Tottori, nestled between the Sea of Japan and Chugoku Mountains, is known for both it’s breathtaking scenery on its coast and the largest sand dune system in all of Japan. Though open spaces and nature are a calling card of the prefecture, it is also known for its cultural assets, both historical and modern – producing two very popular manga artists.
While the rural nature of the prefecture means there is limited access to accessible rail and buses, the prefecture has been focusing heavily on accessible transportation for it’s aging population and has one of the highest percentages of accessible taxis in all of Japan – nearly half! There are special plans for visitors to Tottori where taxis can be rented for 3 hours for only 2,000 yen per person.
You can find lists of companies with accessible taxis below (Japanese only):
Check out our accessibility reviews of tourist spots in Tottori (listed alphabetically).
- If you grew up witnessing the anime or manga exploits of a certain genius-high-school-detective solve and close case after case with a group of unlikely friends, then Gosho Aoyama Manga Read more...
- A location within a short distance to the Sea of Japan makes for an excellent place to feature and help aide Aquatic life. Not only that, but there is so Read more...
- Fish markets are one of the best places to get fresh seafood, and Karoichi Fish Market is no different. While it may not be at the same scale as a Read more...
- Spirits and creatures hide in corners, shadows, or just out of sight. Something moves unnaturally, landing with a bang beside you. This wasn’t simply the wind, but the work of Read more...
- Seafood markets are located throughout Japan and are a great place to get the local catch. Sakaiminato Sakana Center and Park is one such market with its own specialties, a Read more...
- The study and protection of land and life is as important to us humans, as it is to the other indigenous life. Tottori prefecture knows this well and has set Read more...
- The Tottori Sand Dunes are the biggest tourist attraction in Tottori and the defining image of the prefecture for anyone in Japan. This unique landform is only found in Tottori Read more...
- With a coastline that right out of a Japanese ink painting, the Uradome Coast is a sight to behold and the accessible Uradome Coast Island Cruise is a great Read more...
- More than one hundred years ago in Japan may have been the last time you could see traditional Samurai armor in any abundance. Today, about the only place you can Read more...