Within Japan the city is best known for its sand dunes which are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from outside of the prefecture. The sand dunes are also important as a centre for research into arid agriculture, in collaboration with the nearby Tottori University of Environmental Studies.

At the beginning of every summer, Tottori is host to one of the biggest beach parties in the country, the San In Beach Party. The event lasts an entire weekend and some top names on the national DJ circuit are invited to perform.

Tottori has two universities, the national university and environmental university and both are located in Tottori city. There is also a junior college in nearby Kurayoshi city.

The city is served by a JR rail line to Tottori Station. Travel time from Osaka is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Tottori Airport serves the city.

Wikipedia articles for Tottori

• Tottori City
• Tottori Station
• Tottori Castle
• Ube Shrine
• Koyama Station
• Tsunoi Station