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On October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen holds an evening event where guests enjoy a special castella fruit sandwich from the local shop Mitoku Kasho Hakurodo while hearing stories of Misasa Onsen and Mount Mitoku, for ¥500 with one drink.
Shaved ice specialty shop Sankaku Goori in Tottori Prefecture, Japan's largest producer of Twentieth Century pears, is launching a new autumn-limited Salted Caramel Pear Kakigori made generously with in-season local pears.
From November 7, 2026 to March 31, 2027, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen serves a winter-only "Ebi-Kani Kaiseki" course bringing together snow crab, Ise lobster, and the rare San'in shrimp known as mosa-ebi, with one night and two meals starting from ¥28,600 per person.
Sankaku Goori, a shaved ice specialty shop located about 30 steps from Tottori Sand Dunes, has resumed sales of its Tottori strawberry kakigori, a dessert made with an ingredient cost ratio of more than 50%. This year the shop has also added takeout service for the first time.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane hosts an opening conference on July 23 for its photo exhibition "Ripples of Sand," featuring Tottori Sand Dunes as seen by German photographer Günter Zorn.
A new heritage retreat inn, Kaze no Kurayoshi, is set to grand open in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on July 17, 2026. Reservations are now open for stay plans and retreat experiences built around a "Five-Senses Retreat Journey" theme.
A new hotel brand series called "Kazeno Heritage" brings together stays in Japan's castles, historic estates, and heritage townscapes, with properties now open across the country — including a grand opening in Kurayoshi, Tottori, planned for July 2026.
Hotel Livemax Tottori GRANDE, a new 195-room property from the Livemax hotel chain, is opening in June 2026 just a 7-minute walk from Tottori Station, with Western rooms, Japanese-style group rooms, cabin floors, and large communal baths.
The Tottori Sand Dunes offer far more than a scenic view. From sandboarding and paragliding to fat biking and camel riding, here is a look at the activities available during Golden Week.
JR Tottori Station is hosting the "Tottori Eki Matsuri" on May 3, 2026, featuring scenic train interior viewing, a driving simulator, can badge making, and more — all free to enter.
The highland resort hotel Qkamura Okudaisen in Tottori Prefecture runs exclusive weekday guided outing programs from Monday to Friday, each day visiting a different local attraction with complimentary shuttle service for hotel guests.
Blancart Misasa, a wellness inn in Tottori Prefecture's Misasa Onsen, has introduced a new accommodation plan for fiscal 2026 featuring rotating Japanese-style dinners and a breakfast under 800 kcal, starting from ¥11,550 per person.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
This hot spring resort in Tottori Prefecture introduces weekday-only accommodation packages starting from 10,000 yen per person, including kaiseki dining and radon thermal bath experiences.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane in Kurayoshi City, Tottori, is hosting a special stargazing campaign from January 9 to February 28, 2026, featuring star observation events, themed rooms with indoor planetariums, and extended day-trip hot spring hours.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
Tomari Sogo Shokuhin releases special rakkyo products featuring My Melody and Kuromi, celebrating their anniversaries with Kuromi's favorite food.
History and Overview of the Onsen “Misasa Onsen” is a historic hot spring resort that is said to have been discovered during the Heian period. The spring quality of “Misasa Onsen” is renowned as one of the world’s top radium hot springs, particularly noted for its high radon content. This radon provides a “hormesis effect” […]