Travel in Tottori
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Sand Dunes · 鳥取砂丘
See the sea beyond Tottori’s dune hills. Walk across the sand for views or explore near the entrance. Add nearby The Sand Museum for sculptures made from sand.
Visitor information
Admission
There is no admission fee for dune walks. Activities, lifts and parking have separate charges.
Opening hours
No separate dune operating hours or last admission are listed. Nearby Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center opens 09:00–17:00 year-round.
What to see at Tottori Sand Dunes
Dune hills and sea views
Enjoy views of dune hills and sea. For a shorter sand walk, stay near the entrance; allow extra time on the sand to reach the hills.
How to get to Tottori Sand Dunes
Take route 39 Sakyu Line from Tottori Station north-side bus terminal stand 0 to the Sakyu Kaikan terminus (砂丘会館（鳥取砂丘）). Walk a few minutes to the dunes. Adults pay 380 yen one way. Allow dune-hill walking separately. After visiting the museum too, return to Tottori Station from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
Official Tottori Sand Dunes information Operator route 39 timetable and fares North-exit stand 0 and directional stops
Before you visit
Midday heat and strong winds
This outdoor site has little shade. Bring water and shorten walks if heat or wind makes walking difficult. Follow on-site guidance in darkness or strong winds.
Adding The Sand Museum
Add the museum’s sand-sculpture exhibition after dune walks. Admission is paid and the museum closes for display changes. Allow walking between the two and museum viewing separately. For the return, check Tottori Station-bound buses from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
Official Sand Museum information More transport and operating information Operator route 39 timetable and fares
Questions about Tottori Sand Dunes
Must I walk to the dune hills in strong winds?
In strong winds, stay near the entrance or shorten your walk. Follow on-site guidance in darkness or strong winds.
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