Timeline
15:43
Take the bus from Tottori Station Stop 9 towards Mochigase to Kawahara. It is a 30-minute ride followed by a 15-minute walk up the hill to the observation tower. Arrive early to secure a good spot on the terrace.
16:53
Wait for the golden light. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the Hatto and Sendai rivers. The observation tower offers a clear view of the horizon.
17:43
Stay for a few minutes as the sky darkens. The modest museum inside is closed after 17:00, but the exterior views remain striking in the twilight.
Local tip
The bus from Tottori Station Stop 9 runs towards Mochigase. Check the route for return times as services become infrequent in the evening. The tower is open until 17:00 in winter, so plan your arrival to ensure you can enter before closing if you wish to see the museum.
Check before you go
- Bus schedule from Tottori Station Stop 9 to Kawahara.
- Opening hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00 (Apr-Sep: Sat to 21:00).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).