Uradome Beach

Designated as a national park, the coast just east of the sand dunes is rugged and magnificent.

Getting there: 1 hour and ¥680 by bus from Tottori Station Stop 4 to Uradome-Kaigan-guchi, then 7 minutes walk north. This bus can also be taken from Iwami Station (7 minutes and ¥160)

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Kyoto Air Sports
All-day hang gliding lessons suitable for beginners. Reservations required.
Courses are offered daily from April through November¥11,000
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Tottori Sakyu Sandboard School
鳥取砂丘サンドボードスクール
This is by far the best place in Japan to experience sandboarding. Each course lasts 2 hours, reservations required. There must also be at least 10 people signed up for that day, or the course will be cancelled.
Thu, Apr 15 to Nov 30¥2,500 per course
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Zero Paraglider School
ゼロパラグライダースクール
Half-day paragliding courses suitable for beginners, operated by professionals. If you've never tried paragliding, these sandy surfaces are a good place to start. Reservations required.
Daily from late Mar to Nov¥6500 for each half-day course
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Rakudaya
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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.
Closed · opens 9 amSingle rider ¥1800, double ¥3000, picture ¥500, includes dune entrance