Nature Spots in Daisen Area
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Tottori
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Tottori
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- Mt. Daisen
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- Tottori Pref. Saihakugundaisenchou Daisen
- This volcano in Tottori Prefecture is the highest peak in the Chugoku area. Part of the Daisen Oki National Park the mountain has an altitude of 1,729 meters and was selected as one of Japan’s top 100 mountains and 100 landscapes. The west side is a beautiful cone shape also called “Mt. Fuji of the east, Daisen of the west”. The main “summer mountain climbing course” aims for the summit while allowing climbers to look out over one of Japan’s greatest beech forests and natural monuments, Daisen Kyaraboku, a kind of Dwarf Japanese yew, growing en masse. This is popular with beginners and children too.
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- Daisen Masumizu Highlands
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Pref. Saihakugunhoukichou Ouchi Masumi Kogen
- Daisen Masumizu Highlands is an upland area located in the western foothills of Mt. Daisen. During the summer and autumn months, the views from the “Expanse Lift” chairlift which ascends gently up the slope of the Masumizu Highlands are spectacular, and from the Observation Deck at the top visitors can view the Shimane Peninsula, the Yumigahama Peninsula, and the Sea of Japan. The Daisen Masumizu Highlands have been selected for inclusion in the Lovers’ Sanctuary Project list of romantic places to propose marriage.
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- Kitanizawa Stream
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori-ken Hino-gun Kanamachi
- Here is a mountain stream where you can experience what is said to be the characteristics of Mt. Oku-daisen, “water” and “beech trees”. The sound of the babbling water is comforting in the mysterious space wrapped in the deep green of beech and crispula (Blume) Menitsky trees.
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- Kagikake Pass
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Pref. Hinogunkoufuchou Okawara
- Located in Kofu Town, Hino County, Tottori Prefecture, Kagikake Pass is known as a famous sightseeing spot for seeing the spectacular southern face of Mt. Daisen from its vantage point at 910 meters above sea level. The sight of the vast forest of beech trees, one of the best in Western Japan, against the backdrop of the steep mountain face of Mt. Daisen is something to behold. Visitors to the pass can enjoy the beautiful countryside all year round with fresh verdure in the spring and maple trees and beautifully colored leaves in the autumn. The autumn leaves are at their best from late October to mid-November. Kagikake Pass is a popular spot visited by many tourists. There is an observation deck, toilets and car park.
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- Mt.Okura
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori
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- Matano Kawa Dam
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- Tottori Hino-gun Kofucho Muko
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- Mt.Hobu
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- Tottori
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- Mt.Kenashigasen
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- Tottori
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- Mt.Kengamine (Mt.Daisen)
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- Tottori
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- Akamatsu Pond
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Saihaku-gun Daisencho Akamatsu
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- Unoike Pond
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- Tottori Hino-gun Hino Cho Shimoenoki
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- Ono Pond
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Saihaku-gun Daisencho
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- Lake Sarutobi
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Hino-gun Kofucho Muko
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- Lake Nichinan
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- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho Sugesawa
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- Lake Ryokusui
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- Tottori Saihaku-gun Nanbucho Shimonakatani
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- Mt.Madoyama
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho
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- Mt.Inazumi
- Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho
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- Mt.Kirin
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- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho
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- Mt.Myoken
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- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho
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- Mt.Takahata
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- Tottori Hino-gun Nichinancho
Tottori Areas
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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