Travel / Tourism Spots in Around Iwai Onsen Area

  • Sanin Kaigan National Park Uradome Coast Island Cruise
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    4.5
    62 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Otani 2182
    A 40-minute sightseeing boat tour along the Uradome Coast—one of San’in Coast’s leading scenic spots. You can see the beautifully grand seas, with a 25- meter-deep visibility, an awe-inspiring cave mouth and cliff walls, as well as areas around odd rock formations. And you simply must not missing hearing the friendly Captain’s guidance provided directly to you.

    Clear weather made the trip enjoyable. Close up view of stones. Clear water allows one to see the seaweed and life under water. No English translation.

  • Roadside Station Kinanse Iwami
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    4.0
    37 Reviews
    Transportation
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Nii 337-4

    岩井温泉の旅館に宿泊し、翌朝鳥取砂丘に向かう途中で立ち寄りました。広い駐車場あり。地元産の野菜を販売していて、朝から地元の方でいっぱいです。松葉がに漁獲量日本一の町ということで、松葉がにもたくさん売られています。

  • San'in Kaigan Geopark Museum of the Earth and Sea
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Makidani 1794-4
    "This museum, located 30 minutes from the Tottori Interchange on the Tottori Expressway, introduces the wonders of San'in Kaigan Geopark via a variety of exhibits and images. The museum also holds various events throughout the year such as nature watching sessions and nature classes. Particularly popular exhibits include the ""touchable globe,"" a digital globe visitors can touch and interact with to learn more about the workings of our planet from a variety of perspectives; aquariums containing examples of fish and other creatures living in the area; and periodic screenings of realistic, 3D films of the interiors of the Kairyujin (sea cave)and Okaryujin (land cave), two caves on the tip of Cape Haneo to which entry is currently prohibited."

    Not so big but very interesting place where you can learn a lot about the local sea animals, plants and minerals. Good for children and adults. Also, there are a few aquariums with some very cute...

  • Uradome Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Iwami cho Iwami-gun Tottori ken
    This resplendent beach located in Iwami Town, Iwami County, Tottori Prefecture extends for 15 kilometers and has been designated both a National Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument. Its rich natural features include the crystal-clear water, a beautiful stretch of sandy beach dotted with pine trees, cliffs and caves carved by rough waves and snowstorms, mysterious rock formations, and more. There’s a walkway along the beach, and visitors can also enjoy going on a cruise, snorkeling, and other activities. The shallow waters attract several swimmers in the summer.
  • Sanin Coast Geopark
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Uradome
    In 2010 this park was recognized as the fourth World Geopark in Japan. Particularly recommended is the Uradome coastal area, where the cliffs have been weathered continually by the continuous pounding of rough waves throughout the severe winter conditions. The impact of the ria coastline is a highlight. Visitors can experience a variety of activities at “Nagisa Exchange Hall”, a nature experience facility, such as snorkeling, sea kayaking and accessory making etc.
  • Oguraya
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Iwai 319
    This small shop selling traditional wooden folk toys is located 38 minutes from the Tottori Interchange on the Tottori Expressway. The store's origins date back some 200 years when carpenter Ogura Sahei began using woodturning to create carved wooden goods. The wooden Chinese zodiac figurines which continue to be created by the current eighth generation Ogura family carver are one of Tottori Prefecture's most well-known craft items. The figurines are made by carving out the shape using woodturning and then adding color using distemper paints, resulting in a simple yet fresh and novel appearance. In 1964 and 2015, the shop's figurines were depicted as designs on New Year's postcard stamps, and in 1978 then-crown Mihiko bought the full set of figurines from the shop as a souveior to her daughter, Norinomiya. Renowned across the country, people come here seeking to purchase a full set to take home or give as a souvenir.
  • Mana Kairo no Sato
    Shopping
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Mana 1064-2
    This shop, located an eight-minute drive from Iwami Station on the JR San-in Main Line , sells Mana ware, a type of pottery with a charming texture and appearance made with local clay. Examples of Mana ware are displayed in the shop's studio and gallery; Mana ware making activities, taught by director Isao Nanba, are also held here. The classes make use of clay gathered from local fallow fields, and the pieces participants make are fired in a handmade kiln using kindling gathered from the surrounding mountains; during the roughly two hour activity, participants can make several teacups or plates. Class participants can also enjoy using pine ash and silver powder to paint and decorate Mana ware in their own original style. Pieces made by class participants take around one to three months to complete and can be received by mail or directly from the shop.
  • Karakawa Rabitear Iris Colony
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Karakawa
    Some of the Chugoku region's most prominent marshes lie in a valley 400 meters above sea level amidst the highlands extending east of Mt. Inaba a 30-minute drive from JR Iwami Station. Marshes of various sizes are scattered along a stream and Osawa Pond in the area; a habitat for some 100 varieties of march plants, it has been designated a National Natural Monument. The area is famous for its colony of rabbitear irises, which bloom from mid-May to early June. Interestingly, the rabbitear irises which grow here will fail to take root if transplanted elsewhere. Carnivorous plants such as the round-leaved sundew also grow here.
  • Iwami Tourist Association
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 783-8

    アニメ『FREE』の舞台となっている岩美町。 子供に付き合ってその聖地巡りをしていた際、こちらにも訪問しました。 施設内にもFREEのグッズが展示や販売もされていました。 ファンの方なら一度は足を運んでも良い場所なのかなと思いました。

  • Tajiri Shrine
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Tajiri 501
  • Tajiri Minato Shrine
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Tajiri
  • Tajiri Park Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Tajiri
  • Ara Suna Shrine
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 2475-17
  • Hino Shrine
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Otani 2181
  • Kawasaki Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho
  • Yokoo Tanada
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Arai (Yokoo)
  • Kamo Ke Iso Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho
  • UNESCO World Geopark Sanin Kaigan Geopark Uradome Kaigan
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome
  • Motofusa Contemporary Art Museum
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Makidani 693-1
  • Yukamuri gallery Ozakiaoi Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Iwai 546

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Tottori prefecture is Japanese seasonal diversity at its best: Huge sand dunes cover the north coast, making for the perfect summer beach trip complete with the unexpected addition of camels; November brings the delectable snow crab, while winter around Mount Daisen, the Chugoku region’s highest mountain, promises snow sports and magical views.

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