Timeline
09:00
Walk into the Aoya Kamijichi Site Museum as it opens. The free admission and quiet halls are perfect for seeing the Yayoi Period relics, including the rare tissue samples from ancient brains, without the midday crowds.
10:45
Head to Idegahama Beach for a long walk. The silica sand sings under your feet (narisuna), a sensory experience that pairs well with the historical silence of the museum. It is a 21-minute walk from the museum, heading west-northwest.
11:45
End your visit by returning to the museum or staying nearby. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, bring your own snack or plan to eat in Tottori city before or after this trip.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. If you visit in winter, arrive at 09:00 to ensure you have enough time before it closes at 17:00. The walk to Idegahama Beach is exposed, so dress for the wind.
Check before you go
- Aoya Kamijichi Site Museum is closed on Mondays.
- Last admission to the museum is 30 minutes before closing.
- There are no food or drink shops at the museum or Idegahama Beach; bring water and snacks.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).