FAQ

At Tottori Sand Dunes, prior notification is required for drone flights, filming and photography by bringing in props and filming equipment (including cosplays).

Newspapers, TV, magazines, and other media are also required to notify the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center in advance, who wish to film or take photographs in Tottori Sand Dunes.

Please use the inquiry mail form on the website or the application form, and submit the form to the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center.

Please try to submit notification one week before you would like to film or take photos at Tottori Sand Dunes.

Click here to download and submit the notification form 

<For inquiries and submissions, please contact>

San’in Kaigan National Park Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

TEL: 0857-22-0021 E-mail: shinsei@sakyu-vc.com

After confirming the contents of the submission, we will explain the precautions to be taken when filming or shooting.【terms and conditions】

Please note that the information submitted will be shared with the relevant organizations, ①and ② below.

Depending on the shooting content, such as using large-scale equipment for shooting, permission from the Natural Park Law and the Cultural Properties Protection Law is required.

①Natural Park Law

・Uradome Ranger Office, Kinki Regional Environment Office, Ministry of the Environment

・Natural Green Resources Division, Tottori Prefecture

・Tourism/Geopark Promotion Section, Tottori City

②Cultural property protection law

・Board of Education, Tottori City

 Tottori Sand Dunes enlightment flyer

Notification form is required in advance for drone flights in the Tottori Sand Dunes. However, please refrain from drone flying and practice by beginners. (There are many tourists and it is difficult to control the drone with wind from the sea and sand in the dunes.)

Click here to download and submit the notification form 

<For inquiries and submissions, please contact>

San’in Kaigan National Park Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

TEL: 0857-22-0021 E-mail: shinsei@sakyu-vc.com

After confirming the contents of the submission, we will explain the precautions to be taken when filming or shooting.【terms and conditions】

Please drop in at the reception counter of Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center before shooting.

About flying drones in the dunes… Regarding flying drones in the Tottori Sand Dunes is prohibited by the “Ordinance to Protect and Care the best Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan” from causing harm or fear to people.

・Flight is possible when the wind speed is 5 meters or less

→ You can check the current wind speed with  TOTTORI SAKYU NAVI

・The distance between the aircraft and the pilot is limited to about 100 meters, limited to the visible range

・Check for the presence of a third party.

・Keep enough distance between third party and drone

The following acts are also prohibited under the Aviation Law unless approved by the Osaka Aviation Bureau.

・Flying drones during night time and out of sight.

・When maintaining a certain operating distance is less than 30 meters between the drone and the persons or properties.

・Operate drones over event sites where many people gather.

・Transport hazardous materials such as explosives by drones.

・Drop any objects from the drone.

* Drones are not allowed to fly during the busiest holiday period in Japan, Bon Festival in mid-August and Golden Week starting from the end of April to the beginning of May, as many tourists come. We appreciate your understanding.

There are coin-opened how showers ( 100 yen for 3 minutes) in the “Sakyu Kaikan” located on the other side of the Visitor Center.  *Not available during winter.

The Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center has an outdoor resting area with free foot showers and kid’s showers. ( Available: 9:00-17:00)

And you will find the hot spring “Sakyu Onsen Fureai Kaikan” head about 3km east from the Visitor Center.

You can go with your shoes, but sand may get into your shoes.

■Rubber boots – Available for rent at the “Sakyu Kaikan” located on the other side of the Visitor Center. There is no worry of sand getting into boots.

■Sandals – Free rental sandals are available in the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center corridor. Store your shoes in your car or use a coin locker.

Sandals are not available for rental in winter and the summer when the surface temperature of sand is too high.

The number of boots and sandals is limited. We do not accept footwear reservation.

Camel Riding Experience may be closed irregularly, and camels may take days off depending on the weather.

Free Wi-Fi is available in Tottori Sand Dunes.

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■Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
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Swimming along the coast of the Tottori Sand Dunes is prohibited by the “Ordinance to Protedct and Care the best Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan”.

Prease contact the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center for lost properties in and around the dunes.

There are no restrictions on the use of sleds in the Tottori Sand Dunes, but there are some precautions.

・Can only sled on the east side of Umanose (Horse’s Back).
・Pay attention before sledding to those who experience sandboarding.
・Please take sleds and cardboards home with you.

In the Tottori Sand Dunes, you can enter with your pets on a leash. Pet owners are responsible for collecting and disposing of their pet’s waste.

In the Tottori Sand Dunse Visitor Center, you can enter with your Guide dogs. Please note other general pets are not allowed to enter to visitor center even in your arms.

■Tottori Sand Dunes

There are no admission restrictions on Tottori Sand Dunes. Open 24 hours.

■Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center
9：00～17：00

■Tottori Sand Dunes Parking Lot

There are no admission restrictions on the parking lot. You may enter and leave day and night.

Please use “Tottori Sand Dunes Parking Lot” ( in front of the visitor center), there is no dedicated parking at the visitor center.

※Please refer to this site for the information on temporary parking lots in GW.

<Parking fee (per day)>

Motorcycle & Scooter  200 yen

Standard-sized car       500 yen

Medium-sized bus      1000 yen

Large-sized bus           2000 yen

*There is no entrance/exit gate in the parking lot so you may enter and leave day and night.

<Inquires about parking>
Nature Park Fundation Tottori Branch   0857-23-7652

Your packed lunches can be eaten in the outdoor resting area with a roof.

There is no space for lunch inside the visitor center.

1F (Indoor resting area)  –  Only drinks allowed

2F (Exhibition zones, Study corner, and Library)  –  No food and drink allowed

Due to the effects of the COVID-19 infections, the lending of boots and sandals has been suspended.

There are free wheelchair rental services available at the reception counter of the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center.

 The terrace where you can get the whole panoramic view of the Tottori Sand Dunes can be accessed by the wooden slope from the Tottori Sand Dunes Parking Lot. The usual wheelchair can be reached up to the terrace. Driving on the sand will not proceed unless you use a special wheelchair for sand dunes.

 ■Wheelchairs for inside the Tottori Sand Dunes Visitor Center

■Special wheelchairs for driving on the sand dunes

 The number is limited, please feel free to contact us. (Wheelchair reservations are not accepted)