Tottori Prefecture is in an area known as the Chugoku region, to the west of the Kansai region, which is home to both Kyoto and Osaka. Although it is in western Japan, it faces the Sea of Japan and is known for its great snowfall. Tottori is long in the east-west direction, and the center is home to the famous Nageire Hall of Sanbutsu-ji Temple on Mount Mitoku. In the east you will find many hot springs, and Daisen, the most famous mountain in this area, is quietly enshrined in the west. There are many souvenirs and Japanese sake named after Daisen, and when you see it with your own eyes, you can understand what a presence it has in the lives of people in Tottori.

When thinking of food from Tottori, it has to be crab! Sakaiminato is a port city that not only represents the San’in region, but is also the largest producer of crab in all of Japan. Tottori experiences a great deal of snow, and the scenery of Misasa Hot Spring under a blanket of fresh snow is something special. If you want to enjoy food, winter is the best time to come, and summer is recommended for any who want to enjoy trekking on Daisen and Tottori’s sand dunes.