Situated on the Sea of Japan coast, there’s Tottori…

While it may have the smallest population of all the country’s prefectures, this unspoiled prefecture is a gem for travellers wishing to encounter traditional crafts and customs practised in their original form.

For hikers, it’s also a must-see, as Mount Daisen and Mount Mitoku have been sacred centres of ascetic training for centuries, and still make for exciting trekking today.

Then there are the dunes. Tottori boasts one of Japan’s largest sand dunes, the Tottori Sand Dunes (Tottori Sakyu), as well as other impressive natural attractions that have been designated the San’in Kaigan Geopark.

From spring to fall, visitors can enjoy hiking in the mountains or visit the seaside to swim or kayak. In winter, snowfall in the mountainous areas allows skiing and snowboarding. Meanwhile, the delicious local cuisine is a showcase for seafood, with crab, squid and tuna deservedly headlining any foodie’s list.

Express trains and highway buses connect Tottori with many of western Japan’s major cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji and Okayama. You can also fly into one of two local airports. Once there, a rental car is the easiest mode of transport, but, depending on the season, biking works well, too.

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