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Snow-covered Tottori Sand Dunes, the Umanose ridge and the sea; photographed 26 January 2026.
Tottori Sand Dunes after snowfall, photographed on 26 January 2026. This is a dated winter record, not a promise of snow during your visit. The date comes from the ministry article; the original has no EXIF capture date.Ministry of the Environment, Japan · PDL 1.0 · 2026-01-26

Tottori Sand Dunes in snow

A wide winter view of the dunes, Umanose ridge and Sea of Japan, recorded on 26 January 2026. Sand, snow and footprints change with the weather.

Getting there

From the bus terminal at JR Tottori Station’s north exit, take route 39 (Tottori Sand Dunes Line) from stop 0 to Sakyu Kaikan (Tottori Sand Dunes), about 22 minutes. Check the official timetable before travelling.

Route details
Station
JR Tottori Station
Exit
North exit; bus terminal stop 0
On foot
No fixed walking time through the dunes is asserted.
Before setting off
The photo records snowfall on 26 January 2026, not current conditions. Check local weather and visitor-centre guidance before walking.
Official access ↗

Access checked: 2026-10-31

What to look for

Official sources & checks

Checked: 2026-10-31

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