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Sunset

Golden Light on the Dunes

Grab a sweet treat before the sun dips below the horizon, then catch the last warm light on the sand.

Best time: 16:34About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    いずみおじさんのソフトクリーム

    Stop at いずみおじさんのソフトクリーム for a soft serve. It is open from 09:00 to 16:30, so arrive early to secure your snack before closing.

  2. 16:57

    Tottori Sand Dune Observatory

    Walk 4 minutes southeast to the Tottori Sand Dune Observatory. This spot is close enough to grab your treat and get into position without rushing.

  3. 17:12

    Tottori Sand Dune Observatory

    Watch the sunset toward the WSW. The observatory offers a clear view as the golden light fades into evening.

  4. 17:42

    浜坂公園

    Walk 40 minutes west-southwest to 浜坂公園 to end the evening in a quiet park setting away from the main dune area.

Local tip

The ice cream shop closes at 16:30. If you arrive after that, check the route to nearby alternatives, as レイガーデン closes at 17:30 but is in the same vicinity.

Check before you go

  • いずみおじさんのソフトクリーム is only open until 16:30.
  • レイガーデン is open until 17:30.

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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