Tottori: Sand Dunes, Mountains and a Slower Pace
Tottori, on the San'in coast, is home to the vast Tottori Sand Dunes, Mount Daisen — the highest peak in the Chugoku region — and Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato, lined with bronze statues of yokai spirits. Even the local airport, Yonago Kitaro Airport, is named after the manga GeGeGe no Kitaro, and its listed prayer space makes it a practical gateway for Muslim travelers.
In Tottori, Halal Gourmet Japan features a vegetarian and vegan restaurant that makes the most of local vegetables, as well as a cafe dining spot. Meals for Muslim guests may require an advance reservation, so it is worth checking each restaurant's page before your visit.
For prayer, the listings include Tottori Masjid, which has qibla direction and wudu facilities, and the prayer space at Yonago Kitaro Airport. Checking these locations on the map before you travel makes it easier to combine them with the dunes, Mount Daisen and Sakaiminato.
Use the Halal Gourmet Japan map to line up meals and prayer along your route, and enjoy the San'in region's scenery at your own pace.
Content reviewed: August 15, 2026
