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- Otakisan Jizo-in Temple
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5.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Kurayoshi-shi Sekiganecho Sekiganeshuku 1218
- "This Buddhist temple dedicated to Kshitigarbha is located in Sekigane Onsen, a hot spring district whose history stretches back 1,300 years. Encircled by greenery, the temple enshrines a wooden statue depicting Kshitigarbha in the half lotus position which is affectionately known to locals as the ""Seki no Jizo-san."" Founded in 756, the temple is the oldest in the area and, according to legend, the great monk Kobo Daishi used the power of Buddhism to cause a miraculous spring to well forth on its grounds. The temple's massive statue of Kshitigarbha is 358 centimeters tall and is an impressive sight. The statue's exquisite detailing, including the clothing, severe facial expression, and powerful body from chest to abdomen are all characteristic of the Kamakura period in which it was made."
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お坊さんの大行列!!! 楽しく参加出来るイベントでした。 若く楽しい住職のいるお寺。 延命地蔵菩薩（国の重要文化財）を丁寧ね案内してくてました。家族も大喜び♡
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- Akagawara
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- Tottori Kurayoshi-shi Shinmachi 1
- This townscape, a symbol of Kurayoshi, follows the Tama River flowing north of Mt. Utsubuki. The elegant, 400-meter-long stretch of townscape consists of numerous white stucco buildings topped with red tile roofs. In the Edo period, the town grew and flourished around a jin'ya government administrative headquarters; today, the area has been designated the Kurayoshi City Utsubukitamagawa Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and visitors can imagine what life was like here in ancient times. The buildings, originally used as sake breweries and soy sauce making workshops, are now used to host local specialty product shops, cafes, galleries, and a variety of other establishments. The distinctive red roof tiles are one of the San'in regions unique cultural features. The tiles are fired at over 1,200° C and are extremely resistant to cold weather damage.
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- Chotsuji Temple
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4.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Tottori-shi Kokufucho Okamasu 285
- "This Buddhist temple is located adjacent to the Okamasu no Ishido, a structure also known as the ""mystery stone temple"" because it is not known who built it or for what purpose. This temple is famous for possessing fusuma sliding screens bearing paintings by Meiji period Tottori born painter Reisen Yaotani. Of the 16 paintings, ""Ohato,"" which depicts the stormy Sea of Japan, is particularly stunning. Yaotani is said to have created these screen paintings to express thanks for the sympathy and kindness he received from the temple's head priest and parishioners during the period of wartime evacuation in spite of the lack of supplies."
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小学生の頃時々遠足の途中立ち寄って小さな公園で弁当を食べたものです。中心部に15ｍ四方程度を石柱で囲い一段高いところに巨大な石灯篭がありました。 入り口の木製の開き戸が時折空いていることもありすぐ近くに行くと子供の背丈より3倍程度はあるようでした。周辺には椎の木があり実を持ち帰っておやつにしていました。 また近くには彩色壁画(魚の壁画)のある梶山古墳があります。
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- Yazu Mini SL Museum
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3.01 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Tottori Yazu-gun Yazucho Nishidani Funaoka Takebayashi Park
- The first mini steam locomotive museum in Japan, where 18 steam locomotives (SL) are on display at Funaoka Chikurin Park (which has one of the country's leading bamboo groves). Actually powered by burning coal, all of the mini SLs are handmade. The trains change every weekend and run through the seasonal garden in the park. The various models will excite train enthusiasts, including a D51 type steam locomotive (a leading model of the former Japanese National Railways), a superheated steam tank locomotive C21, and a classic British steam train called Royal Scot Class by the former London, Midland and Scottish Railway .
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展示は、一部屋だけで、小さい子が乗れる列車が、あるだけです。 京都鉄道博物館を見てるだけに、いまいちでした。ミニのSLの模型だけでなく、買えるSLもたくさん置いて欲しいです。紙のSLが500円でした。
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- Asian Museum Inoue Yasushi Memorial Museum
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- Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Oshinoduchou 57
- This is a memorial hall of the literary master Inoue Yasushi who served exchanging cultures between Japan and China. It is also a museum of the history of Tottori Prefecture which has had close relations with Asian countries since long ago. In the memorial hall, there is a display of the model of Inoue Yasushi’s study and items that he used for writing. The museum displays more than 2000 pieces of valuable Persian brocade in the “Persian Brocade section” which is said to be one of the three largest collections in the world. Also, in the “Mongolia section”, you can see displays that show the life of the Mongolian nomads. The facility offers a lot to see.
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- Amedaki Waterfalls
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- Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Kokufuchouamedaki
- This is the most famous waterfall in Tottori Prefecture, having a height of 40 meters, and has been selected as one of the One hundred Japanese falls. The scale of the water fall is magnificent and the scene of the water gushing down is spectacular. It has been a location for religious training since ancient times and on the first of August, according to the old lunar calendar, “Otakimairi (Worshipping of the waterfall)” was held. On the first Saturday of June, the “Takibiraki Matsuri” festival is held and local traditional entertainment such as the umbrella dance is showcased.
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- Sohou Furusato Kan
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- Tottori Pref. Yonagoshi Kaikeonsen 3-1-1 Yonago City Tourist Center
- The Sohou Furusato Kan exhibits mainly dolls from the Edo period as well as dyed textile fabrics, jewelry and furnishings changing seasonally. The items were a collection of Masako Sakaguchi of Yonago City, taking half a life time to accumulate. Visitors can experience the valuable traditional culture.
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- Kagikake Pass Observatory
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- Tottori Pref. Hinogunkoufuchou Okawara
- This is a key hanging pass that overlooks the southern slope of Mt. Oyama, located at an altitude of 910 meters. The scenery of the exposed mountain surface contrasting with the beech and maple forest stained red and yellow, is magnificent. Many people visit during the autumn season.
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- Mt. Mitoku
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- Tottori Tohaku-gun Misasacho Mitoku
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- Sanin Coast Geopark
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- Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Uradome
- In 2010 this park was recognized as the fourth World Geopark in Japan. Particularly recommended is the Uradome coastal area, where the cliffs have been weathered continually by the continuous pounding of rough waves throughout the severe winter conditions. The impact of the ria coastline is a highlight. Visitors can experience a variety of activities at “Nagisa Exchange Hall”, a nature experience facility, such as snorkeling, sea kayaking and accessory making etc.
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- Ishitani Residence
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- Tottori Pref. Yazugunchiduchou Chidu 396
- This is the house of the Ishitani family who were headman of the village in the late Edo period. The current building was rebuilt from 1919 to the early Showa period. It has many tatami and other rooms and was used as an office for forestry management. The house has been built using local cedar and it is not only grand but is also regarded highly as a modern Japanese-style residence.
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- Tottori Toshogu Shrine (Former Ochidani-jinja Shrine)
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- Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Uemachi 87
- This shrine was constructed in 1650 by Mitsunaka Ikeda, the first lord of the Tottori Domain, for a spirit divided from the Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The main shrine surrounded by a forest of fir and beech trees is majestic, and the main buildings such as the main hall and the middle gate have been designated as National Important Cultural Assets. It is also a popular spot to view fireflies.
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- Kitanizawa Stream
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- Tottori-ken Hino-gun Kanamachi
- Here is a mountain stream where you can experience what is said to be the characteristics of Mt. Oku-daisen, “water” and “beech trees”. The sound of the babbling water is comforting in the mysterious space wrapped in the deep green of beech and crispula (Blume) Menitsky trees.
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- Inaba Senbonzakura Cherry Blossoms
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- Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Fuse 146-1
- This famous cherry blossom viewing spot is near Fuse Sports Park in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. Lots of cherry trees are planted along the road heading into the park, creating a splendid promenade of blossoms. They're also planted on the park's gentle hills, turning the area the beautiful color of the blooms in spring. There is plenty of parking in the vicinity and the city is nearby, providing access to restaurants and making it a popular spot for casual visits to view the blossoms.
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- Lake Togo
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- Tottori ken Yurashiba-cho, Tohaku-gun
- "Lake Togo is a brackish lake with a circumference of around 10 kilometers, located in central Tottori Prefecture, around five minutes' walk from JR Matsuzaki Station. The lake is also known as ""Crane Lake,"" because when viewed from Mt. Hachibuse it is said to resemble a crane with its wings spread wide to take flight; Lake Togo is included as one of the ""Eight Beautiful Sights of the San'in Region."" Hot springs bubble up both from the banks of the lake and from the lake bottom, and there are two Onsen (hot springs) resorts adjacent to the lake: Togo Onsen resort and the Hawai Onsen resort. There are a number of other interesting sights in the vicinity of Lake Togo, including Hoki Ichinomiya Shrine, Kofun burial mounds, orchards growing the delicious ""20th Century Pear"" variety of pears, etc. Renting a bicycle is a good way of getting around the area. Shijimi freshwater clams that are harvested from Lake Togo are a famous local specialty product."
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- Ogamiyama-jinja Shrine Okumiya Shinmon Gate
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- Tottori Saihaku-gun Daisencho Daisen 1
- "This historic structure is located in Daisen, Daisen Town, Saihaku County, Tottori Prefecture. Originally donated to serve as the front gate of the Daisen-ji Temple's Nishirakuin head priest's quarters in 1857, after the Nishirakuin was closed, the gate was moved here to be the Shinmon Gate of Ogamiyama-jinja Shrine's Okumiya. Because the gate's front and back are opposite of what they should be, it is also known as the ""reverse gate."""
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- Mouke-jinja Shrine
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- Tottori Tottori-shi Shikanocho Kochi 4410
- Mouke is a homonym for profitability, making this lucky shrine a hot topic seeing many visitors from around the country. Its origins are unknown, but the shrine used to be called Myoken Mouke-no-Miya after a local guardian deity. It's located outside of town and you need to climb a flight of 264 stone steps to reach it. Once there, people believes money and business prosperity will follow. It's been featured in the media many times, It also fills with people on October 17th for its annual festival with a variety of events.
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- Chizu-shuku
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- Tottori Yazu-gun Chizucho Chizu
- A post town on the old Chizu Orai highway, an important road connecting the Kinai and Inaba regions starting in the Nara period. When the daimyo (federal lords) were required to go to Edo during the Edo period under a policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate, this would be the first post town reached in the Tottori Domain. It had a tea shop, magistrate's office, and an official noticeboard. Machiya townhouses and signposts have been preserved that bring you back to another time. It's dotted with nationally designated Important Cultural Properties and Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, including the Ishitani Residence on a roughly 11,800-squre meter site with a Japanese garden, and the Shioyademise, a traditional merchant's townhouse with wonderful Japanese architecture.
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- Ame no Manai
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- Tottori Yonago-shi Yodoecho Takaidani
- "About 2,500 tons of water bubbles up every day from this pure spring that's been selected as one of Japan's ""Top 100 Famous Water"" by the Environmental Agency. It's an essential water source for the locals for everything from drinking to agricultural uses to raising rainbow trout. The surrounding area has a thatch-roofed water wheel, a gazebo, and a walking path, as well as a parking lot. ""Amenomanai"" is an appellation given to only the very highest grade of water. Not only is Yonago blessed with such springs, but its tap water is so good it's been recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's ""Tasty Water Research Committee."""
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- The Tottori Sand Dunes Park Service Center
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- Tottori Pref. Tottorishi Fukubechouyuyama 2164-661
- The Tottori Sand Dunes Park Service Center is a tourist facility run by the Natural Parks Foundation next to the entrance stairs to the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. In addition to panel displays on the flora and fauna inhabiting the Tottori Sand Dunes the center also provides tourist information. Visitors can find out about walking paths and places to see at different times of the year. The center has coin lockers, a foot bath to relax weary feet, and toilets with baby-changing facilities. The center also provides wheelchairs free of charge for climbing the sand dunes.
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Tottori prefecture is Japanese seasonal diversity at its best: Huge sand dunes cover the north coast, making for the perfect summer beach trip complete with the unexpected addition of camels; November brings the delectable snow crab, while winter around Mount Daisen, the Chugoku region’s highest mountain, promises snow sports and magical views.
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