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Sunset

Golden Dunes at Sunset

Catch the wind-sculpted patterns of the dunes as the light turns gold and the crowds thin.

Best time: 16:34About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:34

    いずみおじさんのソフトクリーム

    Grab a soft serve and watch the dunes wake up.

  2. 16:19

    Tottori Sand Dunes

    Walk to the main dune area and find a quiet spot to wait for the light.

  3. 16:34

    Tottori Sand Dunes

    Watch the golden light hit the sand. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the dunes from the side.

  4. 17:19

    Tottori Sand Dunes & Beach

    Stroll down to the beach to see the dunes meet the sea in the fading light.

Local tip

The dunes are open 24 hours, but the soft serve place closes at 16:30. Arrive before the golden light starts to secure your snack and a good viewing spot before the evening visitors arrive.

Check before you go

  • いずみおじさんのソフトクリーム is open 09:00-16:30. Plan to arrive at least an hour before the golden light moment to ensure they are still serving.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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