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 Shan-Shan Festival — Umbrella Dance Spectacle
Every August, central Tottori City transforms into a sea of color and sound for the Shan-Shan Matsuri, one of western Ja…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tottori· Yonago
Yonago Gaina Festival — Summer Fire & Music Celebration
The Yonago Gaina Festival, held every July, is western Japan's answer to the massive summer festivals of Tokyo and Osaka…
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Updated Jul 2026