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Okutsu Onsen
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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Kurayoshi
Tottori, Japan · Asia
About Kurayoshi
Kurayoshi is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Misasa, 39km from Tottori Sand Dunes.
Kurayoshi is a town located in Tottori, Japan. With a population of 48,558, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kurayoshi 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 Kurayoshi to your route.
About Kurayoshi
Kurayoshi (倉吉市, Kurayoshi-shi) is a city located in the central part of Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2021, the city had an estimated population of 44,969 in 20,609 households and a population density of 170 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 272.06 square kilometres (105.04 sq mi).
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Kurayoshi is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.4333 latitude, 133.8167 longitude.
What is the population of Kurayoshi?
Kurayoshi has a population of approximately 48,558 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 48,558
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Tottori
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.4333, 133.8167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Kurayoshi
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Tottori Sand Dunes
Japan's largest sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan coast, creating a surreal desert landscape with camel rides.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Eshima Ohashi Bridge
The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Kurayoshi
- 49 kmUradome CoastA 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.
- 57 kmEshima Ohashi BridgeThe 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
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