Tottori Prefecture Prefecture

Home to Japan's largest coastal sand dunes, sacred mountain peaks, and Sea of Japan seafood.

Latitude: 35.5036

Longitude: 134.2383

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Subheading: Home to Japan's largest coastal sand dunes, sacred mountain peaks, and Sea of Japan seafood.

Capital / Main Hub: 35.5036

Nearest Airport: TTJ (Tottori) / YGJ (Yonago)

Access from Tokyo: Flight (1h 15m) or Shinkansen to Himeji + Super Hakuto (4h total)

Recommended Stay: 1-2 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Tottori Sand Dunes | The Sand Museum | Mount Daisen

Signature Dish: Matsuba Crab & 20th Century Pears

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Attraction Names:

  • Mount Daisen
  • Tottori

Did You Know?:

  • The Tottori Sand Dunes span 16 km of coast with crests up to 50 meters high
  • Least populated prefecture in Japan with fewer than 550,000 residents
  • Mount Daisen resembles Mount Fuji when viewed from the western slopes