The Tottori Sand Dunes are located in the city of
Tottori and spans over 16 kilometers along the coast of the
Sea of Japan. It is part of the Sanin Kaigan National Park
and is the largest sand dunes in Japan.
The Tottori Sand Dunes span over 16 kilometers
along
the coast of the Sea of Japan and is part of the Sanin
Kaigan National Park. It is located in the city of Tottori
and is the largest sand dunes in Japan. The sand
dunes can reach the size of two meters wide to 50
meters high. With the continual movements of the
tides
and coastal winds, the landscape of the area is
constantly changing. It took thousands of years to
form
the sand dunes in which the sediment came from the
Sendaigawa River that deposited out to the sea.
While visiting the Tottori Sand Dunes you can enjoy
the
many attractions in the surrounding area. The main
sightseeing area covers about half a kilometer and
starts from the visitor center to the sea. You can ride
a
camel and horse pulled cart to traverse the area.
There
are also activities for the adventurous types like
paragliding or sandboarding. From the Sakyu Center,
which has an observation deck, you can see the sand
dunes. Close by is The Sand Museum where you can
see large sand sculptures by different artists from
around the world. The exhibition changes every year
with different themes just like the sand dunes
themselves.
Please see below for
tours that include Tottori Sand Dunes:
