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Tottori Prefecture (鳥取)
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★★★★★ 3/5
Review: Consider visting if you have time

Tottori Prefecture, situated along the Sea of Japan coast, is a pristine region where time-honored traditions and crafts are preserved in their authentic forms. Mountains such as Mt. Daisen and Mt. Mitoku have served as revered sites for spiritual training for countless years, and hiking on these majestic peaks continues to be a favored pastime. The prefecture’s rugged shoreline showcases expansive sand dunes, a unique natural phenomenon in Japan, and charming hot springs can be found throughout the area, some renowned for their healing properties.

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Tottori Prefecture (鳥取)

Our Recommendation
★★★★★ 3/5
Consider visiting if you have time

Tottori Prefecture, situated along the Sea of Japan coast, is a pristine region where time-honored traditions and crafts are preserved in their authentic forms. Mountains such as Mt. Daisen and Mt. Mitoku have served as revered sites for spiritual training for countless years, and hiking on these majestic peaks continues to be a favored pastime. The prefecture’s rugged shoreline showcases expansive sand dunes, a unique natural phenomenon in Japan, and charming hot springs can be found throughout the area, some renowned for their healing properties.

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Tottori Sand Dunes

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★★★★★ 4/5
The only sand dune in Japan and its right by the ocean
Best time to visit: Spring, Autumn
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Tottori Sand Dunes are a popular tourist destination located in Tottori, Japan. The sand dunes, which span approximately 16 square kilometers, are one of the largest sand formations in Japan. The area is a unique ecosystem, home to various species of plants and animals that have adapted to life in the sand. . …

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Mizuki Shigeru Road

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★★★★★ 2.5/5
A road filled with sculptures of popular Japanese Anime to commemorate the creator Mizuki Shigeru
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

The Mizuki Shigeru Road (水木しげるロード) in Tottori, Japan, is a scenic road that is named after the famous Japanese author Shigeru Mizuki. The road is located in the city of Tottori and runs along the coast, offering breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan….

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Potential Itineraries

A Cultural Day Trip to Kamakura

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
A great travel option if you want to stay close to Tokyo
Number of Days: 1 day
Sub-destination: Kamakura
Best time to visit: All year
Activities:

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Hakone

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience the Japanese Onsen culture
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Hakone
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Nikko

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★★★★★ 4.5/5
Experience Mother Nature while learning about Japanese History
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Nikko
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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