VISIT TOTTORI CITY

Tottori Onsen is an area with many hot springs that you can visit on a day trip, including long-established ryokan inns with natural hot spring water, hotels with natural hot springs, and public bathhouses. Tottori Onsen is located in the downtown area in front of JR Tottori Station, and accommodation facilities can be accessed just a few minutes' walk away.

Located approximately 2 minutes’ drive from the Yoshioka Onsen IC on the San'in Expressway, this hot spring is situated south of Lake Koyama, said to be the largest pond in Japan. This hot spring has a long history and is believed to have begun over a thousand years ago. It is known as one of the representative hot spring resorts of Inaba for its quality spring waters. The spring water at the hot spring source is considerably hot at approximately 50°C. The two footbaths are also hotter than usual, but once you get used to it, you will find it pleasant and warming for the whole body.

The hot spring town, characterized by its retro atmosphere, has 10 ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) lining the streets. There are also many narrow alleys where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll.

This is a historic hot spring that has been around for 500 years. Even among the hot spring resorts in the San’in region, it has a high volume of hot spring water. The Sea of Japan and beautiful sandy beaches lie near the hot spring. It is also known as “Shirasagi Onsen” because there is a legend that beautiful white herons (“shirasagi” in Japanese) came here to heal their wounds.

Just a few minutes' walk from the station, there are two hot spring inns where you can enjoy fresh local fish.

From Yasaho Park located on a hill about 5 minutes' walk from the station, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and the town of Hamamura.

Shikano Onsen is a hot spring located next to a castle town built during the Warring States period. Once you leave the castle town and cross the Kochi River, you will find yourself in the hot spring area. There is a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) here that boasts free-flowing hot spring water from the source along with delicious cuisine. Be sure to enjoy the hot spring and footbath for day-trip visitors.

In addition to the facilities introduced above, there are many other hot springs to enjoy in Tottori. These include day-trip hot springs just a 5-minute drive from Tottori Sand Dunes, natural hot springs with saunas and bedrock baths, and facilities where you can enjoy bathing or water walks while taking in views of Lake Koyama. We also recommend trying the hot springs that are known to have skin-beautifying effects.

Check the distance between Tottori Sand Dunes and each facility on the map. Select the number of the facility you want to visit to view information about that facility and search for routes. We hope you will make full use of this service.