Tottori Hidden Gems
Japan's least populated prefecture — a coastline of sand dunes and pear orchards, with manga museums inland.
5 spots
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
Matsuba Crab — Winter's King of the Sea
Matsuba crab (snow crab) is Tottori's most prized delicacy, harvested from the deep waters of the Sea of Japan from Nove…
Tottori 20th Century Pear — Fruit Museum & Orchards
Tottori produces 50% of Japan's 20th Century pears (nijisseiki nashi), a variety prized for its crisp texture, high wate…
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…
Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Tart — Local Dessert Icon
The Tottori 20th Century Pear Tart (鳥取二十世紀梨タルト) is the prefecture's signature souvenir dessert — a buttery tart shell fi…
Daisen Milk & White Baracca — Mountain Dairy Farm
The Daisen mountain foothills are home to several dairy farms that produce some of Japan's finest milk, cream, and soft-…