You have a clear view of Lake Togo and the Hawai Plain, and can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of beautiful nature: Mt. Daisen, the Shimane peninsula, and Oki islands over the edge of the horizon of the Japan Sea on a bright day. Lit up nightly, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere.


［Approx. 10 mins by car from Hawai Hot Springs and Togo Hot Springs］

This is the full-scale Chinese Garden which successive Chinese Emperors once made to enjoy, and whose design was all made in China including the procurement and processing treatment of materials.

Yurihama-cho is the birthplace of ground golf. "Shiokaze-no-oka Tomari," located in Koukiyama overlooking the Japan Sea, is filled with flowers and greenery, and a lot of courses for ground golf are prepared there. You can also enjoy the life-size model of a dinosaur in the forest of expedition, "Tanken-no-mori," and the 340-meter super slider, with your family all day long.

［Approx. 15 mins by car from Hawai Hot Springs and Togo Hot Springs］

Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum brings you new discoveries and experiences under the theme of "Culture that people and pears foster." In the central hall, you will find the biggest Nijisseiki Pear tree in Japan. You would almost forget that time goes by, when watching the ceiling colored by the passage of a day from morning to evening.

It has 10 storehouses including shops, galleries, and craft centers for the local toys. You can enjoy souvenir shopping, as well as a variety of events and activities.

It is said that Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji Temple (National Treasure, Nageiredo) was established 1300 years ago as a training site for Shugendo, when En-no-Gyoja prayed for 3 lotus flower petals to fall on sacred places of Buddhist and then one of the petals fell on Mt. Mitoku. The Sanbutsu-ji Temple, where Buddha, Amida, and Dainichi are enshrined, is located at the foot of the mountain. You will find the national treasure, Nageiredo at the back of the Mitokusan Sanbutsu-ji Temple, and the mysterious beauty on the sheer cliff attracts you. This is the oldest main shrine in existence in Japan, but the architectural method has been wrapped in mystery. As 2006 marked the 1,300th year since it was opened, Misasa-cho works for Mt. Mitoku, the place for mountain worship, to be declared a World Heritage site.

The wind ripples gradually change its shapes. The shallow curves are drawn on the extensive sand hill. Especially early in the morning, you can see the beautiful pattern made overnight on the sand dunes no one steps into. It is so refreshing that you would like to run barefoot. When the sun goes down, the red sky shades the wind ripples. You can not help viewing the breathtaking landscape.

The facilities include flowerbeds, a flower dome, exhibition halls, and roofed walkways where you can enjoy the flowers throughout the year regardless of the weather.

The Chugoku region's highest mountain, "Mt. Daisen" in Daisen-Oki National Park is the symbol of sightseeing areas in the western and central part of Tottori Prefecture because of its splendid landscape, and is valuable even from a historical and cultural angle.

139 bronze youkai statues appear on the Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato City, the home of MIZUKI Shigeru who is the manga artist. As Kitaro goods, Kitaro bread, and so on are sold there, everyone from children to adults can enjoy. The Mizuki Shigeru Museum features his history and Kitaro's history !

This is a golf course in Kurayoshi City, including Hilly links. As there are no blind holes, you can see the flag on the green from every teeing ground. Therefore, it is easy for you to plan the strategies according to your skill.

■Visit the official website of Kurayoshi Golf Club

The Misasa Country Club, a summer resort like Karuizawa fascinates you ! It includes highland golf courses where you can feel a nice breeze, seeing Mt. Daisen and the Japan Sea way down there. Even if starting from the afternoon, you will be able to play 18 holes in 3 and a half hours enjoying the beautiful scenery: cherry blossoms in spring, red leaves in autumn, and natural Meoto Matsu (a pine tree) on the third hole.

■Visit the official website of Misasa Country Club

This is one of the greatest resort facilities in Sanin. The Japan LPGA Championship was held at the Hakuto course. The expansive courses overlooking the Japan Sea make you feel refreshed.

■Visit the official website of Asahi Kokusai Hamamura Onsen Golf Club