Top Things to do in Tottori Prefecture
Top Hotels in Tottori Prefecture
- 1. Sakaiminato Yunaginoyu Onyado Nono
- 2. Bayside Square Kaike Hotel
- 3. ANA Crowne Plaza Yonago, an IHG hotel
- 4. Super Hotel Tottori-Eki Kitaguchi
- 5. Tottori Green Hotel Morris
- 6. Super Hotel Yonago-ekimae
- 7. Kaike Kikunoya
- 8. Hotel Route Inn Yonago
- 9. Tottori City Hotel
- 10. Yukai Resort Kaike Saichoraku
The 10 Best Things to do in Tottori Prefecture, Chugoku
Discover the best top things to do in Tottori Prefecture, Japan including Tottori Sand Dunes, Mt. Daisen, Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple, The Sand Museum, Pear Museum, Yonago Castle Ruins, Minatoyama Park, Mizuki Shigeru Museum, The Mizuki Shigeru Road, Amenomanai.
Restaurants in Tottori Prefecture
1. Tottori Sand Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,468 reviews
Reviewed By Kevinkai - Osaka, Japan
There is an amazing sand dunes that you can climb and then enjoy the whole view of sea. Also an oasis is beside it so you can see some beautiful plants and flowers.
2. Mt. Daisen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By geisi719 - Hong Kong, China
Most of the areas are shaded and it’s not very hot in late September. Bring a stick (or a pair) if possible as it’s quite tiring to go up for about two hours (and I chose the easier summer trail already!). It was a wonderful hike though it was quite foggy on the day I arrived the summit of Daisen. Highly recommend staying in a hostel (ryokan in Japanese) along the ryokan street after the hike. You may enjoy onsen to rejuvenate your body. The area is very quiet and relaxing. Enjoy the nature and Japanese culture!
3. Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple
4. The Sand Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
The Sand Museum in Tottori Sand Dunes is the only indoor museum exhibited sand sculpture specially. We exhibit the highest quality sand sculptures every year by the executive producer and the professional sculptor from all over the world.
Reviewed By Cierrann - Seattle, United States
This was definitely something new for me! Right next to the sand dunes, this museum puts up a new display every year. We were lucky enough to see the 2019 one, right after it opened. The sculptures are incredible. Just thinking about carving in sand, sent shivers of anxiety up and down my back. They have explanations, and the final product was mind blowing. Even more amazing (to the US mind), was the lack of barriers around the sand. I thought it was a mistake, but my guide said no. Japanese don't touch. There was a little sadness there, for me. As the Japanese welcome so many tourists, things are going to change. I found the Japanese like to have some things untouchable and unknowable - while my upbringing made me really want to touch one of those sculptures! (I didn't, of course.) The sculptures themselves are planned and done by an international team, which was also pretty cool.
5. Pear Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
The Tottori Twentieth Century Pear Memorial Museum Nokokkokan is the only pear-themed museum in Japan in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture. It was opened in April 2001, one of the facilities that make up Kurayoshi Park Square. The official name is Tottori Prefectural Tottori Twentieth Century Pear Memorial Hall, but it was nicknamed Nasukokan in December 2009 and has been used in combination.
6. Yonago Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Yonago Castle Ruins are not to be missed. I found that there was not to much to do in Yonago, but this is well worth exploring. There is a parking lot at the base, and several different hiking trails to the ruins, all were fairly easy. Once at the top you get incredible views of the city of Yonago, the sea, and Mt. Daisen. I bet it would be beautiful here during sun rise and sun set. The ruins itself are pretty impressive, it must have been a huge complex. Definitely, come here for the views!
7. Minatoyama Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
It will appear in front of you as you proceed along the entrance of Ulsan Park towards Zhonghai. The Nakaumi spreads in front of the statue, and it is illuminated orange at sunset. As there is promenade along Nakaumi, we recommend that we take a walk and spend relaxed time.
8. Mizuki Shigeru Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 302 reviews
Mr. Shigeru Mizuki who is a cartoonist and a youkai researcher and adventurer. It was opened in 2003 as a collection of charms and works of strangers in Sakaiminato city, where Mizuki is known as "Gegege no Kitaro". The number of holding points is approximately 700. The museum exhibits original illustrations, paintings, old comic books, yokai collections collected overseas, and yokai figures.
9. The Mizuki Shigeru Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 777 reviews
Reviewed By jonib265 - Kobe, Japan
Loved the manga characters, shopping and food on this delightful street! We took the free shuttle from our cruise ship into town and walked a couple blocks to this street. We had 10 of us in our family group and we all enjoyed it!
10. Amenomanai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Maven1988
In Amenomanai, you could see this rustic water wheel covered with moss, which is the center of attraction of this place. It looks like the Shire! Taking a photo at this spot is perfect for your Instagram. We enjoyed a lot feeding some trouts in the freshwater! It is a good place for families since kids would surely enjoy feeding some colorful trouts.
