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Explore Tottori Sand Dunes, Sand Museum & Uradome Coast Cruise!
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Stop At: Uradome Coast, Iwami-cho, Iwami-gun 681-0073 Tottori Prefecture
In Tottori Prefecture Uratomi Beach also accredited by UNESCO, as World Geo Park, is a rias coast of 15 km from east to west, formed by rough waves of Japan Sea. You can observe various geographical features such as caves tunnels, caves, white sand beaches, etc.. It is almost a museum of topographical and geological features. Besides the coast, it is also a pleasure walking on the land. By taking the promenade equipped
along the coastline, you can see the clear and lucid sea so close by~ There is sightseeing boat visitors can take to appreciate a different view from what can be seen on the land. It can be a refreshing experience with sea breeze blowing over!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tottori Sand Dunes, 2164-661 Yuyama, Fukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture
The Tottori Sand Dune spreads along the coastline in Tottori City of Tottori Prefecture. It is said to have a history of 100,000 years and is a natural monument of the country. It is also designated as the San-in Coast National Park. The area is approximately 2.4km long from north to south and 16km from east to west, and has been a top sightseeing spot among visitors. It is Japan's largest sand dune, and from here the view the Sea of Japan is spectacular! Visitors can have a camel-riding experience at the Sand Dune.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Sand Museum, 2083-17 Yuyama Hukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture
Sand Museum next to the Sand Dune has owned a collection of superb sand art works that have very much impressed its visitors. The sand arts are torn down and rebuilt on a regular basis. Its exhibitions are so diversified that probably nobody will get bored with it no matter how many times they go. In fact sand statue artists from all over the world gather here and create these art works complying with various themes, thereafter make them public. By using mere material of sand, the simply beautiful sand arts are born. Please enjoy admiring them when you are there!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tofu Chikuwa no Sato Chimura, 556 Kawaharacho Hotei, Tottori 680-1202 Tottori Prefecture
In Tottori local people have a tradition of eating "Tofu-chikuwa", and its history dates back to Edo Period. “Tofu-chikuwa” not only plays a role as daily food, but also is eaten at shrine’s ceremony or wedding on special day called “Hare no Day”. These shrines are built in the central city area of Tottori city, which prospered as a castle town since ancient times. In this sense, “Tofu-chikuwa” has been a really consistent tradition in Tottori people’s food culture since Edo period. Please try how this food tastes, and buy some as souvenirs if you are into them!
Duration: 20 minutes
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Stop At: Uradome Coast, Iwami-cho, Iwami-gun 681-0073 Tottori Prefecture
In Tottori Prefecture Uratomi Beach also accredited by UNESCO, as World Geo Park, is a rias coast of 15 km from east to west, formed by rough waves of Japan Sea. You can observe various geographical features such as caves tunnels, caves, white sand beaches, etc.. It is almost a museum of topographical and geological features. Besides the coast, it is also a pleasure walking on the land. By taking the promenade equipped
along the coastline, you can see the clear and lucid sea so close by~ There is sightseeing boat visitors can take to appreciate a different view from what can be seen on the land. It can be a refreshing experience with sea breeze blowing over!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tottori Sand Dunes, 2164-661 Yuyama, Fukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture
The Tottori Sand Dune spreads along the coastline in Tottori City of Tottori Prefecture. It is said to have a history of 100,000 years and is a natural monument of the country. It is also designated as the San-in Coast National Park. The area is approximately 2.4km long from north to south and 16km from east to west, and has been a top sightseeing spot among visitors. It is Japan's largest sand dune, and from here the view the Sea of Japan is spectacular! Visitors can have a camel-riding experience at the Sand Dune.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Sand Museum, 2083-17 Yuyama Hukubecho, Tottori 689-0105 Tottori Prefecture
Sand Museum next to the Sand Dune has owned a collection of superb sand art works that have very much impressed its visitors. The sand arts are torn down and rebuilt on a regular basis. Its exhibitions are so diversified that probably nobody will get bored with it no matter how many times they go. In fact sand statue artists from all over the world gather here and create these art works complying with various themes, thereafter make them public. By using mere material of sand, the simply beautiful sand arts are born. Please enjoy admiring them when you are there!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tofu Chikuwa no Sato Chimura, 556 Kawaharacho Hotei, Tottori 680-1202 Tottori Prefecture
In Tottori local people have a tradition of eating "Tofu-chikuwa", and its history dates back to Edo Period. “Tofu-chikuwa” not only plays a role as daily food, but also is eaten at shrine’s ceremony or wedding on special day called “Hare no Day”. These shrines are built in the central city area of Tottori city, which prospered as a castle town since ancient times. In this sense, “Tofu-chikuwa” has been a really consistent tradition in Tottori people’s food culture since Edo period. Please try how this food tastes, and buy some as souvenirs if you are into them!
Duration: 20 minutes
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch - Lunch is served with rice bowl of 10 kinds of seafood, and grilled beef set meal.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Uradome Coast
- Entry/Admission - Tottori Sand Dunes
- Entry/Admission - The Sand Museum
Not included
- Camel riding on Tottri Sand Dune costs extra 1300 JPY per person. There is a chance that camel is not available for riding. Please kindly be noted.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Schedule may be changed or cut due to actual traffic condition or other uncontrollable incidents. Please kindly be noted.
- In the case of small number of participants, rental car may be arranged for tour departure.
- In the event that Uradome Coast Cruise is not operated due to weather condition, souvenirs will be given and no refund will be made. Please kindly be noted.
- Pear picking is available for tours between late August and November.
- Camel riding on Tottri Sand Dune costs extra 1300 JPY per person. There is a chance that camel is not available for riding. Please kindly be noted.
- Shopping at Tofuchikuwa no Sato Chimura may be cut due to actual schedule.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Sport
25%
Adrenaline
20%
