鳥取県 · Chugoku Region
Tottori Hidden Gems
Japan's least populated prefecture — a coastline of sand dunes and pear orchards, with manga museums inland.
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Climate & Best Season
Wet, snowy winters and humid summers on the Sea of Japan. Crab season in winter, dunes best in spring and autumn.
Famous For (Food)
- Matsuba crab
- Twentieth-century pears
- Tottori beef
- Gyukotsu ramen
Signature Sights
- Tottori Sand Dunes
- Mt. Daisen
- Mizuki Shigeru Road
- Uradome coast
Tottori· Tottori City
Tottori Sand Dunes — Japan's Only Desert-Like Landscape
The Tottori Sand Dunes stretch 16 kilometers along the Sea of Japan coast and rise up to 50 meters in height, creating J…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tottori· Tottori City
Uradome Coast — Emerald Sea Kayaking Through Volcanic Cliffs
The Uradome Coast stretches 15 kilometers of jagged volcanic cliffs, sea caves, and white-sand coves along the San'in Ka…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tottori· Sakaiminato
Matsuba Crab Auction — Predawn Fish Market Experience
Sakaiminato Port is one of Japan's premier fishing harbors and the epicenter of Tottori's matsuba crab industry. Every m…
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Updated Jul 2026