Tottori Castle was originally built in 1532 and served as the regional center of power during Japan's era of warring states. Later it served as the seat of the Ikeda Clan who ruled the powerful Tottori fiefdom during the Edo Period. Unfortunately, the castle fell victim to the modernization policies of the Meiji Period government and was subsequently destroyed.
Today the Tottori Castle Ruins are all that remain on the side of Mount Kyusho at the northeastern end of the city center, with only the castle's stone walls and a single wooden gate still standing. Visitors may climb up the castle courtyards to an observation point that offers a commanding view over Tottori City. There are also hundreds of cherry trees planted along the stone walls which make the ruins one of the city's more popular cherry blossom viewing spots around early to mid April.
After the end of the feudal age in 1907, the former lord constructed a European-style building at the base of the castle ruins. Named Jinpukaku, the white wooden building features open verandas, brick fireplaces and a beautiful wooden spiral staircase that has become a key feature of its architecture.
The building was the first in Tottori to have electric lights and served as a symbol of modernization. Over the years it was also used as a guest house for the visiting crown prince, as a public hall, reception hall and a prefectural museum. Today it houses a small museum about the Ikeda Clan and serves as a public event space, while the Tottori Prefectural Museum moved to a larger complex nearby.
Getting there and around
Take the green line of the 100 Yen Kururi Bus from Tottori Station and get off at bus stop number 12 from where it is a few steps to the castle ruins. The bus ride takes about 10 minutes and costs 100 yen. Buses depart every 20 minutes. Alternatively, the ruins are a 30 minute walk from the station.
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Hours and Fees
Castle Ruins
Hours
Always open
Closed
No closing days
Admission
Free
Jinpukaku
Hours
9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed
Mondays (except national holidays), the day after national holidays, and during the New Year holidays
Admission
150 yen
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Links and Resources
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Hotels around Tottori
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Kansuitei KozeniyaClose to Myoyo-ji Temple, Kansuitei Kozeniya is situated in Tottori and has a hot spring bath and garden. It is set 48 km from Daijoji Temple and offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.4 km from the ryokan, while Ajiro-k? is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 9 km from Kansuitei Kozeniya.View on Booking.com -
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Ryokan MarumoOnly a 5-minute walk from JR Tottori Train Station, Ryokan Marumo offers Japanese-style accommodations with traditional garden views. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby and guests can soothe in the spacious public hot-spring bath. The rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Room includes a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. Ryokan Marumo is a 15-minute drive away from Tottori Sand Dunes and a 10-minute drive from Jinpukaku Hall. Tottori Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Photocopying services and a safety deposit box is available at the front desk. Luggage storage is offered as well, and ironing facilities and a trouser press can be borrowed. Free parking is on-site. A Japanese set-menu is served for breakfast. A traditional multi-course dinner can be requested but is subject to availability. Meals are served at the dining room.View on Booking.com -
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Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana)Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana) is located in Tottori, within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.9 km of Tottori Sand Dunes. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Ajiro-k? is 15 km from Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana), while Arayu is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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Y Pub & Hostel TottoriY Pub & Hostel Tottori has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tottori. The property is around 48 km from Daijoji Temple, 6.7 km from Tottori Sand Dunes and 15 km from Ajiro-k?. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Y Pub & Hostel Tottori also feature a city view. All rooms have bed linen. Arayu is 36 km from the accommodation, while Shamine Tottori is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from Y Pub & Hostel Tottori.View on Booking.com -
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Super Hotel Tottori EkimaeSet within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 7.4 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae offers rooms in Tottori. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, each room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Ajiro-k? is 16 km from the accommodation, while Arayu is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 9 km from Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae.View on Booking.com -
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Drop Inn TottoriDrop Inn Tottori is situated in the centre of Tottori city, only a 5-minute walk from Tottori Station and a 3-minute walk from Tottori Station Bus Terminal. Tottori Airport is a 15-minute drive, while the Tottori Sand Dune is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The accommodation boasts dormitory rooms that come equipped with single beds and storage space, a safety box and TV. Guests will also find power sockets and USB sockets, as well as small shelves and clothes hangers for their convenience. All rooms are locked automatically, and guests can enter their rooms with card keys. Every floor features 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms and a powder room. Laundry machines can be found on the 2nd and 4th floors. Free bath amenities such as makeup removers, cotton pads, hair dryers and hair straighteners are provided. The on-site cafe serves meals and beverages including alcoholic drinks.View on Booking.com -
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Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki KitaguchiSet within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.8 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tottori. The property is situated 15 km from Ajiro-k?, 36 km from Arayu and 300 metres from Shamine Tottori. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 8 km from Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Monarque TottoriSituated 600 metres from JR Tottori Train Station, Hotel Monarque Tottori features an indoor hot-spring bath and a restaurant. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, LCD TV, private bathroom and toilet with washing machine. Tottori Airport is 10 km from the hotel. Jinpukaku is 1.9 km away, Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.3 km away, and Hakuto Coast is 13 km away. On-site parking is free. Guests of Hotel Monarque Tottori can enjoy a massage, relax in the hot springs, or check out the hotel's shops. Luggage can be stored at the front desk. You can enjoy a variety of meals at the restaurant "Patlier".View on Booking.com -
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Guest House Hamada-enOffering a garden and mountain view, Guest House Hamada-en is situated in Tottori, 41 km from Daijoji Temple and 3.9 km from Tottori Sand Dunes. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and bidet. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ajiro-k? is 8.2 km from the guest house, while Arayu is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 10 km from Guest House Hamada-en.View on Booking.com -
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APA Hotel Tottori Ekimae Minami -OLD APA Hotel Tottori Ekimae-Offering a Japanese restaurant, APA Hotel Tottori Ekimae Minami is a 2-minute walk from JR Tottori Train Station. Rooms have an LCD TV and free wired internet. All of the air-conditioned rooms at Tottori Ekimae APA Hotel include an en suite bathroom and offer video-on-demand movies for purchase. A Yukata robe, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea are provided. Some rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Tottori Airport and Tottori Sakyu Sand Dunes are both a 20-minute drive away. Uradome Kaigan Beach is 20 km away. Luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. A coin launderette is located on site. Ginyuba Restaurant serves Japanese and Western buffet breakfasts at an additional charge. Japanese-style dinner is also available.View on Booking.com
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