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One of Japan’s Largest Sand Dunes, Featuring a Stunning View.
Located on the Sea of Japan side of Tottori City in Tottori Prefecture, the Tottori Sand Dunes stretch 16 km from east to west and 2.4 km from north to south, making them one of the largest dune systems in Japan. These dunes, designated as a special protected area and a Natural Monument of Japan, are a major tourist attraction representing Tottori Prefecture.
Entering the Tottori Sand Dunes is free, but there are charges for activities. It is recommended to take a commemorative photo with a camel or actually ride one. (Chargeable)
In addition, you can enjoy activities such as paragliding and sandboarding, try local delicacies such as eggs cooked in the hot sand of the dunes, or pickled shallots grown in the fine sand.
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Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
English, Chinese and Korean are available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes, they are available at facilities around the visitor center.
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Are there restrooms available?
Yes, there are.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Absolutely gorgeous. Taking off one star because it was so exhausting and insanely hot. Climbing up got to the point where I was seriously over it.
But the view was so beautiful. I hope I’ll get the chance to see the white sand dunes someday. I’d also love to see it snow there and find out just how cold it gets!
Making it to the top was totally worth it!
Haha, a fun little story:
That day I was heading back to the hotel, and when I saw the bus was coming in five minutes, I took off running. Luckily the light was red, and the driver was really nice. They drove slowly along that stretch of road, probably to see if anyone else needed to get on! (Just my guess though.)
Oh, and I actually went twice.
The first day, I could still sit and rest.
The weather was just perfect! The second day was so hot I felt like I was going to melt, but I loved the place so much that I went two days in a row.
The scenery is incredibly grand and unique. All the sand makes it feel a bit like Egypt, and sandboarding is absolutely worth trying.
The sand pudding sold outside is also delicious.
From the top of the Tottori Sand Dunes, looking out over that endless golden sea of sand stretching straight to the deep blue Sea of Japan, the sense of vast open space is incredible. If you get the chance, you should definitely come here and try riding a camel for a totally different experience.
Walking across the vast sand dunes, you can really feel the power of the wind constantly shaping new landscapes. That's what makes the dunes so unique and fascinating.
It's a beautiful place, but the wind can get pretty strong. Make sure to bring some lightweight shoes to change into.
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