Tottori Sand Dunes

About

Golden dunes stretching endlessly into the ocean, paragliding and sandboarding available

Why go

• A unique desert-like landscape right by the sea
• Surreal landscape where golden sand meets snow-covered dunes and the ocean
• The most underrated place visited in japan

Must try

• Sandboarding
• Paragliding
• Camel rides
• Sand sculpture museum
• Pokemon sandshrew park

Pro tips

• Visit during "blue hour" (20 mins after sunset)
• Take the bus from Tottori Station via Sand Dunes Line
• Bring water, no vending machines
• Wear sandals or slippers
• Visit early and bring sun protection

Good to know

• Gets crowded on weekends

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (16166 reviews)

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