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Witness Where Sand Meets Sky: Tottori's Sand Dunes
Siyoung ParkFeel the greatness of nature at the Tottori Sand Dunes which have existed for over 100,000 years.
The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan and the most famous attraction in Tottori Prefecture. They extend for about 16 kilometers along the coast of the Sea of Japan and are up to two kilometers wide and 50 meters high. The view over the dunes can be from the The Sakyu Center observation deck can be enjoyed via a chair lift.
The dunes were formed when sand from the nearby Sendaigawa River washed into the sea and was eventually re-deposited by the ocean currents along the coast. Today, the constant movement of the tides and the coastal winds continuously shape the sand dunes, creating an ever-changing landscape.
You can explore the dunes on camels as well as on horse-drawn carriages. Those who prefer something more adventurous can try paragliding or sandboarding, a variant of snowboarding.
Not far away is the Sand Museum, which shows large sand sculptures by artists from all over the world. The exhibitions change annually and have various themes, typically a country or a region.
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Feel the greatness of nature at the Tottori Sand Dunes which have existed for over 100,000 years.
Imagine an over 30 km² expanse of sand, sand, and more sand, stretched out along the ocean in Japan’s San‘in Region. Welcome to the Tottori Sand Dunes!
White sand, blue sky, blue ocean, all in one place - this is already pretty good but in Tottori you are not just at the beach but you are on top of massive sand dunes.
The narrow strip of sand dunes in Tottori city is the largest in Japan. A beautiful attraction year round, visitors to Tottori must be sure to stop by!
Tottori sand dunes showcase a unique side of Japan's landscape.
The Tottori Sand Dunes is the only large sand dune system in Tottori Prefecture, and in Japan. Having existed for over 100,000 years, these dunes attract up to two million visitors a year. Besides walking through the dunes, you can even rent a camel to ride on, provided the winds are not strong on that day
Sand boarding and paragliding are two activities you can enjoy at the Tottori sand dunes. Get in some summer sliding while enjoying the deep blue Sea of Japan backdrop.
Japan's manga kingdom and its only sand dunes are found in the least populous prefecture, Tottori
As the only geographical formation of its kind, tourists from all over Japan flock to this rural prefecture to experience this oddity. Aside from the beauty of the desert, tourists can also enjoy sandboarding, camel rides, and a tour of the sand museum.
One of Japan's most breathtaking natural landscapes is the Tottori Sand Dunes. The dunes occupy a space of over 30 square kilometers and have existed for over 100,000 years.
Sand Dune Beach is a public beach in Tottori City facing the Japan Sea. It is a great place to swim and barbecue for the whole family.
Yanagijaya Campground is a free campsite that is opposite the Tottori Sand Dunes.
Introducing the culinary delights exclusive to the San'in Region. Discover a new way to eat wagyu Tottori-style!
The Sand Museum first opened by the Tottori Sand Dunes, in Tottori, Japan, in 2006, displaying sand sculptures in temporary facilities. In 2012, it reopened in what is said to be the world's first permanent indoor exhibition space dedicated to sand art, with works by fifteen international sculptors. [Wikipedia]
Kodomo no kuni or "Children's Land" is a park for kids to just be kids in Tottori City near the famous sand dunes.
Tottori Castle Ruins are in the heart of downtown Tottori and are a great place to walk, have lunch or enjoy the sakura during the spring