Getting to Tottori

By air
  • 3 h
  • ¥15,000 - 27,000

ANA operates several flights per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Tottori Airport. Flight duration is 75 minutes. The regular one way fare is about 31,000 yen, however, discount tickets are usually available for between 15,000 and 27,000 yen. Tottori Airport is connected to Tottori Station by bus (20 minutes, 470 yen one way).

By train
  • 6 h
  • ¥20,000
Covered by: Japan Rail Pass(2150 yen supplement required)

Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka or Himeji Station and transfer to the Super Hakuto limited express train to Tottori. The one way trip takes around 6 hours, costs about 20,000 yen and is not fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, because the Super Hakuto limited express train partially runs on non-JR tracks and costs a 2150 yen supplement fee. Note that seat reservations are mandatory on the Super Hakuto.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Getting around

The Tottori Sand Dunes, the city's main attraction, lie outside the city center and are accessible by bus from Tottori Station. Most other of Tottori's attractions are found on the northeast side of Tottori Station in the city center and can be reached in short bus rides or on foot in about half an hour from the station.

Besides a network of regular city buses, there are two loop buses useful for tourists:

The 100 yen Kururi Buses operate everyday of the year along three lines to sightseeing spots around the city center, including the castle ruins and Kannon-in Temple (but not the sand dunes). Buses depart every twenty minutes and cost 100 yen per ride.

The Kirin Jishi Loop Bus operates only on weekends and holidays, connecting Tottori Station with the castle ruins, the sand dunes and Tottori Port in a counter-clockwise loop. The fare is 300 yen per ride or 600 yen for a day pass. There are 1-2 buses per hour.

Hotels around Tottori

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    • Kansuitei Kozeniya
      Mid-range
      Close to Myoyo-ji Temple, Kansuitei Kozeniya is situated in Tottori and has a hot spring bath and garden. It is set 48 km from Daijoji Temple and offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.4 km from Kansuitei Kozeniya, while Ajiro-k? is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.
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    • Ryokan Marumo
      Budget-friendly
      Only a 5-minute walk from JR Tottori Train Station, Ryokan Marumo offers Japanese-style accommodations with traditional garden views. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby and guests can soothe in the spacious public hot-spring bath. The rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Room includes a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. Ryokan Marumo is a 15-minute drive away from Tottori Sand Dunes and a 10-minute drive from Jinpukaku Hall. Tottori Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Photocopying services and a safety deposit box is available at the front desk. Luggage storage is offered as well, and ironing facilities and a trouser press can be borrowed. Free parking is on-site. A Japanese set-menu is served for breakfast. A traditional multi-course dinner can be requested but is subject to availability. Meals are served at the dining room.
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    • Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana)
      Mid-range
      Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana) is located in Tottori, within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.9 km of Tottori Sand Dunes. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Ajiro-k? is 15 km from Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana), while Arayu is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.
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    • Y Pub & Hostel Tottori
      Budget-friendly
      Y Pub & Hostel Tottori has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tottori. The property is around 48 km from Daijoji Temple, 6.7 km from Tottori Sand Dunes and 15 km from Ajiro-k?. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The rooms have a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Arayu is 36 km from the hostel, while Shamine Tottori is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from Y Pub & Hostel Tottori.
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    • Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae
      Mid-range
      Set within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 7.4 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae offers rooms in Tottori. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, each room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Ajiro-k? is 16 km from Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae, while Arayu is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 9 km from the hotel.
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    • Drop Inn Tottori
      Budget-friendly
      Drop Inn Tottori is situated in the centre of Tottori city, only a 5-minute walk from Tottori Station and a 3-minute walk from Tottori Station Bus Terminal. Tottori Airport is a 15-minute drive, while the Tottori Sand Dune is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The accommodation boasts dormitory rooms that come equipped with single beds and storage space, a safety box and TV. Guests will also find power sockets and USB sockets, as well as small shelves and clothes hangers for their convenience. All rooms are locked automatically, and guests can enter their rooms with card keys. Every floor features 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms and a powder room. Laundry machines can be found on the 2nd and 4th floors. Free bath amenities such as makeup removers, cotton pads, hair dryers and hair straighteners are provided. The on-site cafe serves meals and beverages including alcoholic drinks.
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    • Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi
      Mid-range
      Set within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.8 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tottori. The property is situated 15 km from Ajiro-k?, 36 km from Arayu and 300 metres from Shamine Tottori. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi.
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    • Hotel Monarque Tottori
      Mid-range
      Situated 600 metres from JR Tottori Train Station, Hotel Monarque Tottori features an indoor hot-spring bath and a restaurant. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, LCD TV, private bathroom and toilet with washing machine. Tottori Airport is 10 km from the hotel. Jinpukaku is 1.9 km away, Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.3 km away, and Hakuto Coast is 13 km away. On-site parking is free. Guests of Hotel Monarque Tottori can enjoy a massage, relax in the hot springs, or check out the hotel's shops. Luggage can be stored at the front desk. You can enjoy a variety of meals at the restaurant "Patlier".
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    • Guest House Hamada-en
      Budget-friendly
      Offering a garden and mountain view, Guest House Hamada-en is situated in Tottori, 41 km from Daijoji Temple and 3.9 km from Tottori Sand Dunes. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and bidet. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ajiro-k? is 8.2 km from the guest house, while Arayu is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 10 km from Guest House Hamada-en.
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    • APA Hotel Tottori Ekimae Minami
      Mid-range
      Offering a Japanese restaurant, APA Hotel Tottori Ekimae Minami is a 2-minute walk from JR Tottori Train Station. Rooms have an LCD TV and free wired internet. All of the air-conditioned rooms at Tottori Ekimae APA Hotel include an en suite bathroom and offer video-on-demand movies for purchase. A Yukata robe, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea are provided. Some rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Tottori Airport and Tottori Sakyu Sand Dunes are both a 20-minute drive away. Uradome Kaigan Beach is 20 km away. Luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. A coin launderette is located on site. Ginyuba Restaurant serves Japanese and Western buffet breakfasts at an additional charge. Japanese-style dinner is also available.
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