Prefecture guide
Tottori
鳥取県
Japan's least populated prefecture, known for the Tottori Sand Dunes, Mount Daisen and winter snow crab along the Sea of Japan.
- places to see
- 18
- protected local food
- 1
- traditional crafts
- 3
- Japan Heritage stories
- 4
Places to see in Tottori
Hoki Kokubun-ji Temple Ruins
伯耆国分寺跡A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Kurayoshi Museum
倉吉博物館・倉吉歴史民俗資料館A museum in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Inaba Provincial Office Site
因幡国庁跡A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Sainoo Haiji Ruins
斎尾廃寺跡A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Kajiyama Kofun
梶山古墳An ancient burial mound in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Hahaki Shrine
波波伎神社A Shinto shrine in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Fukuichi Site
福市遺跡A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Aoki Site
青木遺跡 (米子市)A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Aoyakamiji Site
青谷上寺地遺跡A historic site in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Kitayama Kofun
北山古墳An ancient burial mound in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Ube Shrine
宇倍神社A Shinto shrine in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Tottori Folk Crafts Museum
鳥取民芸美術館A museum in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
Explore by interest
Taste of Tottori
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Tottori
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
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Good to know
- The Sand Museum shows giant sand sculptures with a new theme each year.
- Mount Daisen is a popular hiking peak with views over the coast.
- Trains are infrequent here, so check timetables or rent a car.
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