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The Best Attractions In Tottori Prefecture

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The Best Attractions In Tottori Prefecture

  • 1. Tottori Sand Dunes Tottori
    The Tottori Sand Dunes are sand dunes located near the city of Tottori in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. They form the only large dune system in Japan.The dunes were created by sediment deposits carried from the Chūgoku Mountains by the Sendai River into the Sea of Japan. Sea currents and wind help bring the sand from the bottom up onto the shore, where the wind constantly rearranges their shape. The dunes have existed for over 100,000 years, but the area of the dunes has been steadily decreasing due to a government reforestation program following World War II. Additionally, concrete barriers erected to protect the coast from tsunamis have disrupted the currents responsible for bringing the sand to shore. Authorities have adopted measures to stop the shrinkage of the dunes, partly because the...
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  • 3. Mizuki Shigeru Museum Sakaiminato
    Shigeru Mizuki was a Japanese manga author and historian, best known for his series GeGeGe no Kitarō – originally titled Hakaba Kitarō – Kappa no Sanpei, and Akuma-kun. Born in a hospital in Osaka and raised in the city of Sakaiminato in Tottori prefecture, he later moved to Chōfu, Tokyo where he remained until his death. His pen-name, Mizuki, comes from the time when he managed an inn called 'Mizuki Manor' while he drew pictures for kamishibai. A specialist in stories of Yōkai , he is considered a master of the genre. Mizuki was also a noted historian, publishing works relating to world history, Japanese history, and his own World War II experience.
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  • 5. Hakuto Shrine Tottori
    Hakuto Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. In 1937, its trees were designated a Natural Monument.
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  • 10. Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park Nanbu Cho
    Nanbu is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Nanbu was founded on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Saihaku and Aimi, both from Saihaku District. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 10,888 and a density of 95.5 persons per km². The total area is 114.03 square kilometres .Nanbu is home to Tottori Hanakairo-Flower Park , Japan's largest floral theme park. It features extensive gardens, multi-lingual guide pamphlets, and a large indoor orchid cultivation area.
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  • 11. Daisen Daisen Cho
    Daisen is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of November 2017, the city had an estimated population of 83,230, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area is 866.77 square kilometres .
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