Timeline
15:27
Arrive at Uradome Beach. The coast east of the sand dunes is rugged and magnificent, offering a perfect vantage point for the evening sky. Park or drop your bags and take a few minutes to orient yourself toward the west.
16:57
Find your spot on the designated national park coastline. The golden light starts at 16:53, so arrive early enough to settle in. Watch the light shift across the rugged rocks and sand as the day winds down.
17:27
Watch the sunset. At 17:27, the sun sets toward the west. This is the key moment. The sky will darken quickly after this, so enjoy the final colors while they last.
18:12
End your evening here. With the sun gone, the beach becomes quiet and cool. Take a final look at the darkened coast before heading back.
Local tip
The bus from Tottori Station Stop 4 to Uradome-Kaigan-guchi takes 1 hour and costs ¥680. From Iwami Station, it is 7 minutes and ¥160. Check the route for return times after sunset.
Check before you go
- Bus schedules can be sparse in the evening. Plan your return trip from Uradome-Kaigan-guchi before it gets too dark.
- The area is a national park. Respect the environment and stay on designated paths.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).