Travel in Tottori
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Sand Dunes · 鳥取砂丘
At Tottori Sand Dunes, look beyond the sand hills to the sea. Walk on the sand or explore lightly near the entrance. For sand sculptures too, visit the nearby Sand Museum.
Visitor information
Admission
Dune walks have no admission fee. Activity programs, lifts and parking charge separately.
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 year-round.
What to see at Tottori Sand Dunes
Sand hills and sea views together
Enjoy the sand hills and sea scenery together. If you prefer less walking on sand, stay near the entrance. Allow extra time on the sand if heading to the hills.
How to get to Tottori Sand Dunes
Take route 39 from bay 0 at Tottori Station’s north bus terminal. Get off at the final stop, Sakyu Kaikan (砂丘会館（鳥取砂丘）), and walk a few minutes to the dunes. Adult fare is JPY 380 one way. Allow extra time to walk the sand hills. If adding The Sand Museum, take the Tottori Station-bound return from Suna no Bijutsukan-mae.
Open the official Tottori Sand Dunes guide Operator’s ordinary route 39 timetable and fares North exit bay 0 and direction-specific stops
Visiting tips
Midday heat and strong winds
This outdoor site has little shade. Bring water and shorten the walk if heat or wind makes walking difficult. Follow on-site guidance after dark or in strong winds.
Adding The Sand Museum
After the dune walk, see the Sand Museum’s sculptures too. It charges admission and closes for exhibition changeovers. Allow separate time to walk between the sites and see the museum, then check the Tottori Station-bound return from Suna no Bijutsukan-mae.
Open The Sand Museum’s official guide Additional transport and operating guidance Operator’s ordinary route 39 timetable and fares
Questions about Tottori Sand Dunes
Do I need to walk up the sand hills in strong winds?
In strong winds, stay near the entrance or shorten the walk. Follow on-site guidance after dark or in strong winds.
Official sources
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- Open the official Tottori Sand Dunes guide ·
- Operator’s ordinary route 39 timetable and fares ·
- North exit bay 0 and direction-specific stops ·
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