Luck and longevity in the realm of the gods the japan times. Tottori city has been the regional seat of power since the era of warring. Abes 1962 book woman in the dunes and the 1964 film made from it. Tottori is a prefecture found in the nation of japan. The 10 best things to do in tottori prefecture 2020 with. Interactive multimedia and digital displays about the citys history and culture. Tottori travel western honshu, japan lonely planet. Map of japan with highlight on 31 tottori prefecture. Tottori was incorporated as a city on october 1, 1889.
Aug 12, 2017 tottori prefecture is a hidden gem of japan and an off the beaten path place to visit but its definitely one of my top 3 favourite prefectures in japan i cant wait to share with you what i. Tottori prefecture, tottoriken is located along the sea of japan coast in the chugoku region. The castle town grew at the base of the mountain where the castle was built. Warabekan museum and tottori prefectural museum are cultural highlights. Business nov 7, 2019 five shining stars snow crab sells for world record. Tottori travel guide what to see and do in tottori city. Tottori guide things to do in tottori prefecture japan travel. However, of throughout the whole of japan, only in the mideastern region of tottori prefecture has tofu chikuwa as its uniquely processed food, where firm tofu and minced white fish is mixed at a ratio of 7 to 3 and then steamed. However, the mountain roads in the daisen area have many sharp curves, and caution is necessary due to many motorcyclists. Located in tottori, hotel resh tottori ekimae is in the city center and near the beach. To commemorate daisens 0 years of history, special books for collecting shuin. Tottori prefecture tourism, japan tottori prefecture trip. The home of japans gods with references dating back to kojiki, often touted as japans oldest history book izumo shrine is known for.
Tottori, ken prefecture, western honshu, japan, along the sea of japan east sea. Tottori prefecture is located in the western part of honshu, japans main island, facing the sea of japan. The southern border meets okayama prefecture and hiroshima prefecture. A place in japan, tottori prefecture is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. The structure was significantly damaged in the 1943 tottori earthquake. The coastal plain is bounded south by the chugoku range. The old railway tracks of kurayoshi line trail route. Tottori prefecture is a prefecture of japan located in the chugoku region.
Travelling by car is recommended for those who want to drive by the seaside and daisen mountain areas. In 2018 daisen temple, the nucleus of human history and. Cities in tottori prefecture the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Places in tottori prefecture the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. It is up a stone path from daisenji, one of many forest walks in the area that lead to other temples and ruins. Tottori prefecture kyoto kobe tottori mizuki shigeru. The japanese prefecture with the lowest population, the first thing that comes to the minds of many when they think of tottori prefecture, tottoriken is its majestic sand dunes. Tottori bank ltd is an active, successful regional bank with its head office in tottori.
Tottoris best known tourist attraction is its sand dunes tottori sakyu. The last day in tottori started with a buffet breakfast at hotel harvest in yonago and a short walk to the nearby bus station from where you can take a free shuttle bus to the hanakairo flower park. Visit tottori, japan 1220 higashimachi, tottori, tottori 6808570 rated 4. Tottori gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868.
Seventh smallest and least populous of japans prefectures, tottori is a narrow, northfacing strip of the western honshu coast about 70 minutes flying time south west of tokyo. During the genpei war 11801185 between the taira and minamoto clans in the lateheian period, tottori became a base for antitaira forces, specifically at two temples, daisenji and sanbutsuji. Tottori prefecture borders shimane prefecture to the west, hiroshima prefecture to the southwest, okayama prefecture to the south, and hyogo prefecture. Aug 23, 2016 tottori prefecture is located in the western part of honshu, japans main island, facing the sea of japan.
Tottori prefecture tottoriken is a prefecture of japan located in the chugoku region. Tottoris sand dunes are the prefectures most famous tourist attraction, and detective conan is a popular manga comic book series authored. This appealingly weathered wooden shrine is the oldest building in western tottori prefecture. Tottori prefecture is the least populous prefecture of japan at 570,569 2016 and has a geographic area of 3,507 km 2 1,354 sq mi. In this article, we introduce attractions found in the western, central, and eastern areas of tottori. Tottori, an area in western japan, is known for its sand dunes, but theres so much more that this prefecture has to offer. Tottori prefecture was settled very early in the prehistoric period of japan, as evidenced by remains from the jomon period 14,000 300 bc. Tottori castle was established by yamana nobumichi in 1545.
The prefecture has been working to raise its profile, including the official nicknaming of tottori airport as tottori sand dunes conan airport in march 2015. If youre into camels, geological science, crumbling country railroads, fading postwwii architecture and sandlittle tottori might be worth your while. Media in category history of tottori prefecture the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Tottori prefecture, japan map of tottori, jp where is. Tottori s best known tourist attraction is its sand dunes tottori sakyu. The fantastic tottori trip day 3 yonago, tottori japan. The mountains, including mount dai, form part of daisenoki national park, and the coast is included in saninkaigan national park. The government of tottori is lead by shinji hiraiand is based in the prefecture capital of tottori population. A snow crab caught off tottori prefecture sold for a record. Of the nations 47 prefectures, tottori has the smallest population, with only about. Tottori prefecture, tottori ken is a prefecture of japan located in the chugoku region of honshu. The ride is very comfortable and before you know it you will arrive at one of the most famous and vast flower parks in japan. Tottori is most famous for its sand dunes, the largest in japan, which cover over 30 square kilometers of coast to the north of the city center. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tottori prefecture, japan on tripadvisor.
General overview of area figures for natural parks by prefecture pdf. As of june 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 192,912 and a population density of 250 persons per km 2. Tottori city news newspapers books scholar jstor november. Tottori bank tottori bank ltd is an active, successful regional bank. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tottori, japan on tripadvisor. Tottori tofu chikuwa tottori city in general, its normal for us to think fish meat when you talk about chikuwa. Jinpukaku was the first residence in tottori to be electrified, and as such was a symbol of the progress of the meiji period to local residents.
Tottori prefectural government tourism and exchange bureau tourism attraction division. After the meiji period jinpukaku was used as a welcome hall and public gathering place by the city of tottori. Home to 6,229 people, it is the 47th largest division in japan in terms of population. Its biginjapan sand dunes and sand sculpture museum are the main draw here. Before the meiji restoration, tottori encompassed the old provinces of hoki and inaba. Top things to do in tottori prefecture, japan tottori. Tottoris sand dunes are the prefectures most famous tourist attraction, and detective conan is a popular manga comic book series authored by. Tottori ken is a prefecture located in the chugoku region on honshu island, japan. Kedaka 1959 is the most famous sire of the modern tottori line. The ride is very comfortable and before you know it you will arrive at. The city was damaged by a great earthquake in 1942 and by a great fire in 1952.
The 15 best things to do in tottori 2020 with photos. Tottori, tottori simple english wikipedia, the free. Tottori prefecture, tottori ken is located along the sea of japan coast in the chugoku region. Daisen is tottori s other major symbol and an excellent hike, as well as the site of the holy daisenji.
This category has the following 12 subcategories, out of 12 total. During the genpei war 11801185 between the taira and minamoto clans in the lateheian period, tottori became a base for antitaira forces, specifically at two temples, daisenji. Tottori, tottori shi is the capital city of tottori prefecture in the chugoku region of japan as of june 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 192,912 and a population density of 250 persons per km 2. The northern coastline of tottori faces the sea of japan. Tottori prefecture forum, travel discussion for tottori. Tottori prefecture is a hidden gem of japan and an off the beaten path place to visit but its definitely one of my top 3 favourite prefectures in japan i cant wait to share with you what i. The 15 best things to do in tottori updated 2020 must see. Tottori, tottorishi is the capital city of tottori prefecture in the chugoku region of japan. In feudal times, kurayoshi flourished as a castle town and many historical buildings.
Book your tickets online for the sand museum, tottori. Discuss tottori prefecture travel with tripadvisor travelers. Daisen is tottoris other major symbol and an excellent hike, as well as the site of the holy daisenji. Tottori city is a great starting point for any visit to tottori because it has many of the prefectures best attractions, all easily and affordably accessible via the 2000 yen tourist taxi. Tottori prefecture, together with shimane prefecture is known as the sanin region, meaning the shady side of the mountains. Explore tottori holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Chinese names of cities in tottori, a prefecture of japan. I recommend spending the day exploring parts of the sanin kaigan geopark, to experience some incredible natural beauty.
Tottori prefecture simple english wikipedia, the free. Tottori prefecture, tottoriken is a prefecture of japan located in the chugoku region of. The japanese prefecture with the lowest population, the first thing that comes to the minds of many when they think of tottori prefecture, tottori ken is its majestic sand dunes. In 645, under the taika reforms, the area in presentday tottori prefecture became two provinces, hoki and inaba. Tottori guide things to do in tottori prefecture japan. There is a mountain range separating these two prefectures from hiroshima and okayama, which means that the weather here is drastically wetter than further to the south. The prefecture has the remains of the largest known yayoi period 300 bc 250 ad settlement in japan, the mukibanda yayoi remains, located in the low foothills of mount daisen in the cities of daisen and yonago. Its about 15 minutes on the red bus from jr tottori station.