Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori

Name: Tottori Sand Dunes
Address: Tottori, Japan

#1 among attractions in Tottori

Sand dune, Nature, Top attraction, Beach

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The Tottori Sand Dunes are a striking natural wonder nestled within the coastal city of Tottori, Japan. As the largest sand dunes in the country, they offer a unique landscape that is quite unexpected in the traditionally green and mountainous scenery of Japan. Spanning over 16 kilometers along the Sea of Japan and reaching heights of up to 50 meters, these dunes have been sculpted by natural forces for over 100,000 years.

Visitors to the Tottori Sand Dunes can immerse themselves in an array of activities. From the simple pleasure of walking along the vast stretches of sand and admiring the constantly shifting patterns created by the wind, to more thrilling pursuits such as sandboarding and camel rides, there's something for every level of adventure seeker. The dunes also provide a magnificent vantage point for breathtaking views of the coastline and the sea, especially during sunrise or sunset when the landscape is bathed in golden hues.

The site is not only a popular tourist destination but also an important nature preserve. Efforts are made to protect the delicate ecosystem and the unique flora and fauna that inhabit the area. To ensure the preservation of this natural heritage, visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and stay within designated areas.

For those looking to learn more about the dunes, the Sand Museum is located nearby, featuring sand sculptures by artists from around the world and exhibits that delve into the formation and ecology of the dunes.

Local name: 鳥取砂丘 Coordinates: 35°32'29"N, 134°13'41"E

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Nearby attractions include: Watanabe Art Museum, Sand Museum, Tottori Castle, Tottori Prefectural Museum.

1.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Watanabe Art Museum, Tottori
37 min walk • Watanabe Museum Of Art opened in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan in 1978. It houses the collection of Tottori resident Dr Hajime Watanabe, which includes Buddhist sculptures, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese ceramics, ukiyo-e, and over two hundred sets of samurai armour.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Sand Museum, Tottori
15 min walk • The Sand Museum first opened by the Tottori Sand Dunes, in Tottori, Japan, in 2006, displaying sand sculptures in temporary facilities. In 2012, it reopened in what is said to be the world's first permanent indoor exhibition space dedicated to sand art, with works by fifteen international sculptors.
2.4 miS
Forts and castles
Tottori Castle, Tottori
63 min walk • Tottori Castle was a Japanese castle located in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture.
2.3 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Tottori Prefectural Museum, Tottori
60 min walk • The Tottori Prefectural Museum is a prefectural museum located in Tottori, Japan, dedicated to the nature, history, folklore, and art of Tottori Prefecture.
3.2 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Kannon-in, Tottori
83 min walk • Kannon-in, formally known as Fudarakusan Jigen-ji Kannon-in, is a Buddhist temple in Uemachi district of the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Kannon-in was built early in the Edo period and is noted for its Edo-style Japanese garden.
4.8 miSE
Temple
Ube shrine, Tottori
122 min walk • Ube Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The shrine having been the most renowned shrine in the province is famous for its many benefits including the protection of children, prosperity, and longevity of life.
2.4 miS
Museum, Historical place
Jinpūkaku, Tottori
62 min walk • Jinpūkaku is a Western-style French Renaissance style residence of the Ikeda clan located in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
6.5 miNE
Beach
Uradome Coast, Iwami
165 min walk • Uradome Coast is a scenic ria coastal inlet located on the Japan Sea in Iwami, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Here is one of the major geosites of San'in Kaigan Global Geopark.
3 miS
Temple
Ōchidani Shrine, Tottori
76 min walk • Ōchidani Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. The Karamon, Honden, and Haiden/Heiden, all of 1650, are Important Cultural Properties. The surrounding area is a public park.
3.1 miS
Museum, History museum
Tottori City Historical Museum, Tottori
79 min walk • The Tottori City Historical Museum opened in Tottori, Japan, in 2000 and is dedicated to the history of the city.
3.1 miS
Museum, Art museum
Tottori Folk Crafts Museum, Tottori
80 min walk • The Tottori Folk Crafts Museum opened in Tottori, Japan, in 1949. It was established as the Tottori Mingeikan by Yoshida Shōya, local advocate of the mingei folk craft movement, who formed a craft guild in 1931 and opened the craft shop "Takumi" in the city the following year.