火山灰露出地

火山灰露出地 is a locality in Tottori, Chugoku. 火山灰露出地 is situated nearby to the locality 追後スリバチ, as well as near 馬の背.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tottori Sand Dunes and The Sand Museum.

Tottori Sand Dunes

Nature reserve

The Tottori Sand Dunes are sand dunes located outside the city center of Tottori in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. With a length of 9 miles and a width of less than 1.5 miles, it is the largest sand dune in Japan.

The Sand Museum

Museum

Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.

Tottori Sand Museum

Building

Photo: KASEI, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Tottori Sand Museum was opened on November 18, 2006, in Tottori, Japan, close to the Tottori Sand Dunes, displaying sand sculptures in temporary facilities.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tottori and Kokufu.

Tottori

Photo: Carampaima, Public domain.

Tottori and its sand dunes are among the best reasons to visit western Japan. There's more to do than climbing and collecting seashells — hang-gliders, sandboards, and even camels await.

Kokufu

Suburb

Kokufu was a town located in Iwami District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,629 and a density of 92.39 persons per km2. Kokufu is situated 8 km southeast of 火山灰露出地.