Tottori Sand Dunes, is also very popular.
Daisen is the symbol of Tottori. The Milky Way extends beyond the ridge line, and the twinkling stars that draw constellations in the night sky can be felt even closer.
There are often stargazers present at all times, even at night,
making it a safe and popular spot for women and parent-child groups to enjoy stargazing in a relaxed atmosphere.
One of the country's leading facilities specialising in stargazing, with a large telescope, planetarium, accommodation with telescope "Star Cottage" and many other facilities.
Many stargazers visit the park every year as a sacred
place for stargazing. At the Cottage of Stars, you can observe the beautiful starry sky to your heart's content all night long.
SHOP INFORMATION
The Harajuku Tourist Information Centre is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita exit) and a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Meiji Jingu Station (exit 3).
It offers a wide range of local products and tourist goods from all over Japan, including specialities from various parts of Tottori Prefecture.
