[2025 Tottori Attraction] Travel Guide for The Sand Museum (Updated Jan)

#itineraryshare Recently, an airline has launched flights from Hong Kong to Tottori Yonago ✈️, but there are not many flights. In fact, you don’t have to take a direct flight to Tottori. You can take JR or domestic flights to Tottori from different regions in Japan. This time we departed from Osaka and took the JR Limited Express Super White Rabbit🚝 to reach Tottori in 2 and a half hours. If you are visiting Tottori for the first time and starting from Kansai, you can refer to this itinerary. Day 1: Take the Super White Rabbit from JR Osaka Station to JR Tottori Station → White Rabbit Coast, White Rabbit Shrine → Sand Museum → Tottori Sand Dunes → Hotel Day 2: JR Tottori Station→JR Iwami Station→Uradome Coast→Arasa Shrine→Tagoko Shrine→JR Iwami Station→Hotel Day 3: Shopping near Tottori Station (Aeon, shopping street, etc.) → Take the Super White Rabbit from JR Tottori Station to Kyoto 【Must-see attractions】 1. Hakuto Coast, Hakuto Shrine🐰 Hakuto Coast is one of the most beautiful coasts in Japan. The unique white beach here is very famous. The sand on the beach is very fine, like countless white pearls scattered on the coast. Hakuto Shrine is located next to Hakuto Coast. Climb up the stone steps leading to the shrine to reach the shrine and overlook the beautiful scenery of Hakuto Coast 🤩. 2. Sand Museum, Tottori Sand Dunes🐫 The Sand Art Museum uses sand sculptures as its presentation method and takes "World Travel" as its theme, and regularly produces different themed exhibitions. After leaving the museum, we headed to the nearby Tottori Sand Dunes, which is the largest sand dune terrain in Japan🌵. As soon as you stand on the sand dunes, you will be shocked by the endless desert landscape. The shape and texture of the dunes take on different colors as the sun hits them. When you climb up to the horseback sand dune🏜️, you can overlook the surrounding beautiful scenery. The endless Sea of ​​Japan is in front of you, which is very magnificent. 3. Uradome Coast 🌊 Uradome Coast is the easternmost stretch of coastline in Tottori. The unique natural seawalls, caves and jagged rocks here are formed by sea erosion. Moreover, because the water is extremely clear and the transparency is as deep as 25 meters, it is rated as the highest-grade beach in Japan. View☺️. Taking a sightseeing boat is one of the most convenient and easy ways to enjoy this coast🚤. 【Must-eat food】 1. Murakami Fisheries (near the sand dunes): local seafood 丼🦀 2. Restaurant at Uradome Coast Excursion Boat Boarding Station: Special Blue Uradomi Curry🥘 3. Takahama Cafe (opposite the sand dunes): Tottori pear smoothie🍐 4. Sand Dune Coffee: A unique coffee brand, known as Tottori starbucks☕️There are many branches in Tottori, you must try it 【Accommodation recommendation】 😍Recommended accommodation area: near Tottori Station 🏨Hotel name: Hotel Monarque Tottori 📍Hotel address: 403 eirakuonsen-cho, Tottori, Japan 680-0834 [Photography check-in slot] 📸You can take many beautiful photos on horseback in Tottori Sand Dunes. It is recommended that girls wear long skirts and straw hats that contrast with the color of the sand. 📸Take a small expedition boat on the Uradome Coast. A skilled boatman will control the boat and sail into the caves, allowing passengers to have a close look at the strange rocks, wind caves and magnificent sea erosion landscape on the Uradome Coast. 【Tips】 ⭐️This time, I purchased a JR pass for the Sanin-Sanyo area in advance in conjunction with the trip. Even the Super White Rabbit is within the range and can be used after returning to Kyoto. ⭐️You can reserve reserved seats on the White Rabbit. The JR pass also includes reserved seats for a designated number of times, and you can reserve them at the green window in advance. ⭐️In order to promote the tourism industry, Tottori has launched a taxi plan exclusively for foreigners. It only costs 4,000yen to charter a taxi for 3 hours to travel around Tottori. There are many routes to choose from. No reservation is required. Just go to the visitor center next to Tottori Station. Field registration. #日本attractions #tottori #overseas travel #100 ways to travel #foodphotography #foodguide

Here is a travel guide for Tottori, Japan: 1. Transportation Guide • From Kyoto, Osaka, or Shin-Osaka, you can take the Super Hakuto to Tottori Station, which takes about 2.5 hours. • In Tottori City, you can use buses and JR trains to get to various attractions. The Tottori Bus One-Day Pass is very useful, covering almost all the attractions in the city, making it suitable for day-trippers. 2. Must-Visit Attractions • Tottori Sand Dunes: The largest sand dunes in Japan, where you can experience activities such as camel riding, sandboarding, and paragliding. The Sand Museum next door is also worth a visit, showcasing various sand sculptures. • Uradome Coast: The natural scenery is refreshing, and the sea erosion formations are spectacular. You can choose to hike or take a boat tour. • Conan Town: A must-visit for Conan fans, where you can find many Conan-related elements and attractions, such as Conan Bridge and Beika Shopping Street. • Misasa Onsen: A rare radium hot spring in the world, it is a great place to relax and unwind. • Mount Daisen: Japan's third national park, a paradise for hiking and photography enthusiasts, and skiing in winter. 3. Food Recommendations • At the market cafeteria in Tottori Port, you can enjoy fresh Japanese cuisine, such as seafood set meals. • Suna no Soba is also a must-visit food spot. 4. Accommodation Suggestions • You can choose to stay at a hotel near Tottori Station, which is convenient for transportation and easy access to various attractions. 5. Tips • When visiting outdoor attractions, be sure to take sun protection and moisturizing measures. • Follow the photography rules of each attraction and respect local culture and etiquette. • You can purchase a bus day pass in advance or check the bus schedule to better plan your itinerary. I hope this guide will help you plan your trip to Tottori and enjoy a pleasant travel experience!

Day 1 Conan Town + Conan Airport (Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport) Recommended for fans of Detective Conan. Please refer to the previous post for the guide. Day 2 This post is about the itinerary for the second day. Wake up naturally in the morning. Tottori Sand Dunes + The Sand Museum + Uradome Coast 🚌Transportation guide: Recommended transportation app: Google Maps 1️⃣Tottori Station ➡️ Tottori Sand Dunes (Bus) I took the Kirin Lion Loop Bus. The fixed fare for adults is JPY 300. Board the bus from the back door and get off from the front door to pay (if you have a JR Pass, you can show it to the driver when you get off to ride for free). There are many specialty stores near Tottori Sand Dunes. You can take a look. 🌟Highly recommended Tottori Sand Dunes. Very impressive! 2️⃣Tottori Sand Dunes ➡️ The Sand Museum (Walk) Experience the amazing craftsmanship of artists from around the world. 3️⃣The Sand Museum ➡️ Uradome Coast (Bus) There is a torii gate ⛩️ on the island along the coast, but Uradome Coast is far from Tottori Station and is in a remote location. If you are in a hurry, it is not recommended to go. ⚠️When you board the bus, you need to take a numbered ticket from the machine at the back door. Then, when you get off, pay according to the price on the screen at the front door that corresponds to the number on the ticket. The bus fare is determined by the distance you travel. 4️⃣Uradome Coast ➡️ Tottori Station (Bus) ⚠️You also need to take a numbered ticket. Eat and drink near Tottori Station. There are many places to visit near Tottori Station, including many Tottori specialties and Detective Conan merchandise. 🌃Return to Osaka from Tottori in the evening. The Tottori trip is over, and the Conan hometown tour is complete.✅ PS: I used the JR Pass Kansai 5-day Pass, which is more affordable for a round trip from Osaka Station to Tottori Station.

The Sand Museum (砂の美術館) in Tottori, Japan, is a unique and world-renowned museum dedicated to showcasing intricate sand sculptures . This museum is famous for its large-scale sand art exhibitions created by talented international artists. The museum’s exhibits change every few years, often centered around a specific theme, such as historical events, famous landmarks, or cultural topics. Each exhibition features meticulously crafted sculptures made entirely from sand, demonstrating both the delicate artistry and the sheer scale of the creations. Artists use a special technique to ensure the sculptures retain their form for extended periods, even in the sometimes challenging environment of Tottori’s sand dunes.#travel #tottorisanddunemuseum #tottori #tottorisanddunes Visiting the Sand Museum is a must-see for those interested in art, sculpture, or unique cultural experiences, and it pairs wonderfully with a visit to the nearby Tottori Sand Dunes for a full desert-like experience.

Located in the Tottori Sand Dunes, the world's only indoor art museum that uses "sand" as a material for sculptures opened grandly in April 2012. #tottori 🕰️Business hours: 9:00～18:00 (last admission 17:30) 💰Per capita consumption: 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children 💞Reason for recommendation: The theme changes every year, and the exhibition period in previous years is from April to January of the following year. Referring to the past exhibitions in the museum, each theme is unique, so it is well worth visiting. 🗓️Itinerary: It can be arranged according to the weather. If the weather is unstable, you can go indoors first. When the weather is good, you can go to the Tottori Sand Dunes Observation Deck - Sand Dune Observation Deck. Finally, go to the San'in Kaigan National Park Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center - Sanin Kaigan National Park Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Dunes. 🏖️Environment/facilities: free parking spaces, small shops, restrooms

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