Tottori, Regional capital in western Honshu, Japan
Description
Tottori is a regional capital in western Tottori Prefecture on Honshu that extends from the Sendai River valley to the Sea of Japan coastline. The settlement sits between mountains and sea, connecting urban neighborhoods with coastal landscapes across an area exceeding 760 square kilometers.
History
The Ikeda clan built Tottori Castle in 1545 and made it their power center for governing the entire domain. The family retained control throughout the Edo period, shaping the development of the settlement from this position.
Culture
The Shan-shan festival brings hundreds of dancers to the streets moving large paper umbrellas to traditional music. Performers wear elaborate costumes and execute their movements with precise coordination.
Practical
The airport connects daily with Tokyo, while express trains and buses offer links to Osaka and other major western cities. The coastline sits about 15 kilometers from the center and can be reached by public transport.
Did you know?
The sand dunes along the coast form the largest sand formation in the country and reach heights around 50 meters (164 feet) across more than 30 square kilometers. Visitors can try camel riding here and walk on the steep slopes of the dunes.
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Tottori Castle
2.2 km
Nageire-dō
26.2 km
Kawahara Castle
10.3 km
Hakuto Shrine
10.2 km
Tottori Bank Bird Stadium
4 km
Aoyakamiji Site
20.9 km
Jinpūkaku
2 km
Ube Shrine
4.6 km
Wakasa Oniga Castle
23.8 km
Sand Museum
5.3 km
Fudō-in Iwaya-dō
28.7 km
Shikano Castle
14.8 km
Mani-ji
5.5 km
Tottori Tōshō-gū
2.3 km
Ame Falls
16.6 km
Wakasa Shrine
22.9 km
Tottori Prefecture Citizens' Culture Hall
1.6 km
Sanbutsu-ji
26.3 kmTaikōganaru
3.7 km
Hijiri-jinja
636 m岩井滝
27.9 km
Crab Aquarium
5.9 km
Kannon-in
1.8 km
Tottori Prefectural Library
1.7 km
天穗日命神社
8.8 km
Saji Observatory
19.5 kmHachibuse-yama
25.2 km
Genchū-ji
1.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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