Passeios por Tottori Sand Dunes

This is a local tour group from HIS Japan, and the tours are generally conducted in Japanese. If there are foreign travelers who don't speak Japanese, the tour leader will use simple English to explain important information. I observed that foreign travelers might be arranged in the front seats, possibly for the convenience of the tour leader in explaining things. If you book the tour directly with HIS, there's an additional charge to specify front-row seating. The price of this tour on KLOOK was originally more expensive than on the HIS official website, but there was a 30% off promotion, so KLOOK ended up being cheaper. The one-way bus journey is about 2.5 hours, and the bus has four-row seating, which is a bit cramped. The seating chart is posted at the bus entrance, so you can check your seat when boarding. Lunch is about 1 hour, where we enjoyed a full crab meal. The ingredients were of average quality, but the presentation looked impressive. After lunch, we took a cable car to the sand dunes and played for 1 hour. The Tottori Sand Dunes are truly magnificent, and climbing up the 'horse's back' was quite a workout. Fortunately, the weather that day (March 1st) was excellent and not very cold. On the way, we also saw a spot where you could take photos with camels, which really made it feel like we were in a desert. Finally, at the souvenir shop in the center of the sand dunes, we bought some local Tottori specialties (such as 20th Century Pear cakes). Next, we visited the Hakuto Shrine, where the guide told us the story of the White Rabbit of Inaba, and we also shopped at the roadside rest stop nearby. The last stop was a 160-year-old tofu chikuwa shop, where almost all products were available for tasting, and free soy milk and water were provided. On the way back, we also ate croquettes, which are said to be a local specialty, at the Akamatsu rest stop. Overall, it was a very good experience, and I hope to arrange a more in-depth trip to Tottori in the future.

I joined a fully booked tour, and the guide and driver provided excellent service. My fellow tour members were also very kind and friendly. We visited the sand dunes I had longed to see. Although the journey was quite long, we stopped twice for short breaks. I got to eat shabu-shabu crab meat and saw camels and the vast sand dunes. It was a very enjoyable experience. The only downside was that time was a bit tight, so I didn't get to ride the cable car 🚡. The second attraction was the relatively lesser-known Yunomura Onsen, where soaking my feet in the footbath was incredibly relaxing. The guide was very attentive and, knowing I hadn't brought a towel, kindly offered me a pack of tissues. Watching the river view, feeling the breeze, and seeing the traces left by Sayuri Yoshinaga, it felt like time stood still. The return journey was long due to traffic, but I was lucky enough to stumble upon a snowy mountain view at a rest stop. My seatmate, who knew I was from overseas, even recommended souvenirs from Osaka, and chatting with her was truly delightful. This trip was definitely worthwhile. The bus had charging sockets and Wi-Fi, so there was no need to worry about my phone running out of battery or losing internet connection. I will definitely come again if I have the chance.

It was cloudy until morning and cold enough to see our breath because it rained the night before the tour. However, thanks to our self-proclaimed weather fairy guide, Jeon Ara, we were able to see Mount Fuji on the way back to Tokyo. It was a breathtaking view that we encountered after a long wait, making for an even more pleasant end to our trip 🗻. It was great that Guide Jeon Ara adjusted the itinerary according to the weather and on-site conditions, rather than sticking to the planned order. We were also grateful for her recommendations for delicious snacks at each location and her accurate guidance and explanations 💗. I realized that seeing Mount Fuji is more difficult than expected and requires a lot of luck (😅). Since the temperature is about 5 degrees lower than in downtown Tokyo, the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom and the weather will be warmer until late April, so it would be a good time to visit in April 🌸.

December 28, 2025: My first trip to Fukuoka with my family, we bought a package tour. It was my first time seeing snow in Japan, and we even had a small snowball fight. Our tour guide told us that the group from the day before couldn't make it up because of the snow on the ground. We were lucky today; although there wasn't much snow, it was still a great experience. The scenery in Itoshima was truly beautiful, and the coconut trees were lovely too. We had a lot of fun on the swings and it was also perfect for taking photos. The Ichiran factory is also a great place for an outing. For lunch, our guide arranged for us to eat Ichiran ramen. We heard it was the main branch, so we didn't have to queue outside with everyone else, which was also a great treat. Finally, at Miyajidake Shrine, enjoying delicious food and watching the sunset was a truly perfect combination. So happy, so happy!

We had a wonderful experience on this day tour to Kusasenri Grassland (Kusasenrigahama) and Takachiho Gorge. Our tour guide, Daisy Wu, was very lovely and friendly. She speaks both English and Chinese fluently, which made communication very easy for everyone in the group. During each stop, she also recommended different local food spots for us to try, which was very helpful. Originally, our itinerary was supposed to include Aso Crater as well. However, due to a recent helicopter accident and the ongoing rescue operations, the crater area was temporarily closed. Daisy handled the situation very well and brought us to an alternative spot instead. Luckily, the weather today was very clear, so we were still able to see Aso Crater from Kusasenri Grassland, which made the experience even more special. Overall, this is a highly recommended day tour. Thank you for the lovely keychain souvenir, it’s a nice memory from the trip. Hope to join another tour with Daisy again in the future!

This tour was a local group tour. On the day of departure, there were two large groups, all locals, and the guide only spoke Japanese. However, the guide was well-prepared, having printed out Chinese introductions for each attraction and clearly indicating the meeting times for each spot on slips of paper. The crab meal was incredibly generous, with a whole crab plus various dim sum, which was very satisfying. The sand dunes and the Sand Museum were also great experiences 😊 but I wish the visiting time could have been longer, as it felt a bit rushed. The transportation arrangements were also comfortable, with several short rest stops during the long journey. This itinerary was very satisfying 😌

The Mount Fuji tour was truly an unforgettable experience. Most of all, thanks to our guide, Kanazawa-san, we were able to enjoy the trip more comfortably and pleasantly. During the journey, she kindly explained everything one by one, and meticulously informed us about photo spots and sights, which made our satisfaction high throughout the trip. The scenery of Mount Fuji was also incredibly beautiful, and thanks to Kanazawa-san's bright and considerate guidance, the day felt even more special. If I go on a Mount Fuji tour again, she is definitely the guide I would want to be with again. Thank you very much :)

Dankbar, dass ich mich für diese Tour entschieden habe. Das ist perfekt für den Herbst. Blätter und Bäume sind atemberaubend! Der Sakurai-Schrein ist wie auf einer Postkarte! Sehr schön! Schade, dass man am Strand nicht schwimmen darf. :(