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By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is €114 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • The Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan’s largest dune landscape, offers a unique glimpse into a dynamic natural system shaped by the elements. This guided tour begins at the Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn about the formation of these stunning dunes, unique flora, and fauna. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the vastness of the dunes, feeling the shifting sands beneath your feet. A highlight of the tour is climbing “The Horse’s Back” for panoramic views of the dunes and the Sea of Japan. Designed for all visitors, this tour balances education and gentle activity, showcasing one of Japan’s remarkable natural wonders.

    • Discover the unique ecosystem of the Tottori Sand Dunes
    • Enjoy guided insights from an expert on local geology and wildlife
    • Climb “The Horse’s Back” for breathtaking views over the dunes
    • Choose between local meeting points or Tottori Station departure options

Activity location

  • Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
    • 2164-971 Fukubechō Yuyama
    • 689-0105, Tottori, Tottori, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 「TOTTORI」文字モニュメント
    • Higashihonjicho
    • 680-0835, Tottori, Tottori, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Local Meeting

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Local Meeting
Starting point:
Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre, 2164-971 Fukubechō Yuyama, Tottori, 689-0105, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
€114.22 x 1 Adult€114.22
Total
Price is €114.22
Until Wed, 12 Aug

From Tottori Station

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

From Tottori Station
Starting point:
「TOTTORI」文字モニュメント, Higashihonjicho, Tottori, 680-0835, Japan

Language options: English
Price details
€163.18 x 1 Adult€163.18
Total
Price is €163.18
Until Wed, 12 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Tottori Sand Dunes
  • Exclusions
    Specialised knowledge or equipment

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

  • 20m
The Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre serves as the main gateway to understanding and exploring the Tottori Sand Dunes. Located at the edge of the dune area, the centre provides clear and accessible information about how the dunes were formed, the natural forces that continue to shape them, and the plants and animals that live in this unique coastal environment. Through exhibits, models, and visual displays, visitors can gain background knowledge that enhances their experience before stepping onto the sand itself. The centre also functions as a practical starting point, offering orientation, safety guidance, and context for first-time visitors. By combining education with accessibility, the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Centre helps visitors appreciate the dunes not only as a scenic destination, but as a dynamic and fragile natural landscape.

Tottori Sand Dunes

  • 1h 10m
The Tottori Sand Dunes are Japan’s largest sand dune system and one of its most distinctive natural landscapes. Located along the Sea of Japan within San’in Kaigan National Park, the dunes stretch along the coast and are constantly reshaped by wind and ocean currents. Their close proximity to the sea creates a striking contrast between rolling sand hills and blue coastal waters. Visitors can walk across the dunes, climb steep ridges, and observe how the scenery changes with the seasons and weather. This rare environment offers a unique perspective on Japan’s natural diversity, distinct from its mountains, forests, and urban landscapes.

Location

Activity location

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    Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
    • 2164-971 Fukubechō Yuyama
    • 689-0105, Tottori, Tottori, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    「TOTTORI」文字モニュメント
    • Higashihonjicho
    • 680-0835, Tottori, Tottori, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
    • 2164-971 Fukubechō Yuyama
    • 689-0105, Tottori, Tottori, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
    • 2164-971 Fukubechō Yuyama
    • 689-0105, Tottori, Tottori, Japan

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