[Tottori Bus Day Tour] Tottori Sand from Osaka: Dunes, Uratomi Coast Cruise, Sand Museum, Pear Picking Experience with Optional Lunch - Japan
Embark on Uratomi Kaigan Cruise, floating on sea with water depth of 25 meters and spectacular clarity. Let's cruise on the most beautiful Uratomi Kaigan in the San'in Coast! Experience the beautiful beaches of white sand and green pines and the rich landscape changes of this intricate coastline!
Visit the Sand Museum and walk over Tottori Sand Dune exhibited large-scale sand sculptures with different themes every year since 2006. The themes of the first and second issues are "Italy·Renaissance" and "World Heritage·Asia" respectively. Afterwards, he began to unify the concept of "Traveling the World with Sand", and exhibited themes such as "Austria", "Africa", "Britain" and "The Prosperity of Southeast Asian Dynasties and the Recovery of Mysterious Countries".
In addition to sand sculptures, the Sand Museum also specially hosts performances with 3D image projections. The Tottori Sand Dunes can be seen from the glass-enclosed space in the building and the outdoor plaza. There is also a night view illumination where you can enjoy the sand dunes after sunset, giving you a different atmosphere from the daytime.
Try Pear picking experience. Every year from late August to November is the best time to pick pears. We will take you to a local orchard to experience rural life. Pick the plump and plump fruits from the trees yourself, and taste the fresh and delicious pears.
Visit the Sand Museum and walk over Tottori Sand Dune exhibited large-scale sand sculptures with different themes every year since 2006. The themes of the first and second issues are "Italy·Renaissance" and "World Heritage·Asia" respectively. Afterwards, he began to unify the concept of "Traveling the World with Sand", and exhibited themes such as "Austria", "Africa", "Britain" and "The Prosperity of Southeast Asian Dynasties and the Recovery of Mysterious Countries".
In addition to sand sculptures, the Sand Museum also specially hosts performances with 3D image projections. The Tottori Sand Dunes can be seen from the glass-enclosed space in the building and the outdoor plaza. There is also a night view illumination where you can enjoy the sand dunes after sunset, giving you a different atmosphere from the daytime.
Try Pear picking experience. Every year from late August to November is the best time to pick pears. We will take you to a local orchard to experience rural life. Pick the plump and plump fruits from the trees yourself, and taste the fresh and delicious pears.
Experience a scenic journey along the breathtaking Uratomi Kaigan Coast aboard a cruise that floats above crystal-clear waters as deep as 25 meters, revealing the beauty of white sand beaches, lush green pines, and dramatic coastal landscapes. Continue your adventure at the renowned Sand Museum, home to impressive large-scale sand sculptures featuring a new global theme each year, complemented by 3D projection performances and stunning views of the Tottori Sand Dunes—both by day and illuminated at night. Complete your day with a seasonal pear-picking experience at a local orchard, where you can handpick and enjoy fresh, juicy pears while immersing yourself in the charm of rural Japan.
- UNESCO World Geopark, Uradome Coast Cruise Experience
- Enjoy the special seafood for lunch
- Take a walk in the Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan's largest sand dunes, and visit the Sand Museum
- Operation Hours: Please kindly refer to the ticket information for any updates of operation hours.
- Restrictions: Please kindly check to the ticket information for age and height requirement.
- Dresscode: Casual wear recommended.
- Valid on the selected date
- Please arrive at the meeting point in advance, the bus will not wait for late comer
- If the Urafumi ship is suspended due to bad weather, free souvenirs will be given as compensation, and no additional refund will be given
- The camel riding experience and photography at Tottori Sand Dunes are all at your own expense. Please note that it will be cancelled in case of bad weather or the health of the camels
- Pear picking experience is only available from late August to November. Due to growing conditions, travelers may only taste or give away pears
- A minimum of 15 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 15:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
- The duration of your stay at each attraction may be shortened due to traffic jams
- Camel rides and photography at Tottori Sand Dunes require an additional fee on-site. In addition, due to the weather and the health condition of camels, this activity may be temporarily cancelled
- If the Pufu boat is suspended due to bad weather, local products will be distributed to each participant as compensation (There will be no refund arrangement)
- The pear-picking experience is limited to late August to November. Tours departing outside of those times will not include this experience
- This itinerary will be accompanied by a Japanese tour guide who will provide information during the trip (meeting time, meeting location, etc.) through translation software
- If your meal needs to be vegetarian, please make a note when making a reservation.
- The Sand Dune Museum will open in late April, and if the museum is not open, 500 yen per person will be refunded (only for those who have made reservations that include admission tickets).
- Please note that only foldable wheelchairs can be stored on the bus.
