Introducing Instagram-Worthy Photos in Tottori Prefecture
Tottori Prefecture is home to spectacular natural landscapes and historical sites, such as the Tottori Sand Dunes, Hakuto Shrine, Tottori Castle Ruins, and Mount Daisen. These spots offer visitors fresh and captivating experiences, particularly the Tottori Sand Dunes, which have formed over hundreds of thousands of years and resemble a desert landscape.
Tottori Sand Dunes
The sand of the Tottori Sand Dunes originates from weathered granite that was carried to the Sea of Japan via nearby rivers and then blown inland by strong winds. The terrain of these dunes is highly varied, featuring unique patterns like wind-carved ridges and bowl-shaped depressions known as “suri-bachi.” There are also oases where groundwater seeps out.
Instagram Worthiness:★★★★★
Photography Opportunity: All seasons
Location Information: ▶Map, Hours, Routes
Transportation Information: 21 minutes by bus from Tottori Station
Camels at the Tottori Sand Dunes
You can take commemorative photos with camels at the Tottori Sand Dunes, creating images that look like you’re traveling through a desert. Until April 2023, it was also possible to ride the camels.
Instagram Worthiness:★★★★★
Photography Opportunity: All seasons
Location Information: ▶Map, Hours, Routes
Transportation Information: 21 minutes by bus from Tottori Station
Mount Daisen
Standing at 1,729 meters, Mount Daisen is one of western Japan’s most prominent peaks. Its appearance varies depending on the angle from which it is viewed. From the west, it is known as the elegant “Hōki Fuji,” reminiscent of a woman’s beauty, while from the north and south, its rugged ridges exude a masculine strength.
Instagram Worthiness:★★★★★
Photography Opportunity: Spring, Summer, Fall / Closed in Winter
Location Information: ▶Map, Hours, Routes
Transportation Information: 54 minutes by bus from Yonago Station
Tottori Castle
Completed in the 16th century, Tottori Castle is renowned for the lengthy siege led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The site also features unique stone walls stacked in a spherical shape, which can only be seen here.
Instagram Worthiness:★★★★★
Photography Opportunity: All seasons
Location Information: ▶Map, Hours, Routes
Transportation Information: 5 minutes by bus from Tottori Station
Hakuto Shrine
Hakuto Shrine is known as a “sacred place for lovers” due to the legend that a white rabbit, which appears in Japanese mythology, supported the love of the gods in this area. The shrine grounds feature charming stone statues of white rabbits, and the amulets are also rabbit-themed.
Instagram Worthiness:★★★★★
Photography Opportunity: All seasons
Location Information: ▶Map, Hours, Routes
Transportation Information: 39 minutes by bus from Tottori Station
