Geographic features

Tottori Prefecture is located in western Japan, on the main island of Honshu. It faces the Sea of Japan and consists of a coastline of green pines and white sands, which includes the Tottori Sand Dunes. The southern side features many mountains including Mt Daisen, which is the largest mountain in the Chugoku Region. 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. Tottori Prefecture spans about 120 km from east to west and between 20 ~ 50 km from north to south.

Main industries

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

Symbols

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

Number of visitors

12,352,000 (2021 Aggregate) 6,292,000 (2021 Actual)

 

Administrative Divisions

Tottori Prefecture, 4 cities, 14 towns, 1 village

Official website

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