History / Culture / Tour Spots in Around Iwai Onsen Area

  • San'in Kaigan Geopark Museum of the Earth and Sea
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Makidani 1794-4
    "This museum, located 30 minutes from the Tottori Interchange on the Tottori Expressway, introduces the wonders of San'in Kaigan Geopark via a variety of exhibits and images. The museum also holds various events throughout the year such as nature watching sessions and nature classes. Particularly popular exhibits include the ""touchable globe,"" a digital globe visitors can touch and interact with to learn more about the workings of our planet from a variety of perspectives; aquariums containing examples of fish and other creatures living in the area; and periodic screenings of realistic, 3D films of the interiors of the Kairyujin (sea cave)and Okaryujin (land cave), two caves on the tip of Cape Haneo to which entry is currently prohibited."

    Not so big but very interesting place where you can learn a lot about the local sea animals, plants and minerals. Good for children and adults. Also, there are a few aquariums with some very cute...

  • Tajiri Shrine
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Tajiri 501
  • Tajiri Minato Shrine
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Tajiri
  • Ara Suna Shrine
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 2475-17
  • Hino Shrine
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Otani 2181
  • Motofusa Contemporary Art Museum
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Makidani 693-1
  • Yukamuri gallery Ozakiaoi Museum
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    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Iwai 546
  • Iwamicho Culture Center
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Nii 13-1
  • Choanji Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uji
  • Uradome Lutheran Church
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 1868-3
  • Tenrikyoiwaibun Church
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    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Uji 445
  • Sekaikyuseikyo Iwamiguniwami Fukyosho
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    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Uradome 1028-1
  • Eisenji Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Gamo 904
  • Kangaku Ji
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Obaneo 267
  • Kanshoin Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Iwamoto 350
  • Kichijoin Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 1744
  • Saihoji Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Iwai 480
  • Jiyoshinji
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    Tottori Pref. Iwamiguniwamichou Iwai 464
  • Jozenji Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Uradome 1507
  • Zuisenji Temple
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    Tottori Iwami-gun Iwamicho Ikedani 218

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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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