Tottori

Travel Guide

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Top Things to do

• Asian Museum Inoue Yasushi Memorial Museum

  Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Oshinoduchou 57

  This is a memorial hall of the literary master Inoue Yasushi who served exchanging cultures between Japan and China. It is also a museum of the history of Tottori Prefecture which has had close relations with Asian countries since long ago. In the memorial hall, there is a display of the model of Inoue Yasushi’s study and items that he used for writing. The museum displays more than 2000 pieces of valuable Persian brocade in the “Persian Brocade section” which is said to be one of the three largest collections in the world. Also, in the “Mongolia section”, you can see displays that show the life of the Mongolian nomads. The facility offers a lot to see.

• OU Land

  Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Kaikeonsen 1-18-1

  This day trip hot spring bathing facility, located in front of the entrance of a well-known hot spring in the Sanin region called Kaike Onsen, is popular with tourists. Visitors can enjoy a day in the outside bath, family bath, jet bath, as well as Korean style body scrubs and massages and also eat at the restaurant.

• Oshokujidokoro Kaigan

  Tottori Pref. Sakaiminatoshi Shouwamachi 9-20

  This is a restaurant where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood brought ashore at the Sakai fishing port. The menu offers dishes of generous servings such as specially selected seafood on bowls of rice, a set meal of sushi in a boat-like dish, an all-you-can-eat local red snow crab course using only fresh and non-frozen produce.

• Sweet land TAKARA

  Tottori Pref. Kurayoshishi Sekiganechousekiganeshuku 2913

  This store, located in Sekigane-cho, Kurayoshi City, manufactures and sells sweet Tottori delicacies including, Ofuroshiki, rice cakes with soy powder and sweet sauce, baked crab rice crackers and rice crackers topped with rice grains. Visitors can enjoy taste testing and sweets that can only be enjoyed in the store are popular including the soft serve ice cream made a variety of Japanese pears called 21st century Nashi. It is also recommended for families with children, and the factory tour is also recommended.

• Daisen White Resort

  Tottori Pref. Saihakugundaisenchou Daisen 96 Service center

  This ski resort is one of the largest in Western Japan and consists of four areas called Kokusai, Goenzan, Naka-no-hara, and Ue-no-hara. The resort offers slopes with an ocean view. If you look down from the lift, you can see the Japan sea and the Oki Islands. There are nine styles of slopes that can be enjoyed from beginners to advanced skiers. Also, there is a kid’s area called “Taka-piyo” land that can be enjoyed by families with children.

• Wakasa Hyonosen Camp Ground

  Tottori ken Wakakura cho, Hachibu-gun Tsukuneya

  Enjoy camping in the great outdoors at this campground located on the hillside of Mt. Hyonosen. Facilities include bungalows, auto camps and hot water showers. There are also multipurpose areas, and areas welcoming pets. It is a popular campground with a variety of uses.

• Ube Shrine

  Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Kokufuchoumiyanoshita 651

  This shrine is the first in the country to be used as a design on a monetary note and is said to have been established in 648. On the 21st of April annually, a “Kirin Lion dance” is performed, which is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Many people visit the shrine for safe delivery, longevity and good luck.

• Amedaki Waterfalls

  Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Kokufuchouamedaki

  This is the most famous waterfall in Tottori Prefecture, having a height of 40 meters, and has been selected as one of the One hundred Japanese falls. The scale of the water fall is magnificent and the scene of the water gushing down is spectacular. It has been a location for religious training since ancient times and on the first of August, according to the old lunar calendar, “Otakimairi (Worshipping of the waterfall)” was held. On the first Saturday of June, the “Takibiraki Matsuri” festival is held and local traditional entertainment such as the umbrella dance is showcased.

• Kaike Hot Spring and Swimming Beach

  Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Kaikeonsen

  This beach next to Kaike hot springs, located at the base of Yumigahama Peninsula, has a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and pine trees. The beach has high quality of water that is good enough to be selected as one of the 88 most excellent beaches in Japan and in the summer, many people visit to swim in the ocean. At night, squid fishing boats beautifully light up the coast line and visitors can enjoy the contrast to the day time scenery.