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Tottori-shi

Tottori, Japan · Asia

About Tottori-shi

Tottori-shi is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kōge, 5km from Tottori Sand Dunes.

Tottori-shi is a city located in Tottori, Japan. With a population of 188,465, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tottori-shi 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 Tottori-shi to your route.

About Tottori-shi

Tottori (鳥取市, Tottori-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [tot.to.ɾʲi, tot.to.ɾʲiꜜ.ɕi]) is the capital and the largest city of Tottori Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. As of 30 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 183,383 in 81,732 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The

Read more total area of the city is 765.31 square kilometres (295.49 sq mi). Most of the city is within the San'in Kaigan Geopark.

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Where is Tottori-shi located?

Tottori-shi is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.5000 latitude, 134.2333 longitude.

What is the population of Tottori-shi?

Tottori-shi has a population of approximately 188,465 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
188,465
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Tottori
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.5000, 134.2333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

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 Tottori-shi

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.

5 km · about 10 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Takeda Castle 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

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  • Right hereUradome 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tottori-shi.

Kōge

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 15,937

Iwai

🇯🇵 Japan

13 km awayPop. 10,799

Hamasaka

🇯🇵 Japan

24 km awayPop. 13,318

Wakasa

🇯🇵 Japan

24 km awayPop. 3,209

Chizu

🇯🇵 Japan

26 km awayPop. 7,031

Matsuzaki

🇯🇵 Japan

30 km awayPop. 16,055

Misasa

🇯🇵 Japan

32 km awayPop. 6,407

Nishiawakura

🇯🇵 Japan

37 km awayPop. 1,437

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