Best things to do in Tottori

Tottori Essentials

Tottori's heritage is defined by the ruins of Tottori Castle and the 1907 French Renaissance-style Jinpūkaku residence. Religious history is preserved at Hakuto Shrine, linked to the 'White Rabbit of Inaba' legend, and the Edo-period gardens of Kannon-in Temple. The region's natural landscape features Lake Koyama, Japan’s largest pond, while the Nagashibina no Yakata museum maintains the traditional doll-floating customs of the Mochigase area. This selection highlights the architectural evolution and cultural traditions of the prefecture.

Tottori Essentials — Map

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Tottori Castle

Tottori Castle was a Japanese castle located in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture.

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Jinpukaku

Jinpūkaku is a Western-style French Renaissance style residence of the Ikeda clan located in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

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Hakuto Shrine

Hakuto Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. In 1937, its trees were designated a Natural Monument.

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Tottori Prefectural Museum

The Tottori Prefectural Museum is a prefectural museum located in Tottori, Japan, dedicated to the nature, history, folklore, and art of…

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Kannon-In Temple

Kannon-in, formally known as Fudarakusan Jigen-ji Kannon-in, is a Buddhist temple in Uemachi district of the city of Tottori, Tottori…

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Lake Koyama

Japan's largest pond, featuring Aoshima Island and traditional 'ishigama' winter fishing. The surrounding park offers walking paths and seasonal cherry blossoms.

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Ōchidani Shrine

Ōchidani Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

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流しびなの館

Located in Mochigase, this museum is dedicated to the 'Nagashibina' custom of floating paper dolls down the river. It displays a vast collection of Hina dolls from various historical periods.

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河原中央公園

Features a reconstructed castle serving as a museum and observation deck, offering panoramic views of the Sendai River and the surrounding landscape of Kawahara.

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Tottori City Historical Museum

The Tottori City Historical Museum opened in Tottori, Japan, in 2000 and is dedicated to the history of the city.