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Quick facts
Region: Chugoku
Capital: Tottori
Population: 0.53 million
Climate: Sea of Japan side
Cherry blossom (average): 29 March
No. 1 in Japan: Japan's least populous prefecture (around 530,000) — Nijisseiki pears, rakkyo shallots, the Tottori Sand Dunes
⭐ Top sights
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Tottori Sand Dunes
Dunes 2 km deep and 16 km long. Ride a camel, then see giant sand sculptures at the Sand Museum.
Sakaiminato lands among the most Matsuba (snow) crab in Japan. Tofu chikuwa is a steamed roll of tofu and fish paste
🏮 Festivals & events
Tottori Shan-Shan Festival — Mid-August. Dancers twirl umbrellas hung with bells. Holds the Guinness record for the largest simultaneous umbrella dance
🏨 Where to stay in Tottori
The area around Tottori, the capital, has the best transport links and the widest choice of hotels; a night at a hot-spring town is also worth it.
Tottori's best-known local dishes are Matsuba crab, crab soup, tofu chikuwa. Sakaiminato lands among the most Matsuba (snow) crab in Japan. Tofu chikuwa is a steamed roll of tofu and fish paste
What are the top sights in Tottori?
Top picks in Tottori include Tottori Sand Dunes, Sakaiminato Snow Crab.
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Tottori?
In Tottori (Tottori), Somei-yoshino cherry trees usually start blooming around 29 March, reaching full bloom about a week later.
