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Hakuto Shrine

Hakuto Shrine · 白兎神社

Hakuto Shrine is associated with the white-rabbit myth. Walk the grounds, worship and explore coastal views after the shrine.

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View of Hakuto Shrine
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Visitor information at a glance

Address

鳥取県鳥取市白兎603

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Admission

Official tourism information does not list a separate grounds worship fee. Enmusubi stones, charms, ema plaques and goshuin stamps from the office cost extra.

Opening hours and closed days

The shrine office opens from 09:00 to 16:00. No separate grounds-walking hours or last entry are listed.

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What can I see at Hakuto Shrine?

White-rabbit myth and coast

Worship at the shrine associated with the white-rabbit myth. Allow time beyond worship if you also want coastal views.

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How to get to Hakuto Shrine

Take Hakuto Coast Line route 41 towards Shikano from Tottori Station to Hakuto Jinja-mae (白兎神社前). The ride is about 40 minutes, then about 5 minutes on foot. Adults JPY 610 each way, JPY 1,220 return. Return towards Tottori Station, choosing both services in your date’s timetable.

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Before you visit

Distinguish worship time from office hours

Allow a suggested 30–45 minutes for grounds walks and ordinary worship. For charms or enquiries, arrive within office hours of 09:00–16:00. Check reservations separately if requesting a prayer service.

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Combining it with the dunes

Hakuto Shrine is west of Tottori city, beyond a walk from the dunes. For both by bus, allow transfer time at Tottori Station. Return from the shrine on a Tottori Station-bound bus.

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Questions about Hakuto Shrine

Can I walk from Tottori’s dunes to Hakuto Shrine?

These are not one connected walking area. For buses, allow time to travel via Tottori Station and change to the Hakuto Coast Line, then choose a shrine-to-station return bus too.

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