Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan

entrance of Tottori Sand Dunes 

(Japanese: Tottori Sakyu, 鳥取砂丘).
 

There was a cart pulled by a horse to go to the sand dunes.

We were surprised to see the largeness of the dunes.

 

 

We were surprised to see the height of the sand dunes. 

 

 

Top of the Tottori Sand Dunes.

It was tough to climb over the high sand dune.

But it was an excellent view to see the Japan sea from there.

the beautiful sea of Japan [Japanese: Nihon-kai, 日本海]. 

 

 

We found an island which looks like a whale. 

This is Amou island [Japanese: Amou-jima, 海士島].
 

 

We had lunch in Tottori Sand Dunes while watching the Japan sea. 

 

 

We can try a paraglider in Tottori Sand Dunes.
 

 

We were so happy to see the camels in Tottori Sand Dunes.
We rode on a camel !

Access
There is a sightseeing bus [鳥取観光周遊バス] called "loop-kirinjishi/ ループ麒麟獅子" to go to Tottori Sand Dunes from Tottori station [鳥取駅].

Episode of Tottori Sand Dunes

Tomo & Chouchou went to the Japanese desert called Tottori Sand Dunes [Tottori Sakyu] in summer. There was a slope to go to Tottori Sand Dunes from the entrance. There was a cart pulled by a horse to go to the sand dunes for the old people or tourists. However we walked up the slope by ourselves.
Once we went up, we were so surprised to see the largeness of the dunes in front. Because we didn't imagine that the dunes would be so big. Then we were also surprised to see the height of the sand dunes.
To approach the sea, we must walk in the desert. Most tough part was to climb over the high sand dunes. Our feet went deep into the sand so it was very difficult to walk. But when we arrived the top of the sand dunes, we could see the beautiful sea of Japan. It was fantastic view. The sea of Japan in front of Tottori Sand Dunes is the most beautiful sea in Japan for us.
We found an island or a rock which look like a whale in the sea. Later we understood it was the island called "Amou Island [Amou-jima, 海士島]. No one live on this island.
We had lunch in Tottori Sand Dunes while watching the Japan sea. It was a luxarious view.
We can also enjoy some activities in Tottori Sand Dunes such as paragliding and riding a camel. We were dreaming of riding a camel there, so we were very happy to see the camels in Tottori Sand Dunes. Then we rode on a camel to take photos together. Camels looked tired a bit but they stood up and nicely posed for pictures.
When we were on the camel in the desert, we didn't feel that we were in Japan.
But at the same time, we were very happy to know that Japan has the big nature and keep the nature. We really enjoy the beauty of nature in Tottori Sand Dunes.