coastal drive
Uradome Coast
A ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Tottori, Japan · Asia
Iwai is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Hamasaka, 12km from Tottori Sand Dunes.
Iwai is a town located in Tottori, Japan. With a population of 10,799, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Iwai sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Iwai to your route.
Iwai temple ruins (岩井廃寺跡, Iwai haiji ato) is an archeological site with the ruins of a Hakuhō period Buddhist temple located in the Iwai neighborhood of the town of Iwami in the San'in region of Japan. The foundations of a Japanese pagoda were designated as a National Historic Site in 1931.
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Iwai is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.5552 latitude, 134.3631 longitude.
Iwai has a population of approximately 10,799 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan4 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
A ria coastline of granite sea stacks, arches and clear coves east of the Tottori dunes, with a clifftop walking path and glass-bottomed boat tours through the inlets.
5 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
Japan's largest sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan coast, creating a surreal desert landscape with camel rides.
12 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Stone ramparts along a 350 m ridge, often called the Castle in the Sky when autumn morning fog pools in the Maruyama valley beneath. Only the foundations remain, but the walls run the full crest.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A quiet riverside spa on the old Izumo highway in northern Okayama, known for baths fed from gravel directly beneath the bathtub floor. The surrounding gorge road is a fine autumn drive.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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