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near Chizu. This restaurant has six different
buildings and the location is lovely to stroll
around, with a nearby stream adding to
the acoustics while you dine. Try a kaiseki
(multi-course) meal, featuring mountain
vegetables, konjac and river fish.

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The Adventurer
For an adrenaline rush, try
sand-boarding at the Tottori Sand
Dunes, where you can slide down the
30-degree slopes. Or you can fly over
the dunes with a paragliding experience.
You can also take in spectacular views
when kayaking on the Uradome Coast –

it’s the leading

attraction of

the San’in

Kaigan UNESCO

Global Geopark.

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The Party Animal

Misasa Onsen is famous for its

curative powers, then at night

guests put on yukata (casual kimonos)

and stroll around the village, playing

retro games and sampling pubs.

BASE8823 is a unique lodge in the

forest in Yazu with a night view of the

stars that is rated the best in Japan. You

can also interact with other travellers

around the camp fire and BBQ.

The restaurant Daisen G Beer Bier Hof

Gambarius is not only a great spot from

which to watch the sunset, you can also

sample the local 100%-malt Daisen G Beer.

For more travel information...

tottori-tour.jp/en/

Mountain feast

Offerings at Mitakien

Fun and games

Misasa Onsen

Get there

Tottori station is around

two-and-a-half hours by train

from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe. There

are also direct flights available

from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

to Tottori Airport, which take

one hour 15 minutes