Japan's Crazy Desert Revealed: Tottori Sand Dune Adventure ★ ONLY in JAPAN

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Discover Japan's unique Tottori Sand Dunes, a vast desert landscape on the Sea of Japan coast, complete with camel rides and a world-class sand art museum.

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Plan · 2 places · Tottori, Japan

Tottori Sand Dunes & Sand Museum Outing

“The Tottori Sand Dunes and The Sand Museum are the perfect complement to each other, offering a unique natural landscape and world-class art in one outing.”

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Tottori Sand Dunes
Beach · Tottori
4.7
Creator's voice
Japan's largest desert, stretching 16 km by 2 km wide along the coast of Tottori City on the Sea of Japan. It's part of the Sanin Kaigen National Park, with dunes reaching 50 to 90 meters high. Over 2 million people visit annually to see this unique landscape, which is currently shrinking due to past efforts to prevent desertification but is now being preserved for tourism.
Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori, Japan
- Climbing the sand dunes — Climb the over 50-meter high sand dunes for an amazing sight, offering panoramic views of the horizon and the Sea of Japan. It's a popular activity for tourists visiting the area.
- Camel riding — Experience riding camels, which are native to 'somewhere, but not here,' adding to the desert-like atmosphere of the dunes.
- Sand surfing — Try sand surfing down the dunes for an adventurous way to experience the landscape.
- Paragliding — Go paragliding over the vast sand dunes for a unique aerial perspective of the desert and the Sea of Japan.
- Horse carting — Enjoy a leisurely horse cart ride if you prefer not to wander around the desert on foot.
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The Sand Museum
Art museum · Tottori
4.4 (189)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
Creator's voice
A world-class art museum dedicated to sand sculptures, produced by Chaen Katsuhiko. It features dozens of massive indoor sand sculpture displays created by international artists, with a new major theme and designs every year. The sand is recycled annually, and the museum is a source of pride for Tottori City. The 2026 theme is South America and its history, with an emphasis on Rio de Janeiro. Entrance fee is 600 yen, open 9:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30), but closed between exhibits from January to early April.
The Sand Museum, 鳥取砂丘砂の美術館 2083-17 Fukubecho Yuyama, Tottori, 689-0105, Japan
- Sand sculptures — Incredibly detailed and lifelike sand sculptures created by international artists, sharing a common theme each year. The golden color and consistency of Tottori sand are perfect for this art, allowing for amazing detail and shadow play. This year's theme is South America, featuring historical figures, jungle scenes, and even a clever illusion of Christ the Redeemer.
- Machu Picchu sculpture (upper floor view) — A mystery sculpture of Machu Picchu that is only fully visible and appreciated from the upper floor of the museum, showcasing the thoughtful layout and design.
- Sand sculpting tools — A variety of tools used by sand sculptors, including straws, brushes, spatulas, clay loops, and even curry rice spoons. The executive producer, Chaen-san, even uses a gold American Express card for its light and flexible properties.

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