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Tottori Sand Dunes

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Tottori Sand Dunes

鳥取砂丘

Tottori · Chugoku

The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan, stretching over 16 kilometers along the coast. Visitors can enjoy activities such as sandboarding, camel rides, and breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this unique natural wonder in favor of more popular tourist spots.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 16,624 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter — no entrance gate. Parking ¥500/24h for a car (motorcycle ¥200, bus ¥2,000). The Sand Museum, camel rides and paragliding are charged separately.
Nearest station
Koyama Station
Website
sakyu-vc.com/jp

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to enter — no entrance gate. Parking ¥500/24h for a car (motorcycle ¥200, bus ¥2,000). The Sand Museum, camel rides and paragliding are charged separately.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~4h 17m by car

Tags

scenicadventure

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