Surrounded by the Sea of Japan and the mountains of the Chugoku Mountains, Tottori Prefecture is home to many magnificent natural scenic spots such as Mt. Daisen and the Tottori Sand Dunes.
National scenic spots, Mt. Mitoku and Mt. Daisen, one of the 100 landscapes of Japan. In addition to 100 waterfalls, 100 beaches, and cherry blossom spots, names, explanations, and maps of tourist attractions in Tottori prefecture such as hot springs and old shrines and temples are posted.
Tottori prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.
Tottori Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.
Tottori Prefecture, which is sandwiched between the sea on the north side and mountains on the south side, has various natural landscapes.
Uradome Coast (Iwami-cho, Iwami-gun), which has been selected as a national scenic spot, is characterized by sea erosion created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. It is also counted in.
Mt. Mitoku (Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun) is famous as “the most dangerous national treasure in Japan” at the entrance hall of Sanbutsu-ji Temple, which was built so as to stick to the cliff.
In addition, Oshika Valley (Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun) has been selected as a national scenic spot, and it is a popular hiking course that many people visit to enjoy the beautiful nature and waterfalls just like paintings.
Mt. Daisen is a large peak in the southwestern part of Tottori prefecture.
It is one of the prefecture’s leading natural heritage sites along with the Tottori Sand Dunes.
On Mt. Daisen, where the magnificent nature spreads, there is “Kyalabok Woods Forest on Mt. Daisen” which is designated as a special natural monument.
It grows naturally in a large community near the summit of Mt. Daisen.
It is thought that some trees are 400 to 600 years old, which is one of the largest colonies of Kyalabok Woods in Japan.
The White Wall Warehouses (Kurayoshi City), which prospered as a Jinya town during the Edo period, was designated as a traditional buildings preservation district, and is now a tourist destination where you can enjoy eating and walking while retaining the old townscape.
Tottori Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)
In Tottori Prefecture, Amedaki Falls (Tottori City) and Daisendaki Falls (Kotoura Town) have been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
In particular, Amedaki Falls is known as the largest waterfall in Tottori Prefecture.
In addition to the Uradome coast mentioned above, Yumigahama coast (Sakaiminato city, Yonago city) and Tottori sand dunes / Hakuto coast (Tottori city) are selected as the 100 best beaches.
The Tottori Sand Dunes is the largest tourist dune in Japan and is the number one tourist attraction in the prefecture.
Kyusho Park (Tottori City) and Utsubuki Park (Kurayoshi City) are famous for cherry blossoms, which are selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.
Kyusho Park is a park created by improving the area around Tottori Castle (Tottori City).
Approximately 240 cherry trees line up there, and many people come to see it in the spring.
Tottori Castle is one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles.
Currently, the castle tower and stone walls are left.
Tottori Castle leaves its name in history by Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s fierce military siege.
Wakasa Onigajo (Wakasa Town) and Yonago Castle (Yonago City) have been selected as the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.
Tottori Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs
Misasa Onsen and Kaike Onsen are famous hot spring areas in Tottori Prefecture.
There are also Sekigane Onsen, Hamamura Onsen, and Hawai Onsen.
Kaike Onsen is a hot spring resort facing the Sea of Japan, and is a popular spot where you can enjoy hot springs while watching the beautiful coastline and the magnificent Mt. Daisen.
Known as one of the scenic spots in Tottori Prefecture, the “former Kurayoshi Line Taikyuji Station Ruins (Bamboo Forest Abandoned Line)” (Kurayoshi City) still retains the remnants of the abandoned station and railroad tracks. There is.
Bamboo forests that grow along the railroad tracks create a fantastic landscape.
Togo Pond, which is also a scenic spot, is a brackish lake located in the center of Tottori prefecture, and is a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy the beautiful waterside scenery.
JAPANESE PAGE(Tottori prefecture)
(External link)TOTTORI prefecture official site
(External link)TOTTORI tourism site (Tottori Tourism Guide)
