Rakudaya

らくだや

Anyone who knows anything about sand dunes knows that they're meant to be traveled atop a camel. You'll find the camels by the main entrance in front of the lift. The actual riding time is quite brief. You may want to watch other riders make the 10-minute circuit before paying for a ride.

Address: 2164-806 Fukubecho, Yuyama
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–5 pm
Tue 9 am–5 pm
Wed 9 am–5 pm
Thu 9 am–5 pm
Fri 9 am–5 pm
Sat 9 am–5 pm
Sun 9 am–5 pm
Price: Single rider ¥1800, double ¥3000, picture ¥500, includes dune entrance
Website: rakudaya.info (opens in a new tab)

Mon	9 am–5 pm
Tue	9 am–5 pm
Wed	9 am–5 pm
Thu	9 am–5 pm
Fri	9 am–5 pm
Sat	9 am–5 pm
Sun	9 am–5 pm

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