Tottori Sand Dunes and the Sea of JapanTottori City · Eastern TottoriAround Tottori Sand Dunes
Walk on the dunes, view sand sculptures or play with the children. Choose how to spend time near the entrances according to the weather and how much you want to walk.
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Tottori Sand Dunes: Things to do
This guide focuses on the dunes entrances, Sand Museum and Kodomo-no-Kuni. Allow for travel between facilities and walking on sand within the dunes. For more coastal scenery, plan a separate journey to the Uradome Coast district.
Choose how far to walk on the dunesPlan the walk out and back
Enjoy the curves of the dunes and patterns underfoot. Choose your distance to suit the heat, wind and footing, and remember the climb back after heading towards the sea.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Visit the Sand MuseumIndoor sand-sculpture exhibition
Allow separate time for walking on the dunes and viewing sand sculptures. The indoor exhibition closes for changeovers and has admission cut-off times. Check your visit date first.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Continue to Kodomo-no-KuniChoose play and craft activities
Choose outdoor play equipment or indoor crafts to suit ages and weather. Head to the park's own entrance, separate from the dunes entrance, and check activity registration and extra fees.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Choose a stop for your destinationCheck return services first
The dunes entrance, Sand Museum and Kodomo-no-Kuni use different stops. Check where and when to catch your return bus first, and include walking and waiting time.
Checked against official information on 2026-10-14. Opening hours and prices may change.
Nearby facilities
- 鳥取砂丘Scenic spot / nature
- アイエム電子鳥取砂丘こどもの国Park / outdoor venue
- 砂丘センター見晴らしの丘Facility information and events(Japanese)
- 鳥取砂丘 砂の美術館Art museum
- 鳥取砂丘ビジターセンターFacility information and events(Japanese)
- 鳥取砂丘フィールドハウスFacility information and events(Japanese)
- 鳥取砂丘駐車場Facility information and events(Japanese)
Annual highlights
Previously listed events
Getting here and planning your stay
From Tottori StationCar About 20 minLocal bus (Tottori Sand Dunes route and others) About 20 min
- CarAbout 20 min
- Local bus (Tottori Sand Dunes route and others)About 20 min
Buses toward the sand dunes leave from the terminal outside Tottori Station and take about 20 minutes. The Kirin Jishi sightseeing loop bus also runs on weekends and public holidays. Destination: Tottori Sand Dunes. Times are one-way estimates.
Tourist information1 locationsTottori Station
- Tottori Tourist Information CenterJR Tottori Station (inside the International Tourist Support Center beneath the north-side elevated tracks until 2026-12-21)・8:30–17:00Official ↗
Parking4 locationsFree options available
- 鳥取砂丘こどもの国 第1駐車場Free
- 鳥取砂丘砂の美術館 サブゲート側駐車場Free · 180–180 parking spaces
- 鳥取砂丘砂の美術館 メインゲート側駐車場Free · 30–30 parking spaces
- 鳥取砂丘駐車場（ビジターセンター前）Paid