Tottori is said to be the least populated city in Japan, yet it has the country’s largest sand dunes.
I visited in winter, and the icy winds from the Sea of Japan were hitting me head-on. It really gave me the thrilling vibe of the movie Sand Woman. I even wondered if a sandworm might suddenly pop out. 🤣
You can take the chairlift up to the observation deck, pay extra to ride a camel along the sand, and visit The Sand Museum too (though it closes when it rains).
A very unique attraction and definitely worth a visit.
Tottori Sand Dunes The Sand Museum | Review by 周黛西
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