Tottori Prefecture Essentials

Tottori Prefecture features Japan's largest sand dunes, stretching along the Sea of Japan coast. The region preserves historical sites like the ruins of Tottori and Yonago Castles alongside the Enchō-en Chinese garden. Modern landmarks include the Eshima Ohashi Bridge, known for its steep gradient, and two airports themed after popular manga characters: Detective Conan and GeGeGe no Kitaro. The Tottori Folk Crafts Museum highlights the local mingei movement, showcasing traditional ceramics and woodwork from the San'in region.

Tottori Sand Dunes

The largest sand dunes in Japan span 16 kilometers along the Sea of Japan coast. Formed over 100,000 years by sediment from the Sendai River, the dunes feature peaks reaching 50 meters high and shifting patterns created by coastal winds.

Enchō-en

The gardens of Enchō-en are located in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

Tottori Castle

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

Tottori Airport

Tottori Airport is an airport serving the city of Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

Miho Airport

Miho Airbase, also known as Yonago Airport and Yonago Kitaro Airport is a Japan Air Defense Force base located 11 km northwest of Yonago in…

Ruin of Yonago Castle

Yonago Castle was an Edo period Japanese castle located in the city of Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, in the San'in region of Japan.

Eshima Ohashi Bridge

A rigid-frame bridge spanning Lake Nakaumi that connects Tottori and Shimane Prefectures. It features a steep 6.1% gradient on the Shimane side and a 5.1% gradient on the Tottori side, designed to accommodate large ships passing beneath.

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Established in 1949 by Shoya Yoshida, this museum showcases over 5,000 items of functional folk art. The collection includes regional ceramics, woodwork, and textiles housed in a traditional storehouse-style building.