Desert Tottori

Tottori Prefecture invites travelers from around the world to participate in numerous festivals and exhibitions that will be held this summer on its territory. @

The prefecture is located in the Tugoku region on the largest Japanese island of Honshu. Tourists usually come here to admire the largest sand dunes in the country on the shore of the Sea of ​​Japan. However, in the already coming summer season there are many other reasons for visiting Tottori.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the state park "San-In seaside" from July 13 to September 8, a large-scale exhibition of photos of fish living in local waters will take place on its territory. In addition, the family festival "Country of Children" will be held here on August 24.

From July 13 to August 25, the festival of the same name will be held on the territory of the "Kingdom of Manga", within the framework of which there will be numerous exhibitions devoted to the art of manga and anime. During this period, attractions will be open and exciting competitions will be held.

From August 10th to August 15th in Tottori city there will be a traditional dance festival with umbrellas "Tottori Xiang Xiang Matsuri". During the colorful dance procession, scheduled for August 14, around 4,000 dancers with umbrellas decorated with bells will walk along the central city streets.

Finally, from July 27 to July 28, the national holiday "Gaina Matsuri" will take place in Yonago city, during which mass marches with high poles, strewn with flashlights. The holiday ends with a colorful fireworks

June 20, 2013
Comment on the news

10 fresh news

  • On March 5, the 85th Geneva Motor Show starts (27 Feb)
  • Paris is deprived of one of the main attractions (27 Feb)
  • The tourist fell from a height of 500 meters, trying to make self (Feb 27)
  • There was not enough space for all the passengers on the Pobedy flight (27 Feb)
  • Championship Quidditch started in Spain (27 Feb)
  • Israeli passengers nearly beat the flight attendant because of the chocolates (Feb 27)
  • The most expensive ski resorts in Europe were determined (Feb 27)
  • @ Smoking m rihuany legalized in Washington (February 27) Increased foreign
  • roaming charges (February 27)
  • Ski season in Sochi will last until May (February 27)