Tottori City History Museum Yamabikokan

A museum that offers an up-close discovery of Tottori City’s history and culture

At this museum, visitors can learn about the history of Tottori City from prehistoric times to the present day, as well as the lifestyles and culture of its people. Explanations are focused on Tottori Castle and the castle town, and the achievements of the samurai era. The mini theater also introduces the cultural properties and famous sites that can be found in the city.

The museum shop offers original historical merchandise that make perfect gifts. The restaurant in the museum serves up light meals such as curry and cake sets, so do stop by for lunch.

Basic Information

Address (Japanese)
680-0015 鳥取県鳥取市上町88
Opening Times
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed
・Mondays (open on national holidays, closed on the following Tuesday)
・The day after a national holiday (open if the following day is a weekend or holiday)
・Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29
Prices
300 yen (permanent exhibition and themed exhibitions)
500 yen (special exhibitions)
*Free admission for senior high school students and younger
Access
・25 minutes on foot from Tottori Station
・Approx. 5 minutes by car from Tottori Station
・Approx. 20 minutes by the 100 Yen Round Trip Bus Kururi (Red Route) from Tottori Station; alight at “Ouchidani-kouen Park and Yamabiko-kan” and you will see it
Car Park
58 spaces (free parking)
Website
Official website(Japanese)

Nearby sightseeing spots

Tottori Toshogu Shrine (formerly Ochidani Shrine)

 Tottori Toshogu Shrine (formerly Ochidani Shrine)

Kannon-in Temple Garden

Kannon-in Temple Garden

Jinpukaku, Hosen-an, and Horyuin Tei'en

Jinpukaku, Hosen-an, and Horyuin Tei'en

Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park

Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park

Warabekan

Warabekan

Tottori Prefectural Museum

Tottori Prefectural Museum

Machi Pal Tottori, Tottori City Furusato Bussankan

Machi Pal Tottori, Tottori City Furusato Bussankan

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Tottori City International Tourist Support Center

Tottori City International Tourist Support Center

Tottori City Tourist Information Center

Tottori City Tourist Information Center

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