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
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Tottori· Daisen
Mt. Daisen — Sacred Mountain of Western Japan
Mt. Daisen (1,729m) rises in near-perfect symmetry above the western Tottori plains, earning the nickname 'Mount Fuji of…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tottori· Daisen
Daisen-ji Temple — 1,300-Year Mountain Buddhist Complex
Daisen-ji Temple, established in 718 AD, served as the spiritual gateway to Mt. Daisen's sacred peak for over a millenni…
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Updated Jul 2026
Tottori· Daisen
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-…
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Updated Jul 2026