Tottori Prefecture
鳥取県
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Tottori Sand Dunes and Mt. Mitoku: The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan and are characterized by their beautiful dunes and expansive scenery. Mitokuyama offers a panoramic view of the dunes.
Matsue Castle and Izumo-taisha Shrine: In Shimane Prefecture, a neighboring prefecture near Tottori Prefecture, there are Matsue Castle and Izumo-taisha Shrine. Historical buildings, shrines and temples are attractive.
Tottori City and Tottori Castle: Tottori City is home to Tottori Castle, whose keep overlooks the city. The castle tower overlooks the city and is a tourist attraction with a sense of history and elegance.
Hamamura Onsen and Yumura Onsen: There are beautiful hot spring resorts in Tottori Prefecture, and visitors can enjoy the hot springs and atmosphere at Hamamura Onsen and Yumura Onsen.
Sakaiminato and Mizuki Shigeru Road: Sakaiminato is home to Mizuki Shigeru Road, where visitors can enjoy yokai sculptures and art. Visitors can also experience the works of Shigeru Mizuki.
Tottori Wagyu Beef and Local Gourmet: Tottori Wagyu is one of the tastiest Wagyu beef, and you can also enjoy local seafood and mountain products.
Nature Experience and Outdoor Activities: Tottori Prefecture offers beautiful nature and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and camping.
Tottori Uminami Road
鳥取うみなみロード
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Tottori Uminami Road
(152km)
Along the route, there are representative tourist spots such as "Tottori Sand Dunes" and "Mizuki Shigeru Road," fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, local delicacies such as "Gyukotsu Ramen" and hot springs such as Tottori Onsen, Hawai Onsen, and Kaike Onsen, allowing visitors to fully enjoy Tottori.
Tour de Daisen Cycling Route
ツール・ド・大山サイクリングルート
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Tour de Daisen Cycling Route
(83km)
This cycling route circles Mt. Daisen, a sacred mountain, in the midst of one of the largest beech forests in western Japan. It is also one of the hardest routes in Tottori Prefecture, with steep ups and downs and few refueling points along the way. Those who are not confident in their physical strength or in their ability to control the bike on the steep descents are recommended to start with a partial ride.
Cycling route around the Nakaumi Sea
中海周遊サイクリングルート
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Cycling route around the Nakaumi Sea
(73km)
This cycling route encircles the Nakaumi area, which is recognized as a wetland of international importance as a habitat for waterfowl and is registered under the Ramsar Convention. Cyclists can enjoy the lakeside scenery of Eshima Ohashi Bridge, famous for its "sticky slope," and Daikonjima Island, the largest peony production area in Japan.
Sea to Summit Kaike-Oyama Route
シートゥーサミット皆生・大山ルート
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Sea to Summit Kaike-Oyama Route
(48km)
This cycling route runs from Sakaiminato to Kaike Onsen Hot Springs and up to Daisen, the highest mountain in the Chugoku region. In addition to enjoying ocean, village, and mountain cycling all at once, the route is packed with the charms of western Tottori Prefecture, including seafood and yokai from Sakaiminato, Kaike Onsen, one of the San'in region's leading hot springs, and the rich and beautiful nature and history of Daisen, including the Daisenji Temple.
Tottori Okayama Connection Cycling Route
鳥取岡山接続サイクリングルート
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Tottori Okayama Connection Cycling Route
(47km)
This cycling route takes you from Tottori Station to Tatsumi Pass, one of the highest mountain passes in the Chugoku region. After enjoying the beautiful scenery along the riverside, rich in nature, the gradient gradually gets steeper as you approach Tatsumi Pass, and a section that is perfect for hill lovers awaits you. Beyond the Tatsumi Pass is the Okayama Kagamino traverse route, which leads to Okayama City.
Yagashira-Wakazakura Cycling Route
八頭～若桜周遊サイクリングルート
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Yagashira-Wakazakura Cycling Route
(45km)
This cycling route allows visitors to enjoy both railroad and cycling at the same time in a rural landscape. The Wakasakura Railway, whose 23 related facilities, including station buildings, turntable, and bridges, have been designated as National Tangible Cultural Properties, runs parallel to the route, and the Yazu Mini SL Museum Yazupoppo, the first mini SL museum in Japan, is located here for visitors to enjoy riding.
Kurayoshi Togo Bicycle Route
倉吉東郷自転車道
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Kurayoshi Togo Bicycle Route
(25km)
This route is easy to drive and offers a variety of scenery, connecting Kurayoshi City, which has the ruins of the abandoned Kurayoshi Line of the former Japanese National Railways (JNR) with its tunnel of cherry blossoms, and Lake Togo (Yurihama Town), where you can enjoy the retro townscape of red tiles and white-walled storehouses, and other spots such as the Wai-Togo Onsen and Yancho Garden Chinese Garden. It is also an ideal route for a round trip from "Tottori-Uminami Road" along the sea to the sightseeing spots in the central part of the prefecture!
Hino River Cycling Route
日野川周回サイクリングルート
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Hino River Cycling Route
(22km)
A flat cycling route along the Hino River banks. Even those who are not confident in their physical strength or who do not usually cycle can enjoy a leisurely ride. From the route, you can see Mt. Daisen, which is called "Hoki Fuji" because of its gentle and beautiful western side that resembles Mt.
WMG(World Masters Games) Legacy Route
ＷＭＧレガシールート
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WMG(World Masters Games) Legacy Route
(17km)
World Masters Games (WMG) 2021 Kansai Cycling Road Race Course. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the course used for the world's largest public participation international sporting event.
Yumigahama Cycling Course with white sand and green pines
白砂青松の弓ヶ浜サイクリングコース
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Yumigahama Cycling Course with white sand and green pines
(16km)
This is a cycling course where you can ride while enjoying the view of the blue Sea of Japan and the majestic Mt. There are few ups and downs, and rental bicycles are available at both ends of the course, making it easy for families to enjoy cycling. There is also a footbath at Kaike Onsen Hot Spring, where you can heal your tired feet.
Daisen Yamanote Bicycle Route
だいせん山の手サイクリングルート
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Daisen Yamanote Bicycle Route
(10km)
This is a cycling route with few ups and downs that crosses the middle of Mt. Cyclists can enjoy riding through quiet forests, with Mt. Daisen to the east and the Yumigahama Peninsula, the setting of the Kuniyuki myth, to the west.