Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

Tottori City · Tottori Prefecture

Museum
Explore this venue’s areaAround Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori Sand Dunes, scenery around the visitor centre
Tottori Sand Dunes, scenery around the visitor centre

Learn about sand and wind before entering the dunes.

This visitor facility introduces the nature and formation of the Tottori Sand Dunes. Choose separate time for indoor learning, outdoor walking, and guided activities.

Sights

Use exhibits and local guidance

The free exhibits introduce the dunes' environment. Before walking, check the weather, wind and the area you plan to explore. This is a different facility from the Sand Museum, with separate admission arrangements.

Check tour and activity reception

Guided walks and activities have their own meeting points, booking requirements and operating conditions. The centre being open does not mean every activity is available without advance arrangements.

Getting here

Travel from Tottori Station or Tottori Airport towards the dunes. Head for the visitor centre by the dune entrance, distinguishing it from the Sand Museum and Sakyu Center entrances.

Official access guide ↗

Planning your visit

Listed opening hours are 9:00–17:00. Check temporary closures and current nature information on the official website, and adapt outdoor walks to heat and wind.

Photo sources and licences

Hashi photo · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Open in maps
Official websiteOfficial venue website

Parking and driving

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Official access informationFind reservable parking nearby

Events at this venue (2)

  • サンドの日(2026年10月)TomorrowTime to be announcedTottori City · 鳥取砂丘ビジターセンターFreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
  • Meet the KIRINJISHI! in 鳥取砂丘Oct 24 (Sat) More dates: 2 · Sessions per day: 2 See event details for each session’s timesTottori City · 鳥取砂丘ビジターセンターFreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese

Events nearby

Within 10 km, ordered by upcoming date

  • 第17期展示「砂で世界旅行・スペイン」Multi-day〜Jan 3 (Sun) Daily 09:00–18:00Tottori City · 鳥取砂丘 砂の美術館About 500 m (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • 企画展「日本遺産・麒麟獅子舞展」2 days left〜Oct 18 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Tottori City · 鳥取市因幡万葉歴史館About 8.6 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • 鳥取城跡・鳥取砂丘周遊スタンプラリーMulti-day〜Nov 29 (Sun) Daily Time to be announcedTottori City · 鳥取城跡・久松公園FreeAbout 4.1 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
  • 特別展「病と死~コロナ・流行性感冒・古代中世の病~」Multi-day〜Oct 25 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Tottori City · 鳥取市歴史博物館 やまびこ館About 5.0 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese