Access from JR Tottori Station/Tottori Airport to Tottori Sand Dunes
You can get to Tottori Sand Dunes by bus, taxi, or a rented car or bicycle. The most popular way is to take a bus from Tottori Station. The “Loop Kirinjishi Bus” operates on weekends and holidays, so we recommend using a one-day tour pass as an efficient way of visiting other tourist spots as well.
(Updated on May 28, 2025)
From JR Tottori Station
■ Local Bus
From the Tottori Bus Terminal located at the north exit of JR Tottori Station, take local bus number 39 (Tottori Sakyu Line) or numbers 32 or 33 (Iwami Iwai Line).
• Travel time: Approx. 22 minutes to Tottori Sand Dunes
• Fare: 380 yen each way
See here for detailed schedules and fares → Schedule of buses bound for Tottori Sand Dunes (PDF) (Revised on April 5, 2025) *Japanese
[Boarding Area 0]
Number 39 Tottori Sakyu Line: Tottori Station = [Omitted] = Kodomonokuni Iriguchi = Sakyu Center Tenbodai = Suna no Bijutsukan Mae = Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes) <Terminal station>
[Boarding Area 3]
32/33 Iwami Iwai Line: Tottori Station = [Omitted] = Kodomonokuni Iriguchi = Sakyu Higashiguchi = [Omitted] = Shimameguri Yuransen Noriba Mae = [Omitted] = Nagatani-bashi / Kaburashima <Terminal station>
■ Loop Kirinjishi Bus *Operates only on weekends and holidays
From the Tottori Bus Terminal at the north exit of JR Tottori Station, take the 09 Loop Kirinjishi Bus, which operates only on weekends and holidays.
・Travel time: Approx. 20 minutes to Tottori Sand Dunes
・Fare: 400 yen per ride, or 700 yen for a one-day pass
See here for details on one-day passes and routes → Loop Kirinjishi Bus Details
[Boarding Area 0]
09 Loop Kirinjishi Bus: Tottori Station = ＜Omitted＞ = Suna no Bijitsukan Mae = Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes) = Suna no Bijitsukan Mae = Sakyu Center Tenbodai = Kodomonokuni = ＜Omitted＞ = Tottori Station
■Taxi
Use the taxi stand at the north or south exit of JR Tottori Station.
・Travel time: Approx. 15 minutes to Tottori Sand Dunes
・Fare: About 2,900 yen (approximate fare; varies depending on traffic conditions)
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How to take buses in Tottori Prefecture
・For local buses within Tottori Prefecture, board from the rear doors and exit from the front doors.
・Please take a ticket before boarding the bus.
・Press a “stop button” near you before alighting from the bus.
・Fares are paid after boarding. IC cards are not accepted on local buses operating in Tottori Prefecture. Please prepare some cash before boarding a bus from Tottori Station. There are no convenience stores or ATMs in the vicinity of the sand dunes, so we advise carrying a little extra cash for peace of mind. The change machines on buses accept coins and 1,000-yen notes.
*An unlimited bus travel pass called the “Tottori-han Norihodai Tegata,” which allows unlimited travel on local buses within Tottori Prefecture for three days, is also available, offering great value at 1,800 yen. See here for details (Japanese).
From Tottori Airport
■ Airport Shuttle Bus
There are no direct buses from Tottori Airport to Tottori Sand Dunes.
An airport shuttle bus runs from Tottori Airport to JR Tottori Station. The route from JR Tottori Station to Tottori Sand Dunes is as detailed previously.
See here for the detailed timetables and fares → Tottori Airport Bus Guide
• Travel time: Approx. 20 minutes from Tottori Airport to JR Tottori Station
• Fare: 480 yen
*Please purchase a ticket from the bus ticket machine before boarding.
■Taxi
If there are no taxis at the taxi stand, please call a taxi company directly to arrange for a taxi.
See here for a list of taxi companies → Tottori Airport Taxi Guide
・Travel time: Approx. 15 minutes from Tottori Airport to Tottori Sand Dunes
・Estimated fare: Approx. 2,900 yen
*This is an approximate fare that varies depending on traffic conditions.
Bus location system “Bus Kita! Tottori”
“Bus Kita! Tottori” is a bus location system that allows passengers to obtain real-time information on the operation of local buses in Tottori Prefecture. You can also check bus schedules and fares.
Please make use of this system when taking a bus! ⇒ “Bus Kita! Tottori”
Where should I alight from the bus to go to Tottori Sand Dunes?
It takes about 20 minutes by bus from Tottori Station to Tottori Sand Dunes. This section tells you which bus stop to alight at for your destination.
Q: Which is the closest bus stop to Tottori Sand Dunes?
A: The closest bus stop is “Sakyu-Kaikan (Tottori Sakyu).” From there, it is a few minutes' walk to Tottori Sand Dunes.
Q: I want to take the lift to Tottori Sand Dunes.
A: Alight at “Sakyu Center Tenbodai.” The lift boarding area is right in front of the bus stop.
Q: I want to go to The Sand Museum.
A: Alight at “Suna no Bijutsukan Mae.” The Sand Museum is right in front of the bus stop.
Q: I want to go to Tottori Sakyu Kodomonokuni.
A: (Weekends and holidays) Take the Loop Kirinjishi Bus to Kodomonokuni. The facility is right in front of the bus stop.
(Weekdays) Take local nus number 39 Tottori Sakyu Line or numbers 32/33 Iwami Iwai Line to “Kodomonokuni Iriguchi.” The facility is approximately 10 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
Please check the location of the bus stop on the map below. (Click on the number on the map to see a photograph of the bus stop.)
- Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes)
*Last departure at 6:30 p.m. (bound for Tottori Station) - Sakyu Center Tenbodai
*Last departure at 6:32 p.m. (bound for Tottori Station) - Suna no Bijutsukan Mae
*Last departure at 6:31 p.m. - Suna no Bijutsukan Mae
*Last departure at 6:21 p.m. - Sakyu Higashiguchi
*Last departure at 7:27 p.m. - Sakyu Higashiguchi
*Last departure at 7:50 p.m. (weekends, holidays)/8:35 p.m. (weekdays) - Kodomonokuni Iriguchi
*Last departure at 7:49 p.m. (weekends, holidays)/8:34 p.m. (weekdays) - Kodomonokuni Iriguchi
*Last departure at 7:28 p.m.
What time is the last bus from Tottori Sand Dunes to Tottori Station?
At Tottori Sand Dunes, you can also enjoy the sunset and starry skies.
Time flies by when you are admiring a beautiful sunset. Be sure to check the schedule beforehand to avoid missing the last bus.
The final departure times at each bus stop from Tottori Sand Dunes to Tottori Station are as follows:
・Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes) 6:30 p.m.
・Suna no Bijutsukan Mae 6:31 p.m.
・Sakyu Center Tenbodai 6:32 p.m.
・Sakyu Higashiguchi 7:27 p.m.
◎Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes) Bus Stop ⇔ Sakyu Higashiguchi Bus Stop… Approx. 10 minutes on foot (about 650 m)
◎Sakyu Center Tenbodai Bus Stop ⇔ Sakyu-kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes) Bus Stop… Approx. 7 minutes on foot (about 500 meters)
After the above departure times, please contact a taxi company directly to arrange for a taxi.
Car rentals
You can rent a car from either JR Tottori Station or Tottori Airport.
Sightseeing bicycle rentals
You can rent bicycles at Tottori Station Underpass Bicycle Parking Lot No. 2, approximately one minute on foot in the eastward direction from JR Tottori Station North Exit.
There are two types available, regular bicycles and electric bicycles. Each type is available in two sizes (20 inches and 26 inches), making a total of four choices available for rental.
All bicycles are equipped with three-speed gears so you can go up and down slopes easily. We recommend these for cyclists with good physical stamina.
• Travel time: Approx. 60 minutes from Tottori Station to Tottori Sand Dunes
• Fees: Electric bicycles 1,000 yen per use / Regular bicycles 500 yen per use
Click here for a map of the Tottori Sand Dunes area
There are guide maps packed with useful information on restaurants, souvenir shops, and accommodation facilities around the Tottori Sand Dunes area, as well as camel rides and various activities in the sand dunes.