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Mizuki Shigeru Road

4.0

797 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Sakai City, Tottori Prefecture

The local nickname for the shopping arcade which extends from Sakaiminato Station to the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum. The area is a central part of the book “Yokai no Machi,” a book written by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki about his hometown of Sakaiminato City. The road is lined with numerous bronze statues of “yokai,” Japanese folk monsters that were a major focus of Mizuki’s work. The station, arcade shops, police boxes, street lights, and parks in the area all have been decorated with a yokai world theme. Some of the area’s many highlights include the kappa fountain, Youkai Shrine, and Gegege no Yokai Rakuen miniature theme park. This famous tourism destination is visited by large numbers of tourists not only from within the country but also around the world.

From the Sakaiminato port, took the shuttle to Shigeru Muzuki Rd, home of Gegege no Kitaro. A small town, where the main street was lined with over 150 bronze statues of this manga favorite. Small...
Tottori Sand Dunes

4.0

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Fukubechouyuyama

Tottori Sand Dunes run along the Sea of Japan coast in Tottori City. They are the largest dunes in Japan and extend 16 kilometers from east to west and 2.4 kilometers from north to south. The landscape formed by the granite sand which is carried from the Chugoku Mountains due to the swift current of the Sendai River and the sea breeze from the Sea of Japan is beautiful. From the viewpoint of these dunes having characteristic topography, there are places with large depressions which are called “suri-bachi” because their shapes resemble that of an earthenware mortar, and it is said that large ones can be as much as 40 meters deep. It is also fun to ride a sightseeing camel through the sand dunes or glide over the sand on a sand board. The sand dunes were designated as a Natural Monument of Japan in 1955, and were selected as one of Japan’s top 100 geological features in 2007.

砂丘の生物や植物などを展示されていました。映像を見ることもできるようで無料でした。観光案内所を兼ねているような感じです。
Hakuto Shrine

4.0

251 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Hakuto 603

This ancient shrine is dedicated to the Japanese mythology “Inaba White Rabbit,” which is mentioned in the Kojiki, Japan’s Records of Ancient Matters. It is near Hakuto Beach in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is not clear when it was founded, but the current main building was reconstructed in 1896. Along the approach leading inside the shrine is Mitarashi Pond. Legends say that the deity Oku Ninushi instructed a rabbit whose fur had been torn by ferocious sharks to wash itself in the pond. Due to this legend, it is said that this shrine can heal skin ailments and burns, as well as provide good luck for marriages, among other benefits.

A 40-50 min bus ride from Tottori, Hakuto Shrine is definitely worth visiting. The Shrine itself is cute and charming, but there is more. If you come on a clear day, the sea close to Shrine entrance...
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum

4.0

312 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Sakaiminatoshi Honmachi 5

A museum located a 10 minute walk from Sakaiminato Station along the Mizuki Shigeru Road. The museum presents the work of Sakaiminato-born manga artist Shigeru Mizuki as well as the world of “yokai,” the Japanese folk monsters frequently featured in the artist’s works, and his characters. In addition to amusing models and images of yokai monsters as well as original pictures and explanatory materials, the museum also exhibits the yokai collection and travel notes of Mizuki, a man who loved to go on adventures. There’s a library where you are free to read manga comic books, and here you can find works that are now difficult to obtain on the open market.

If you are into your Manga then this is the place for you. We spent an hour here and if you are into your Manga then you could easily spend more time here. Tip:bring your passport for discounted...
Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

4.0

122 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Touhakugunhokueichou Yurashuku 1414

A museum located in Hokuei Town, Tohaku County, Tottori Prefecture which introduces the life and work of local manga artist Gosho Aoyama. The museum has artwork relating to “Case Closed (Detective Conan),” one of Aoyama’s most popular works; as well as reproductions of original drawings; an optical illusion and trick corner; and a corner presenting reproductions of some of the inventions appearing in the manga and show. There’s also a corner presenting the life and past works of Aoyama; the museum is a must-visit for lovers of Aoyama’s works from around the world. The museum shop sells original merchandise not available any place else.

Detective Conan fan must come to this place. This place is the place to fulfill the detective Conan fan with a lot of information and fantastic things about detective Conan. This place represent the...
Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairo)

4.0

151 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Saihakugunnambuchou Tsuruda 110

One of the largest flower parks in Japan, located in Nanbu Town, Saihaku County, Tottori Prefecture. The park’s spacious grounds, commanding a view of Mt. Daisen, are host to the Flower Dome, a 50 meter in diameter, 21 meter tall giant greenhouse; a European garden; a gigantic 10 thousand square meter garden; and aquatic flower beds; and visitors can enjoy flowers year round. There’s also a one kilometer long viewing gallery circuit with a roof, ensuring that visitors can enjoy the park’s flowers in comfort even on rainy days. The park also has a shop and restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine such as Japanese pear soft serve ice cream and Daisen G Beer. The park also holds periodic night illumination events.

Beautiful flower park with Mt Daisen as a backdrop. If you enjoy looking at flowers and enjoying walking and looking at various beautifully kept gardens, then don’t miss this flower park. It’s a...
Roadside Station Shinwa-no-sato Shiro Usagi

3.5

164 Reviews

Transportation

Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Hakuto 613

This is a roadside station overlooking the Hakuto Kaigan Coast that is famous for the Japanese myth “Hare of Inaba”. Not only is local sake and specialty goods offered, visitors can also enjoy seafood overlooking the Sea of Japan in a restaurant with a large fish tank. Besides, sunset view from the observation square is particularly beautiful.

Good food, famous for the fish cakes. There is a walkway to the other side of the highway, great photo opportunity there.
Youkai Shrine

3.5

145 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Sakaiminatoshi Taishoumachi 62-1

A shrine standing along the Mizuki Shigeru Road, a popular tourism destination in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to a 300 year old Japanese zelkova tree and a three meter tall block of granite yokai (Japanese folk monster) which was put into his heart and soul by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. The grounds are filled with statues of yokai characters from Mizuki’s hit comic, “GeGeGe no Kitaro,” such as an Ittan Momen-themed torii gate and Medama Oyaji purifying fountain. The automated fortune dispenser, in which small yokai figures deliver a mikuji fortune slip, is a popular feature of the shrine. The shrine also sells popular souvenirs such as yokai ema votive tablets, protective charms, and protective seals.

small temple & interesting but doubt for is that real temple..hahaa. anyway,. the father of GeGeGe setup at entrance, that also getting picture stand to let tourist to have good angle for taking...
Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum Nashikkokan

4.0

78 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Kurayoshishi Dakyoujichou 198-4 Kurayoshi Park Square

This is the only pear-themed facility in Japan allowing visitors to compare three kinds of pears throughout the year and also disseminates information about pears. Visitors can learn about pears while enjoying pears in the “mysterious garden”.

Many things to do in this museum. Theres a rooftop garden where they grow different species of Japanese pears, a kitchen where you can sample 3-4 types of Japanese pears for free, and other...
Sanin Kaigan National Park Uradome Coast Island Cruise

4.5

62 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Otani 2182

A 40-minute sightseeing boat tour along the Uradome Coast—one of San’in Coast’s leading scenic spots. You can see the beautifully grand seas, with a 25- meter-deep visibility, an awe-inspiring cave mouth and cliff walls, as well as areas around odd rock formations. And you simply must not missing hearing the friendly Captain’s guidance provided directly to you.

Clear weather made the trip enjoyable. Close up view of stones. Clear water allows one to see the seaweed and life under water. No English translation.
Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

4.5

65 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Saihakugunhoukichou Sumura 353-3

The Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography showcases the works of world-famous photographer Shoji Ueda, who was born in Tottori Prefecture. Ueda’s photographs of subjects set against the backdrop of the San’in region’s big skies and imposing sand-dunes won renown as the “Ueda-cho” (“Ueda style”). There is plenty to see at the Museum, including the pond, which reflects an inverted image of Mt. Daisen, and the Museum Cinema, which is decorated with the world’s largest camera lens. The Museum Shop sells an extensive range of souvenir gifts.

The museum design attracts us to place a visit. We saw many beautiful photos taken by Mr. Shoji Ueda. There is photo-shooting spots that attracts many visitors - the water reflection of Mt. Daisen.
Tottori Karo Crab Aquarium

4.0

97 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Tottori-shi Karocho Nishi 3-27-2

Located near Karo port where at this winter season (visited Dec 10) the catched crabs are brought forth and sold by auctioned and we have the Karo Ichiba (market), Kanikkokan (a small and free museum...
Gegege no Yokai Rakuen

4.0

109 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Sakaiminatoshi Eimachi 138

A miniature “yokai” (Japanese folk monster) theme park located behind the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, a popular tourism destination in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture. Here you can meet Kitaro, Nurikabe, Medama Oyaji, and other yokai characters which appear in Shigeru Mizuki’s hit manga comic, “GeGeGe no Kitaro,” in statue and cutout form. Park facilities include the children-oriented “Kitaro’s House;” various commemorative photo spots; and Yokai Nakamise, a shop selling yokai goods and merchandise. At the Yokai Chaya café, you can enjoy a popular yokai latte or a local burger.

no special but just for buying souvenir or cafe only but well enough for take rest and taking photo.
Jinpukaku Mansion (National Important Cultural Property)

4.0

105 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Higashimachi 2-121

Jinpukaku Mansion is a villa constructed in 1907 by Marquis Nakahiro Ikeda, the grandson of the last lord of the Tottori domain, to provide accommodation for Crown Prince Yoshihito (later the Taisho Emperor) during his tour of the San’in region. It is a two-storey white wooden building with a tiled roof, the design of which was inspired by the French Renaissance style; it has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The Jinpukaku Mansion now houses a museum, with displays on the history of the Tottori domain and the Ikeda family. The second floor offers superb views of the Horyu-in Garden, which has been designated as a municipal Place of Scenic Beauty by Tottori City Government.

The area is breathtakingly beautiful. We were walking around the building and so surprise that they allow us to enter the building. My education isnt un architechture, but I always have interested in...
Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum

5.0

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Fukubechouyuyama 2083-17

This is an art museum on Prefectural Route 319 in Yuyama, Fukubecho, Tottori City where sand sculptures, sculptures carved from sand, are exhibited. Sculptures are produced and exhibited on differing themes each year under the concept of travel around the world in sand, such as “Renaissance in Italy” and “World Heritages in Asia”. The displays can only be appreciated during the exhibition as when the exhibition has finished the sculptures turn back into sand.

The sand sculptures are said to be changed once a year. When I went there, they were doing an Egyptian exhibition. The process of making the sculptures was well described, and it was wonderful to see...
SANKO Yumeminato Tower

3.5

58 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Sakaiminato-shi Takenouchidanchi 255-3

This fully glass tower was built as a symbol of the “Japan Expo ’97 Tottori—San-in Yumeminato Exposition”, held in 1997. On the top floor of this 43- meter-high tower, you can get a 360-degree view of the Sea of Japan, Shimane Peninsula, and Sakaiminato streets. There are numerous things to enjoy inside the tower, including Minatomachi market—which was selected as one of the Top 100 souvenir facilities, as chosen by professionals, Tower’s Café—a place for gazing over the seas, and an exhibition hall of materials which let you experience the culture of various countries in the Sea of Japan who maintained trade with Tottori prefecture.

Showing your passport could enjoy 50% discount off on the entrance fee. We paid ¥150 only. The 3rd Floor has a movie theatre which introducing Tottori Prefecturess produces, attractions, activities...
Daisenji Temple's Main Hall

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Saihakugundaisenchou Daisen 9

This temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism is located on the mountainside of Mt. Daisen in Daisen Town, Saihaku County, Tottori Prefecture. It is an ancient temple said to have been founded between 717-723. At the peak of its influence, it had over 100 temples and 3,000 warrior monks, but the separation of Buddhism and Shintoism at the beginning of the Meiji period led to its decline. The vermilion-lacquered columns and green lattice windows of the main hall used to be the Dainichido Hall. It burned down and was rebuilt in 1951. The principal image is of Ksitigarbha.

大山の夏山登山口から少し登ったところにある。古い石段を登った先にあるお堂は荘厳な雰囲気に包まれている。あたりは杉の巨木が立ちならび、いかにも霊場という感じ。かつては更に多くの堂宇があったらしい。
Enchoen Chinese Garden

3.5

56 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Touhakugunyurihamachou Hikiji 565-1

This is the largest Chinese garden in Japan that was made as a symbol of friendship between Tottori Prefecture and Hebei Province in China. It is located near “Togo Onsen”, one of the hot springs in the Nashi-no-hana hot spring village. The beautiful and magnificent utopia that the successive Chinese emperors favored is designed in the garden and there are many scenic places such as the Sankeiken, long corridors and Nanahoshibashi bridge. Events are held in the garden and a Chinese acrobatic show can be seen every day, as well as China dress rentals, and annual events for the Chinese New Year and Sento-setsu festival.

Oh my, what a gem! It was not on any English guide we saw, we learned about it by chance and decided to combine it with Hakuto Shrine day trip. We went to the nearest JR station, walked 15 min by...
Roadside Station Port Akasaki

4.0

22 Reviews

Transportation

Tottori Pref. Touhakugunkotourachou Bessho 255

This roadside station offers an abundant selection of fresh locally picked vegetables, marine products and local specialties. There is a play area with large playground equipment and places for meals, and is recommended as a great place to stop during a drive.

国道９号線沿いの道の駅。日韓友好交流公園「風の丘」や日韓友好資料館など日韓関係の施設が隣接。嘗て赤碕沖に朝鮮商船が漂着し、漂着民を鳥取の人々が手厚くもてなしたことに由来しているとか。何故か恋人の聖地の記念碑。昨今の国際情勢を鑑みるにキムチ以上にピリ辛です。
Sakaiminato Tourist Information Center

4.0

63 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Sakaiminato-shi Taishomachi 215 Mina To Sakai Community Center 1F

"This tourist information center is located on the first floor of the Minato Sakai Koryukan adjoining JR Sakaiminato Station. In addition to providing information on local sightseeing destinations, the center distributes pamphlets on Sakaiminato City and the surrounding area; and sells local merchandise, stamp books, and yokai monster guidebooks. The center also has a yokai postbox - letters posted here will be stamped with a special stamp featuring the characters of Shigeru Mizuki's hit ""GeGeGe no Kitaro,"" and visitors are recommended to send a letter to their own home from here as a memento. In addition, the center rents bicycles, a convenient way to explore the area; can temporarily hold on to your baggage for you; and also lends out baby strollers and wheelchairs."

All necessary information here; the English speaking assistant was Russian. He provided excellent information on the local dining scene probably because its the only thing to do in Saikaiminato!

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Tottori prefecture is Japanese seasonal diversity at its best: Huge sand dunes cover the north coast, making for the perfect summer beach trip complete with the unexpected addition of camels; November brings the delectable snow crab, while winter around Mount Daisen, the Chugoku region’s highest mountain, promises snow sports and magical views.