{"id":3391,"date":"2018-05-18T07:10:58","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T05:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=3391"},"modified":"2024-01-08T11:33:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T10:33:36","slug":"tottori-sand-dunes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tottori-sand-dunes","title":{"rendered":"3 ways to get to the Tottori Sand Dunes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your mental images of Japan likely include such scenes as cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, steam rising from relaxing onsens, and the majestic Mount Fuji. A trip to Tottori, however, will introduce you to a very different and unexpected side of Japan.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottori City is located in western Japan, near the Sea of Japan<\/strong>. It is famous for more than 30 square kilometers of sand dunes that blanket the coast north of the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_Tottori\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to get to Tottori<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#From_Tokyo_to_Tottori\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> From Tokyo to Tottori<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_Osaka_to_Tottori\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> From Osaka to Tottori<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_Kyoto_to_Tottori\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> From Kyoto to Tottori<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#From_other_locations\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> From other locations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_get_to_the_Tottori_Sand_Dunes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to get to the Tottori Sand Dunes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Things_to_do_in_Tottori\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Things to do in Tottori<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_Tottori\"><strong>How to get to Tottori<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to travel throughout Japan quickly, easily, and inexpensively. If you\u2019re headed to Tottori, this helpful information is here to guide the way.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Tokyo_to_Tottori\">From Tokyo to Tottori<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From Tokyo, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> to Shin-Osaka Station. From there, transfer to the Super Hakuto or Hamakaze. This trip takes roughly 6 hours, one-way.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Osaka_to_Tottori\">From Osaka to Tottori<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A number of options are available to reach Tottori from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/osaka-travel-guide\">Osaka<\/a>. The fastest and most frequent train is the <strong>Limited Express Super Hakuto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When using your JR Pass with this train, however, <strong>you will be required to cover an additional fee<\/strong> due to the use of non-JR rail lines. However, the fee is fully covered if you are using the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/sanyo-sanin-area-pass\"> JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-wide-area-pass\">Kansai Wide Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_Kyoto_to_Tottori\">From Kyoto to Tottori<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take the Super Hakuto Limited Express from Kyoto to Tottori Station. The train runs every two hours, and the trip takes around 3 hours. As mentioned with Osaka, a supplemental fee will be required.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer a trip covered entirely by the JR Pass, you may use the <strong>Limited Express Hamakaze<\/strong>. Runs of this train from Osaka to Tottori are limited to early in the morning and late at night. Slower local trains that travel the same route can also be accessed using the JR Pass.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"From_other_locations\">From other locations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you come from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kobe-travel-guide\">Kobe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/himeji-castle-travel-guide\">Himeji<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\">Okayama<\/a>, you can travel to Okayama Station on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> or Tokaido Shinkanasen.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that<strong> if you ride Nozomi or Mizuho trains<\/strong> on this route with the JR pass, you need to pay an additional fee. Please consult staff at a station ticket counter for current prices.<\/p>\n<p>Once at Okayama, <strong>take the JR Super Inaba to Tottori<\/strong>. This line has an extra charge for JR Pass holders, but is fully covered by most of the JR West <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\">regional passes<\/a>. Travel time from Okayama Station is one hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_get_to_the_Tottori_Sand_Dunes\">How to get to the Tottori Sand Dunes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once in Tottori, you can reach the dunes <strong>either by bus or by taxi<\/strong>. <strong>Taxis are the fastest and most direct<\/strong>; they generally cost around \u00a52200 and take a trip of about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>city bus<\/strong> departs hourly from Stop #0, located in front of <strong>Tottori Station.<\/strong> This ride also takes about 20 minutes and costs \u00a5370.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Kirin Jishi Loop Bus<\/strong> operates from late July to the end of August, on weekends, and on national holidays. The Loop Bus departs from Tottori Station every one to two hours. The A-Course takes 25 minutes to reach the sand dunes, while the B-Course takes around an hour to reach them. You may purchase a day pass for \u00a5600, or pay per ride at the rate of \u00a5300.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_to_do_in_Tottori\"><strong>Things to do in Tottori<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people visiting the dunes enjoy the breathtaking views, as some dunes rise 50 meters in height. Natural forces constantly reshape the dunes<strong>. Sports such as sandboarding and paragliding<\/strong> are available, as is a <strong>chairlift to the observation deck<\/strong> of the Sakyu Center.<\/p>\n<p>A favorite activity is that of <strong>camel rides<\/strong>, which make the dunes resemble a scene from the desert. Camel rides operate from 10 am to 4 pm daily, with slightly longer hours during the summer months. Two people may ride for \u00a52500, or \u00a51300 for an individual.<\/p>\n<p>The dunes are also popular with players of the augmented reality game <strong>Pokemon GO<\/strong>. Players visiting the dunes can encounter both ground and water Pokemon. PokeStops are located at various tourist hotspots. From time to time, special <strong>Pokemon-themed events<\/strong> are held at the dunes. For example, in November 2017, a Safari Zone event was held there that included \u201cspawnings\u201d of rare Pokemon such as Unown and Mr. Mime.<\/p>\n<p>Tottori is also the hometown of many manga and anime artists, like Gosho Aoyama, creator for Detective Conan. Funnily enough, in 2015 the Totori Airport was renovated and renamed to <strong>Totori Conan Airport<\/strong>. Posters, merchandise, and figures of Conan are all around the terminal!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, near the dunes, the\u00a0<strong>Tottori Sand Museum<\/strong> features artwork from famous artists sculpted completely from sand. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm but may be closed from January to April to prepare new exhibits. Admission is \u00a5600.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to start exploring the famous sand dunes of Tottori? Book your JR Pass and start planning your next Japanese adventure today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your mental images of Japan likely include such scenes as cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, steam rising from relaxing onsens, and the majestic Mount Fuji. A trip to Tottori, however, will introduce you to a very different and unexpected side of Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3396,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"acf":{"related_tours":{"tour_number":false},"pageresume":"The Tottori sand dunes are a unique location you can reach for free with the JR Pass. 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