Tottori City
🗺️ Tottori Sand Dunes鳥取砂丘
Tottori City
About Tottori Sand Dunes
The breathtaking desert scenery unfolds before your eyes! The largest sand dunes in Japan.
Details
Tottori Sand Dunes is one of the largest sand dunes in Japan, located on the Sea of Japan side in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is a representative tourist attraction of Tottori Prefecture and has been designated as a special protection area and a national natural monument. The dunes stretch 16 kilometers from east to west and are 2.4 kilometers wide from north to south, covering a vast area.
There is no admission fee for Tottori Sand Dunes, but if you want to use transportation within the area or participate in activities, there are fees involved. It is especially recommended to take commemorative photos with camels or experience camel riding.
Additionally, you can challenge yourself with outdoor activities such as paragliding and sandboarding, as well as taste eggs cooked using the heat from the sand dunes or try the local specialty "Ramen Chives" (also known as "Fuki Soba"), which is cultivated in the fine sand.
Highlights
The largest sand dunes in Japan.
Admission is free.
There is a Sand Museum nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)
Provide manuals in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Is there free Wi-Fi in this area?
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Are there coin-operated lockers?
There are lockers available at the facilities around the passenger center.
Is there a restroom?
Yes.
Recommended Tours & Activities
Essential Information
Address
Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
Phone
0857-39-2111 (Tottori Prefecture Tourism Alliance) / 0857-22-0021 (Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center)
Getting There
After arriving at JR "Tottori" Station, take a route bus for about 20 minutes.
Website
Visit official website









