Tottori Prefecture Explained: Japan’s Desert, Conan & Yokai! | 47 Prefectures Series #32
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Japan’s least populated prefecture might be its most surprising.
Welcome to Tottori Prefecture, home to Japan’s largest sand dunes, the birthplace of Detective Conan, legendary yokai folklore, and some of the best seafood in the country.
In this episode of our 47 Prefectures of Japan Series, we explore why Tottori is one of Japan’s most underrated destinations — and why fewer tourists mean a more authentic experience.
🌵 Tottori Sand Dunes – Japan’s Desert by the Sea
Stretching 16 km along the coast and reaching 50 meters high, the Tottori Sand Dunes feel like something from another world.
Learn how these desert-like landscapes were formed and discover activities like:
・Sandboarding
・Camel rides
・Paragliding
・Segway tours
We also visit the Sand Museum, where massive sand sculptures change with the seasons.
🕵️ Detective Conan – A Global Anime Pilgrimage
Tottori is the hometown of Gosho Aoyama, creator of Detective Conan (Case Closed).
Highlights include:
・Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport
・Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory
・Conan statues, bridges, and themed streets in Hokuei Town
A must-visit for anime fans from around the world.
👻 Mizuki Shigeru Road – The Yokai Street
Walk through an 800-meter street lined with 170+ yokai bronze statues, inspired by GeGeGe no Kitaro.
Experience Japan’s supernatural folklore, themed cafes, museums, and magical night illuminations.
🐇 Hakuto Shrine – Ancient Japanese Myth
Discover the legend of the White Rabbit of Inaba, one of Japan’s oldest love stories, and visit one of the country’s most famous matchmaking power spots.
🐟 Karoichi Market – Fresh Seafood Heaven
Explore a lively fishing port market packed with local seafood and casual restaurants serving the freshest catches.
🍽️ Tottori Local Food – 12 Must-Try Dishes
Including:
・Matsuba Crab (Nov–Mar, premium winter delicacy)
・Seikogani (female snow crab with rich roe)
・Tottori Wagyu Beef
・20th Century Pears
・Flying Fish (Ago) Dashi
・Tofu Chikuwa and more
🇯🇵 Why Visit Tottori?
・Japan’s smallest population, but huge character
・Fewer tourists = deeper cultural experiences
・A rare mix of nature, anime, mythology, and food
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