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Pear picking at Sankouen
A pear orchard near the Tottori Sand Dunes, with varieties changing by season and no set time limit for eating in the orchard. Last admission is 16:00.
- Season & opening
- On Nov 8, the official booking form offers 9–23 Nov 2026. Confirm harvest and operating dates with the orchard
- Indicative price
- Adults ¥1,200; primary-school children ¥1,100; ages 3+ ¥700
- Booking & notes
- Official online-booking perks are listed; the orchard contacts applicants. Calendar availability changes. Confirm crops and acceptance for your date: 0857-20-1174
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Dye Inshu washi and make a keepsake
Choose from six dye colours, then turn dyed washi into a notebook, fan or other keepsake. About 60–90 minutes; no equipment needed.
- Season & opening
- Confirm available dates when booking
- Indicative price
- From ¥1,500 per piece
- Booking & notes
- Book by 15:00 five days ahead; check cancellation terms.
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Sandboarding on the Tottori Dunes
Take a lesson sliding down the dunes with a sea view. Sandboarding is listed for ages 10+; sand sliders for ages 5+.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; session times change by season
- Indicative price
- Sandboarding ¥5,500 plus ¥500 insurance
- Booking & notes
- Listed booking deadline is 08:30 on the day; weather can cancel sessions.
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Horse riding near Mount Daisen
Meet the horses, try beginner rides or horse trekking. Duration and eligibility depend on the course.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; usually closed Wednesdays
- Indicative price
- Rides from ¥1,500; admission separate
- Booking & notes
- Some courses and groups require booking. Confirm availability.
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Hakuro-yaki pottery in Misasa
Make a cup or bowl from clay with an artisan's help. About one hour; bring a small towel.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; closed Tuesdays or the following day if a holiday
- Indicative price
- ¥2,500
- Booking & notes
- Reserve at least 3 days ahead: 0858-43-1116. Facility hours 8:30–17:30; closed Tuesdays, next day if a holiday. Confirm workshop time and collection after firing.
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Weave a Kurayoshi kasuri coaster
Weave a coaster row by row in about 60 minutes, choosing pear, bird or flower patterns. For primary-school age and above.
- Season & opening
- Confirm workshop dates and closures
- Indicative price
- ¥2,000
- Booking & notes
- Advance booking required; listed capacity is 1–2 people.
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Apple picking in Hatto
Pick seasonal apple varieties, including Akibae and Fuji. Eat in the orchard without a time limit; take-home fruit costs extra. Last admission 15:30.
- Season & opening
- 19 Sep–23 Nov 2026
- Indicative price
- Adults ¥800; primary-school children ¥600; younger children ¥500; take-home fruit extra
- Booking & notes
- Groups of 20+ must book. Check crop and opening status before visiting.
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Canoe lesson on the Sendai River
A two-hour canoe lesson on the Sendai River in Mochigase, suitable for beginners. Water levels and weather can affect sessions.
- Season & opening
- Usually mid-April to late October; confirm dates
- Indicative price
- High-school age and above ¥3,000; primary/junior-high students ¥1,500
- Booking & notes
- Advance booking required. Check eligibility, capacity and day-of operations.
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Guided forest experience in Chizu
Walk slowly with a guide through forests such as Ashizu Gorge, taking in the sounds and scents. Choose a half- or full-day course.
- Season & opening
- Usually after the May holidays to around mid-November
- Indicative price
- Half day ¥8,800; full day ¥14,300 per group of up to six
- Booking & notes
- Booking required at least 10 days ahead. Confirm route and conditions.
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Make bamboo lanterns or chopsticks in Yurihama
Drill patterns into bamboo for a glowing lantern, or shape your own chopsticks. Workshops start at about 30 minutes.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; workshop may be away for off-site events
- Indicative price
- From ¥2,000, depending on activity
- Booking & notes
- Call ahead to confirm workshop availability.
Official information & booking ↗Concept image Yonago CityCrafts
Tsutsugaki dyeing in Yonago
Discover the local tsutsugaki resist-dyeing craft at a shop founded in 1702 and make a one-of-a-kind hand-dyed piece.
- Season & opening
- Confirm workshop dates and duration with the shop
- Indicative price
- Confirm fees with the shop
- Booking & notes
- Ask the shop about booking, fees and age requirements.
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Soba workshop in Shikano
Knead, roll and cut your own soba, then enjoy it at the on-site restaurant.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; check opening days
- Indicative price
- Check current fees by group size and plan
- Booking & notes
- Advance booking through the official booking form
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E-bike ride at Masumizu Highland
Explore Daisen's foothills by electric-assisted bike. Rental and guided options are for riders at least 155 cm tall.
- Season & opening
- Check opening days, weather and route availability
- Indicative price
- 30 min ¥1,000; 1 hr ¥2,000; 2 hr ¥3,000
- Booking & notes
- Book by 16:00 the day before; helmet and insurance included
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Sea kayaking along Uradome Coast
Paddle with a guide past coastal rocks and sea caves in about 2½ hours. Waves may prevent cave entry or cancel trips.
- Season & opening
- Usually late Apr–early Oct; confirm this season's closing date
- Indicative price
- Standard course: high-school+ ¥7,700; schoolchildren ¥5,500
- Booking & notes
- Book 3 days ahead; check meeting point in confirmation email
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Guided nature discovery at Hyonosen
Discover plants, birds and landscapes with an instructor. Choose from scheduled seasonal nature programs.
- Season & opening
- Year-round program listings; book a scheduled session
- Indicative price
- Admission free; activity programs charged separately
- Booking & notes
- Check age, fees and deadline for each program
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Sausage workshop in Nanbu
Make seasoned sausages smoked with cherry-wood chips in a roughly two-hour workshop for groups of five or more.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; check opening days
- Indicative price
- Reconfirm group-based fees with the facility
- Booking & notes
- Advance booking required; minimum 5
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Milk and yogurt factory tour in Kotoura
Learn about dairy farming and production in a 60-minute tour at the Kotoura factory, not Milk no Sato.
- Season & opening
- Closed Thu/Sun; check times in the booking calendar
- Indicative price
- Tour free
- Booking & notes
- Book 3 days ahead for 2–10; Japanese only, no corridor photography
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Paragliding at Tottori Sand Dunes
Take lessons and fly over the sand dunes with views of the Sea of Japan. The beginner half-day course is listed at about 3 hours. Check eligibility and weather decisions with the school.
- Season & opening
- Confirm dates and start times when booking; weather-dependent
- Indicative price
- Half-day school from ¥8,000, plus ¥500 safety-management fee per person
- Booking & notes
- Book ahead and confirm age, clothing and wind conditions. Tel 080-8515-8309. Meet at Rakudaya, 2164-806 Yuyama, Fukubecho.
Official information & booking ↗Concept image Tottori CityOutdoors
Guided kayaking on Tanegaike Pond
Paddle with a guide and introductory instruction on the 3.8 km-circumference pond beside Tottori Sand Dunes. Watch seasonal scenery and wildlife; conditions may affect trips.
- Season & opening
- Listed year-round; business hours 09:00–17:00, irregular closures. Confirm operating dates.
- Indicative price
- From ¥6,600
- Booking & notes
- Confirm booking, ages and duration ahead. Tottori Nature Experience School: 080-4555-7301. Meet at 2062 Yuyama, Fukubecho.
Official information & booking ↗Concept image Tottori CityCrafts
Make Tottori tofu chikuwa
Shape and grill chikuwa in about 50 minutes. Preschool children need a high-school-age+ companion.
- Season & opening
- Bookable dates: 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00
- Indicative price
- ¥1,430 including tax; two chikuwa
- Booking & notes
- Book online by 15:00 the day before; arrive ten minutes early. Check allergens beforehand.
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Saji planetarium and sky guide
About 45 minutes of sky commentary and film. Renaissance until November 15; Minoru Honda from November 18.
- Season & opening
- Open days: 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:00; also 12:30 weekends/holidays. Check closures and private sessions.
- Indicative price
- High-school age+ ¥600 for entry and planetarium; schoolchildren ¥200, preschoolers free
- Booking & notes
- Normally no reservation; 40 seats. Check-in closes five minutes early; no late entry.
Official information & booking ↗Concept image Tottori CityOutdoors
Night-sky observing at Saji
Observe with a 103 cm telescope for about 45 minutes. In rain/cloud, planetarium commentary replaces observing.
- Season & opening
- Normally Fridays/Saturdays April–October, Saturdays November–March. Check the daily schedule for start times.
- Indicative price
- High-school age+ ¥600 including entry; schoolchildren ¥200, preschoolers free
- Booking & notes
- Other days require a phone booking by 17:00 on the preceding open day. Arrive ten minutes early; event rules differ.
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