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
Tottori, Japan · Asia
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.
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. TheRead 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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Tottori-shi is located in Tottori, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.5000 latitude, 134.2333 longitude.
Tottori-shi has a population of approximately 188,465 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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natural wonder
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
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
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
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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