The Tottori Sand Dunes are located in the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture. Daisen and Sakaiminato are on the west side of Hakuto Beach. This time, we will introduce the Tottori Sand Dunes in the eastern area.
The Tottori Sand Dunes is a tourist spot with beautiful scenery created by the beauty of natural formations.
You will feel as if you are lost in the vast sand dunes, and the ripples of the sand blowing in the wind create a fantastic sight.
There are also plenty of sand dune activities, such as camel riding, paragliding, and sandboarding, which you can enjoy only in the desert.
What is the Tottori Sand Dunes?
The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan, located in Tottori Prefecture in western Japan.
As its name suggests, it is characterized by a vast terrain made of sand, covering an area of about 16 square kilometers.
The height of the sand dunes can reach up to 50 meters in some places, and the beauty of the dunes attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad.
It is said that sand dunes were formed by the north wind blowing from the Sea of Japan side and depositing sand.
The sand is very fine and very soft, so you can build sand dunes and play with it.
In addition, you can enjoy the magnificent and beautiful natural scenery from the top of the sand dunes.
Experience the desert at the Tottori Sand Dunes!
It was early spring, so the temperature was moderate.
If you park your bike, I think it’s relatively easy to park.
There are enough cars, but I’ve only been there when they’re free, so I don’t know what will happen during the tourist season.
It may be quite congested, so it may be better to avoid such a period.
Panoramic image from the place where I entered the dunes after stopping the car.
What happens when you go beyond the exciting place in the back?
Your imagination will grow and you will want to climb. It is quite steep, so we recommend going up from the gentle side on the right.
Also, if it’s not hot, you should take off your shoes.
This is a view looking down from the top of the sand hill. It’s quite a steep slope and the distance is long and tiring. The white building in the back is a facility that sells souvenirs. From here, it looks pretty far away.
▲There seems to be an inclination angle of 45 degrees. It looks like you can climb it from a distance, but it’s harder than you think. I was able to catch a glimpse of the extreme conditions.
▲There seems to be an inclination angle of 45 degrees. It looks like you can climb it from a distance, but it’s harder than you think. I was able to catch a glimpse of the extreme conditions.
Tottori Sand Dunes Activities
鳥取砂丘では他では体験できない、ここならではのアクティビティがたくさんありますのでご紹介します。
- Camel ride experience
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When you think of deserts, you think of camels. There is a service where you can ride a camel at the Tottori Sand Dunes! You can take pictures with the sand dunes in the background!
参考リンク - Sand board
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It is a sport that uses a board like a noboard to slide down a sandy slope.
sand-board-school日本で唯一の国立公園でサンドボード体験｜鳥取砂丘サンドボードスクール 日本で唯一のサンドボード体験・レッスンが楽しめる鳥取砂丘サンドボードスクール。国立公園鳥取大砂丘をサンドボードで滑走してみませんか。砂の上のサンドボードはエキサ… - Paragliding
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Beginners can also enjoy it because it is not so high as it glides from the hill. There is also a half-day course, so you can feel free to experience it.
あわせて読みたいコースのご相談は鳥取砂丘の「鳥取砂丘パラグライダースクール」へ。 半日コース、楽ちんコース、1日コース、タンデムコースのご紹介をしています。｜鳥取砂丘のパラグライダー「鳥取砂丘パラグライダースクール」 - Segway in Tottori Sand Dunes
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Explore the dunes on a Segway equipped with off-road tires that are compatible with sand! You can run around freely during the guidance and free time by the instructor!
【公式】鳥取砂丘セグウェイツアー【公式】鳥取砂丘セグウェイ アドベンチャーツアー｜鳥取県で観光体験｜おすすめスポット 国立公園山陰海岸 セグウェイ | 鳥取砂丘セグウェイ アドベンチャーツアー | 鳥取砂丘アクティビティ！ | 鳥取砂丘でセグウェイに乗れる！国立公園でセグウェイに乗れるの… - fat bike
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With a “fat bike” equipped with extra-thick tires for running on sandy terrain, you can run at speed on sand dunes and waves!
Basic information about “Tottori Sand Dunes”
| Info | Tottori Sand Dunes ■Location 2164-971 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture ■Business hours 24hours ■Fees free ■Parking lot Parking available ■Inquiries Tel:0857-22-0021 ■Website www.sakyu-vc.com |
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