HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane (operated by Ryutsu Co., Ltd., President Tsuyoshi Ehara) is holding a photo exhibition themed on Tottori Sand Dunes titled "Ripples of Sand," aimed at further promoting Tottori Prefecture's tourism and culture. To mark the occasion, an opening conference will take place from 11:00 AM on July 23 (Thursday). Media representatives are of course welcome, and the general public is also invited to attend.
The conference will include a talk show with Ryusuke Murao, a leading branding expert who planned the exhibition, along with an explanation of the works by the artist himself, Günter Zorn. Guests can also enjoy drinks inspired by the exhibition and the photographer, alongside finger food prepared by Hoshitori Terrace's head chef.
Both media representatives and members of the general public are very welcome, so don't miss this opportunity.
Photographer Günter Zorn
Opening Conference
Date/Time: July 23 (Thursday), doors open at 10:30 AM, program begins at 11:00 AM, ending around 12:00 PM
Venue: HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane (1397-3 Sekiganeshuku, Sekigane-cho, Kurayoshi City)
Admission is free, and anyone is welcome to attend the event and view the exhibition. Guests can enjoy finger food by the head chef and original drinks.
Lounge in front of the reception desk
Head Chef Eiji Iwamoto
Exhibition Overview
Günter Zorn Photo Exhibition
Ripples of Sand
Tottori Sakyu through the Eyes of a German Photographer
Japanese title: Fumon (風紋)
Japanese subtitle: Tottori Sand Dunes seen through a German photographer's perspective
Artist's name in Japanese: Günter Zorn (ギュンター・ツォーン)
Period: July 24, 2026 (Friday) to September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane, in the 3rd-floor gallery space and several other spots throughout the building
Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, free admission
Content: Günter Zorn, a German photographer who is a member of the Photographic Society of Japan and Tokyo-GA, presents "Ripples of Sand," a photo exhibition of Tottori Sand Dunes seen through a German photographer's eyes.
Having visited Tottori Sand Dunes for five years, drawn by its charm, Zorn has captured fleeting yet powerful moments shaped by wind, sand, and people that can never be recreated, bringing new emotion to a landscape we thought we already knew. The exhibition is planned and produced by Ryusuke Murao, a leading branding expert and bestselling business book author. Combining the German photographer's view of Tottori Sand Dunes with Murao's meticulous production, informed by his deep knowledge of the world, the exhibition offers visitors a special experience.
The exhibition will feature more than 30 works centered on photographs of Tottori Prefecture's sand dunes, including large-format prints on handmade Inshu washi paper. The works will also be available for purchase.
Selected Works
Tiny People
Footprints Leading Where
Stuck in Between
Another Planet?
Supported by: Kurayoshi City, The Sanin Chuo Shimpo, The Shin Nihonkai Shimbun, TSK Sanin Chuo Television, Nihonkai TV, BSS San-in Broadcasting
Organized by: HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane
