Tottori, Tottori / 鳥取砂丘
Tottori Sand Dunes
One of the largest coastal sand dunes in Japan and a byword for Tottori; the sand, changing shape every time the wind blows, is a work of art made by nature. The dunes change their look through the seasons and from day to night, with sunsets, starry skies and snow. Activities include fat bikes, sandboarding, paragliding and camel rides.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train / Bus
Before you go
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- Opening hours
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- Closed
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- Admission
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- Getting there
About 20 minutes by local bus from the Tottori Station bus terminal; the Loop Kirin Jishi bus also runs (weekends, holidays, summer and other days).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
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Address: Tottori, Tottori (Japanese address: 鳥取県鳥取市)
Official site: https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/6
Location
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Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetThe Sand MuseumTottoriLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetTottori Castle Ruins and Kyusho ParkTottori4 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetWarabe-kan (Museum of Children's Songs and Toys)Tottori4 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetTottori Folk Crafts MuseumTottori5 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetUradome Coast Island CruiseTottori7 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances. Some locations are approximate, so treat these distances as a rough guide.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
In hot weather, walks in the cool early morning or at sunset and under the stars are recommended.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
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Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteThere is no shade on the dunes and the sand gets very hot; visitors are asked to avoid the sun with parasols or hats, drink water often and avoid overexertion (such as running up the Umanose ridge).Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/6Access, cautions and rules and description read from a tourism organization's site.
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/7Details read from a tourism organization's site.
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/area/24Description read from a tourism organization's site.