Travel in Tottori
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Sand Dunes · 鳥取砂丘
See the sea beyond Tottori’s sand hills. Walk on the sand for views or explore lightly near the entrance. To see sand sculptures, visit the nearby Sand Museum.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Dunes walking has no admission fee. Activities, lift rides and parking cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
No separate opening hours or last-entry time are listed for the outdoor dunes. The nearby Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre opens 09:00–17:00 year-round.
What can I see at Tottori Sand Dunes?
Sand hills and sea together
View the sand hills and sea together. Stay near the entrance if you prefer a shorter sand walk; allow extra walking time to reach the hills.
How to get to Tottori Sand Dunes
Take dunes-line route 39 from stand 0 at Tottori Station’s north terminal to Sakyu Kaikan (砂丘会館（鳥取砂丘）). The dunes are a few minutes on foot away. Adults JPY 380 one way. Allow extra time for walking the hills. After a museum visit, return on a Tottori Station-bound bus from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
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Before you visit
Midday heat and strong winds
This outdoor area has little shade. Bring water and shorten walks if heat or wind makes walking difficult. Follow local guidance after dark or in strong winds.
Adding the Sand Museum
See sand sculptures after your dunes walk. The museum charges admission and closes between exhibitions. Allow separate walking and exhibition time, and check a returning Tottori Station-bound bus from Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae.
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Questions about Tottori Sand Dunes
Must I walk to the sand hills in strong wind?
Stay near the entrance or shorten your walk in strong wind. Follow local guidance in darkness or strong winds.
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