1Nariishi-no-hama pebble beach
Akasaki's coast has oval stones that rattle as waves move them. Enjoy the character of a stone beach, different from a sandy shore, and coastal views. The photo shows nearby Kiku Port in the same Akasaki district.
Kiku Port and the Sea of Japan in Akasaki, KotouraKotoura TownEnjoy more around your event.
Kotoura stretches from the coast to the northern slopes of Daisen in central Tottori. Visit a pebble beach that sings in the waves, the port town of Akasaki, a shrine with dragon carvings and the landscapes of Mount Senjo. Choose a coastal or mountain outing around your event, with stops for photography heritage or beef-bone ramen.
Where is Kotoura Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Combine shrines, the memorial museum and the coast in Akasaki. Mount Senjo inland is an option for a day with a car.
2Kanzaki Shrine
A hilltop shrine overlooking the port town of Akasaki, known for a dragon carving on the worship hall ceiling. Stop before or after a coastal walk to enjoy its sculpture and local history. Combining it with the Shiotani Teiko museum, merchant houses and the port reveals different sides of Akasaki.
3Shiotani Teiko Photo Memorial Museum
A memorial museum introducing photographer Shiotani Teiko in a former Meiji-era merchant house. Enjoy photographs and a traditional house interior together, an indoor addition to a seaside walk.
4Mount Senjo
A mountain marked by the cliffs called Byobu-iwa, with history connected to Emperor Godaigo. Scenery and transport conditions differ from coastal sightseeing. Hiking requires mountain equipment and advance route planning.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
Tottori InterchangeKotoura Town
About 45 min
San-in Expressway
Route and timetable sourcesYonago InterchangeKotoura Town
About 30 minutes
San-in Expressway
Route and timetable sourcesTottori StationUrayasu Station
About 40 min
JR San-in Line; use a limited express that stops here
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
JR San-in Line Urayasu and Akasaki stations are gateways to Kotoura. Explore Akasaki's shrines and museum on foot; a car suits a tour of the coast and Mount Senjo.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Kotoura Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Central Tottori beef-bone ramen
- Eat locally
- Try beef-bone broth ramen for lunch during a coastal or station-area outing
Discover local specialities · official guide
Beef-bone broth ramen is popular in central Tottori, including Kotoura. Use the tourism association's restaurant listings to find a shop near your station or coastal destination.
Eat locally: Try beef-bone broth ramen for lunch during a coastal or station-area outing. Each shop's flavor is part of the fun.
Port seafood and local gifts
- Eat locally
- Enjoy seafood meals around the port
- Gifts to take home
- Consider ago flying-fish cakes or local sweets
Discover local specialities · official guide
On a coastal day, look for seafood or meals at places such as Roadside Station Port Akasaki. Local information also introduces flying-fish cakes and sweets, so choose items to eat that day separately from souvenirs. Fish varieties and availability vary by season and shop.
Eat locally: Enjoy seafood meals around the port.
Take home: Consider ago flying-fish cakes or local sweets. Separate food for the day from items to eat after returning home, and check storage conditions.
Choosing an area to stay
Around Akasaki Station and the port town
Consider accommodation near Akasaki for Kanzaki Shrine, the photo museum and the coast.
Stay tips · official guide
Consider accommodation near Akasaki for Kanzaki Shrine, the photo museum and the coast. For an evening event, compare the venue-to-accommodation distance and last transport in advance.
Around Urayasu Station and the Tohaku district
Compare accommodation around Urayasu Station and Tohaku when combining train travel with a wider central Tottori tour.
Stay tips · official guide
Compare accommodation around Urayasu Station and Tohaku when combining train travel with a wider central Tottori tour. For events on Mount Senjo, arrange return transport too.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Hato-no-matsuri festival
A festival tradition around Akasaki's port and Kanzaki Shrine.
Official event informationHakuho Festival
A summer opportunity to enjoy a local festival in the Tohaku district.
Official event information