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Tottori, Tottori Prefecture · Natural Monument
Tottori Sand Dunes
- Nearest stationKoyama Station 4.7 km
- DesignationNatural Monument
The Tottori Sand Dunes (鳥取砂丘, Tottori sakyū) are sand dunes located outside the city center of Tottori in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. With a length of 9 miles (14 km) and a width of less than 1. 5 miles (2. 4 km), it is the largest sand dune in Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Tottori Sand Dunes” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tottori Sand Dunes. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tottori, Tottori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Koyama Station, 4.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tottori Sand Dunes?
- Koyama Station. It is 4.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tottori Sand Dunes a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Natural Monument.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sand Museum: KASEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Watanabe Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tottori Prefectural Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Jinpūkaku: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tottori Castle: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Warabekan Toy Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
