Geographic features

Tottori Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of the Chugoku region, which is on the western edge of the main island of Japan. The prefecture spans about 120 km from east to west and between 20 ~ 50 km from north to south. The north side faces the Sea of Japan and consists of a coastline of green pines and white sands, which includes the Tottori Sand Dunes. The south side features many mountains including the highest summit in the Chugoku region, Mt Daisen. Meanwhile, three rivers run through this mountainous territory forming flat land basins. These areas have developed into the three main cities in the prefecture: Tottori City, Kurayoshi City, and Yonago City.

Main industries

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery: 20th Century Pears, watermelons, rakkyo shallots, nagaimo yams, Matsuba crabs, etc.
Manufacturing Industries: Food, Electronic Parts and Devices, Pulp and Paper, Electrical Machinery, etc.

Symbols

Tree: Evergreen
Flower: 20th Century Pear Blossom
Bird: Mandarin Duck

Number of visitors

19,364,000 (2016 Aggregate)
10,127,000 (2016 Actual)

Administrative Divisions

Tottori Prefecture, 4 cities, 14 towns, 1 village

Official website

Tottori Prefecture website  (URL: http://www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/ )