Tottori travel
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Sand Dunes · 鳥取砂丘
See the sea beyond Tottori's sand dunes. Walk over the sand or explore near the entrance. For sand sculptures, add the nearby Sand Museum.
Visitor information
Admission
Walking the dunes has no admission fee. Activities, the lift and parking cost extra.
Opening hours
No separate opening hours or last admission are listed for the outdoor dunes. The nearby Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center opens 09:00–17:00 daily.
What to see at Tottori Sand Dunes
Sand dunes and sea views
View the dunes and sea together. For a shorter sandy walk, stay near the entrance. Allow more time on the sand if crossing to the ridge.
How to get to Tottori Sand Dunes
From stand 0 at Tottori Station's north bus terminal, take route 39 Sakyu Line to Sakyu Kaikan (砂丘会館（鳥取砂丘）). Walk a few minutes to the dunes. The adult fare is JPY 380 one way; allow extra time walking on the sand. If you are also visiting the museum, return towards Tottori from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
Official Tottori Sand Dunes guide Operator's route 39 timetable and fares North exit stand 0 and direction-specific stops
Before you visit
Midday heat and strong wind
The dunes are outdoors with little shade. Carry water and shorten walks if heat or wind makes walking difficult. Follow site guidance after dark or in strong wind.
Including The Sand Museum
Combine a dunes walk with the museum's sculptures. The museum is paid and closes during exhibition changes. Allow walking between sites and museum time separately, and check the Tottori-bound return bus from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
Official Sand Museum guide Additional transport and opening information Operator's route 39 timetable and fares
Questions about Tottori Sand Dunes
Should I walk up the dunes in strong wind?
In strong wind, stay near the entrance or shorten your walk. Follow site guidance after dark or in strong wind.
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- Official Tottori Sand Dunes guide ·
- Operator's route 39 timetable and fares ·
- North exit stand 0 and direction-specific stops ·
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