Things to do in Tottori Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 10, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Tottori Prefecture, Japan including Tottori Sand Dunes, Ogamiyama Shrine Okunomiya, Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple, The Sand Museum, Fudoin Iwayado, Daisen-ji Temple, Melody Road, Kamochiji Shrine, Kagikake Pass, Sakai Water Service Bridge.
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1. Tottori Sand Dunes

2164-661 Yuyama, Fukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture https://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/sakyujimusho/
Excellent
42%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,468 reviews

Tottori Sand Dunes

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. Ogamiyama Shrine Okunomiya

1 Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun 689-3318 Tottori Prefecture +81 859-52-2507 http://www.oogamiyama.or.jp/
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Ogamiyama Shrine Okunomiya

Reviewed By moshjatla

After taking a little uphill pathway surrounded by snow, we were rewarded with the beauty of this snow-covered shrine at the foothill of Mt. Daisen! I really recommend going in winter!

3. Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple

1010 Mitoku, Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun 682-0132 Tottori Prefecture +81 858-43-2666 http://www.mitokusan.jp/
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 195 reviews

Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple

4. The Sand Museum

2083-17 Yuyama Hukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture +81 857-20-2231 http://www.sand-museum.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 633 reviews

The Sand Museum

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. Fudoin Iwayado

Iwayado, Wakasa-cho, Yazu-gun 680-0731 Tottori Prefecture +81 858-82-2231 http://kanko.town.wakasa.tottori.jp/search/watch/culture/iwayado/
Excellent
75%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Fudoin Iwayado

6. Daisen-ji Temple

9 Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun 689-3318 Tottori Prefecture +81 859-52-2158 http://daisenji.jp/
Excellent
36%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 94 reviews

Daisen-ji Temple

Oyama Temple reaches 1300 years after the mountain was opened. The main hall which was hit by the three-year and four-year fire of Showa was rebuilt in Showa 26. Even now, there are many treasures left, such as Yamauchi Temple Jukain, important cultural property Amidado and Tokusansonson, and as a temple of so-called 'Tandai', it is a famous place of so-called 'San-in'. Reverence as a temple where you can meet your ancestors.

Reviewed By moshjatla

Even though the main hall was closed when we went, we could still admire the temple's architecture with the added beauty of the snow! I could also enjoy ringing a Buddhist bell for the first time!

7. Melody Road

1634 Sainokamicho Near Yonago Airport, Sakaiminato 684-0055 Tottori Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 43 reviews

Melody Road

8. Kamochiji Shrine

Kamochi, Hino-cho, Hino-gun 689-4512 Tottori Prefecture +81 90-8829-4686 http://kanemochi-jinja.net
Excellent
35%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 52 reviews

Kamochiji Shrine

9. Kagikake Pass

Okawara, Kofu-cho, Hino-gun 689-4434 Tottori Prefecture +81 859-75-6610 http://www.town-kofu.jp/kanko/8/1/01/
Excellent
24%
Good
69%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Kagikake Pass

10. Sakai Water Service Bridge

Showamachi, Sakaiminato 684-0034 Tottori Prefecture +81 859-42-3141 http://www.nihon-kankou.or.jp/tottori/312045/detail/31204ae2190022946
Excellent
16%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 77 reviews

Sakai Water Service Bridge

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