Tottori, with its long east-west length, is dotted with natural hot-spring resorts with various attractions, which offer travellers a relaxing break.
Enjoy seasonal cuisine and local sake at a hot spring hotel, and take a stroll through
the nostalgic hot spring resort areas. Here we introduce a hot spring trip to Tottori that will fill your body and soul with a sense of wellbeing.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, this is a town of famous onsen with the atmosphere of a traditional onsens cure.
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Read MoreA 15-minute drive from Tottori City. A historic natural hot spring resort with a history dating back a thousand years.
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Misasa Onsen is one of the leading hot spring towns in the Chugoku region, located in the central part of Tottori. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it is a town of famous hot springs with the atmosphere of a traditional hot-spring
cure.
Misasa Onsen (“misasa” meaning "three mornings") was named after a disease that was said that could be healed after three mornings of bathing.
As the name suggests, the water boasts some of the highest radon content in
the world, which stimulates the metabolism and boosts the immune system and natural healing powers. Just breathing in the steam from the therapeutic baths of Misasa Onsen, surrounded by beautiful nature, has its own benefits.
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short distance away, you can access Kurayoshi, with its old-fashioned townscape, and Nageiredō, located on a precipitous cliff, making this hot spring town an ideal base for a trip to central Tottori.
If you are staying at Misasa Onsen, why not take a walk through the retro atmosphere of the hot spring town at night?
Walking through the streets in yukata, with the clopping sound of geta (wooden clogs) echoing in the air, you'll feel
like you've stepped back 50 years into Japan.
If you get a little tired, we recommend taking a break at one of the footbaths.
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Close to Misasa Bridge, spanning the middle of Misasa Onsen. The open-air baths spring from the riverbank, a rarity in Japan, and are open to everyone 24 hours a day.
The sound of the river flowing through the mountains soothes
the soul, while the open-mindedness of the hot spring time is refreshing
Tsuchikura-gun, with its red roofs Kurayoshi is the main city of the central area. It once flourished as a castle town and trading centre, and the white-walled earthenware warehouses that retain strong traces of its past are a popular
strolling spot.
The contrast between the white plastered walls and red roof tiles of these old-fashioned buildings is dotted with fashionable cafés and quaint Japanese restaurants.
A place of ascetic practice established by the founder of Shugendo 1,300 years ago. The whole of Mount Mitoku is designated as a Japanese Historic Site of Scenic Beauty.
The Nageire-do Hall, located in the inner sanctuary, is a
unique and mysterious structure built on a vertical cliff face and is designated as a Japanese National Treasure.
Kaike Onsen is one of Tottori's most popular hot spring resorts, overlooking the beautiful coastline of Yumigahama to the west and the majestic Mount Daisen to the east. The neatly laid out spa town is lined with historic luxury ryokans,
where you can enjoy a variety of natural hot springs with different atmospheres and Japanese cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from Tottori.
The high-class ryokans facing the Sea of Japan are equipped with open-air baths
with a spectacular view of the ocean. Enjoy a blissful moment in the open-air luxury onsen while feeling the pleasant sea breeze.
With convenient access to Sakaiminato, one of the best fishing ports in Japan, and the beautiful
castle town of Yonago, this resort onsen is the perfect base for a trip to western Tottori.
Salt water, which springs from the Sea of Japan, is rich in seawater minerals and is characterised by its high heat-retaining properties. It is known as a hot spring with excellent skin-brightening properties and is very popular with women.
By
effectively warming the inside of the body and stimulating metabolism, this hot spring can heal tired minds and bodies and keep skin smooth and beautiful.
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The Yumigahama Peninsula extends from Yonago to Sakaiminato.
On its eastern side, the chalk coastline arcs for about 20 km and is known as the Yumigahama Coast, with its white sand and lush pine forest.
An exhilarating cycle
ride along the coastline is also recommended.
Sakaiminato, one of Japanese leading fisheries cities, is also famous as a 'town that is loved by yokai*'.
*yōkai are supernatural entities and spirits present in Japanese folklore.
Once you exit Sakaiminato Station, you are
already in their world! The mysterious universe created by yokai hidden in every corner of the town allows adults and children alike to get completely lost in the world of yokai
The castle town of Yonago, proudly preserves what is said to be one of the most famous castles in the Chugoku area. Along the Kamo River, where merchant ships used to come and go, there are still streets of merchant houses that retain
traces of those days.
The panoramic view from the Yonago Castle lookout from which you can see Mount Daisen, the Yumigahama coast and Yonago City is a spectacular view of Tottori that should be seen at least once.
It is a 15-minute drive from Tottori City, the gateway to Tottori Prefecture. Yoshioka Onsen is a natural hot spring resort on the shore of Kozan Pond, the largest reservoir in Japan. It is a historic old hot-spring village with a
millennium-old history, and has been visited by famous historical figures for its hot-spring cures.
The temperature of the spring water in Yoshioka Onsen is 53°C, pretty higher than the average temperature of hot springs in
Japan, yet excellent for relieving travel fatigue. The spring water is soft and effective against sensitivity to cold and joint pain.
The Tottori Sand Dunes and Uradome Beach are within a 30-minute drive, making it an ideal
base for travellers in eastern Tottori.
Area around Yoshioka Onsen, surrounded by beautiful nature, is home to countless fireflies at night from May to June. A gentle light of the fireflies dancing in the night sky is a fantastic sight.
A firefly festival is held at June,
with stalls and local specialities for sale, as well as traditional local entertainment such as the locally celebrated “Kasa-odori” (umbrella dance) and rickshaw rides, giving visitors a taste of Tottori's summer atmosphere.
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One of Japan's largest coastal dunes, the Tottori Sand Dunes captivate visitors with the spectacular view of the wind ripples created by the sea breeze on the sand.
Why not walk barefoot along the Tottori Sand Dunes, which have
carved wind ripples over the ages, and gently leave your footprints of your trip to Tottori while feeling the fine texture of the sand under your feet?
A geomorphological and geological museum where you can observe various landforms such as caves, caves and white sand beaches. The caves and cliffs carved by the rough waves and wind and snow of the Sea of Japan are designated as a
national park.
The dynamic topography and scenery of the Uradome Coast will allow you to feel the pulse of the earth.
This coast was the setting of the Japanese myth "Inaba no Shirousagi" (White Rabbit of Inaba). In summer, the beach is crowded with visitors swimming in the sea.The nearby White Rabbit Shrine is dedicated to the mythical White Rabbit God. It is said to bring good luck in marriage, in reference to the myth.
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.
