Chubu Tottori Sakyu Kodomo-no-Kuni

IM Denshi Tottori Sakyu Kodomo-no-Kuni

チュウブ 鳥取砂丘こどもの国

Tottori Sakyu Kodomo-no-Kuni was planned in 1968 as a commemorative project for the 100th anniversary of the Meiji period. It was established in 1973 with the aim of providing children with a playground full of greenery, sunshine, and clean air, where they can build strong bodies and cultivate rich sensibilities through creative play.

Reopened after renovations in March 2000, the expansive 19-hectare park is surrounded by nature with a close-up view of the magnificent Tottori Sand Dunes. It features large athletic playground equipment, a water play area, rides such as battery cars, and workshops (Woodworking Workshop, Sand Workshop) where children can enjoy various crafts.

Children can foster their imagination, learn, and build strong bodies while playing to their heart’s content.

Address 1157-1 Hamasaka, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
  • * Business hours are extended during Golden Week and the Obon period.
  • * Closed: 2nd Wednesday of the month (If it falls on a public holiday, closed the following day. Open every day in August).
  • * Year-end and New Year holidays: December 29th – January 1st
Admission Fee Adults & High School Students: 500 yen / Junior High School Students: 200 yen / Elementary School Students: Free / Foreign Tourists (passport presentation required): 250 yen
Winter Season (January – February): Adults & High School Students: 300 yen / Junior High School Students: 120 yen
  • * Junior high, high school, and university students are admitted free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
  • * Free admission for persons with disabilities, those requiring care, one accompanying caregiver, and persons with designated intractable diseases.
  • * Free admission for persons aged 70 and over.
Parking Free
Dining, etc. There is a food and drink corner (Open only on weekends and public holidays from early January to mid-March).
Box lunches: You can eat at the lawn area, under the shade of trees, or on covered benches (You are also welcome to bring your own food).
Vending machines: Available in several locations.
Facilities
  • – Site area: 163,987.49 square meters
  • – Building area: 2,724.30 square meters
  • – Facility details: Administration Building, Sozo-kan (Creation Hall), Multipurpose Hall, Sand Workshop, Woodworking Workshop,
    Food and Drink Corner, Children’s Square/Main Street, Water Play Area, Fountain Square,
    Cycle Monorail, Rail Train, Fluffy Dome, etc.
Important Notices
  • – For the health of children and fire prevention, the entire park is strictly non-smoking.
  • – Pets are not allowed.
  • – There are no trash cans in the park. Please take your trash home with you.
  • – Riding or bringing in vehicles (including bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, kick scooters, etc.) is prohibited.
  • – Bringing in or flying small unmanned aircraft (drones, etc.) is prohibited.
  • – Setting up tents, sun shelters, etc., using pegs is prohibited except in the upper area of the Sand Park. Even if you do not use pegs, please ensure they can be moved quickly so as not to disturb other guests.
Access
By Car
■ From Osaka via the Chugoku Expressway: Approx. 2.5 hours
  • – Sayo JCT > Tottori Expressway “Tottori I.C.” > Route 29 > Kodomo-no-Kuni
  • – Yamasaki I.C. > Route 29 > Kodomo-no-Kuni
■ From the Hiroshima area via the Chugoku Expressway
  • – Sayo-Tsuyama I.C. > Route 53 > Kodomo-no-Kuni

By Train
■ From the Osaka area via the Chizu Express
  • – Shin-Osaka > Tottori (Super Hakuto, approx. 2.5 hours)
  • – Kyoto > Tottori (Super Hakuto, approx. 3 hours)
■ From Okayama via the Chizu Express: Approx. 2 hours
  • – Okayama > Tottori (Limited Express Inaba)

By Bus
From Tottori Station, take the bus bound for “Sakyu (Sand Dunes)” or “Iwai” (approx. 15 minutes). Get off at the “Kodomo-no-Kuni Iriguchi (Children’s Park Entrance)” bus stop, then a 10-minute walk.
You can also use the Tottori Tourist Loop Bus “Loop Kirinjishi” (Operates only on weekends, public holidays, and during the summer vacation period).
Tottori Sand Dunes Area Bus Website (Tottori City Tourism Convention Association / Multilingual) ↓
https://www.torican.jp/en/feature/busstop
Contact Tottori Sakyu Kodomo-no-Kuni
Tel: 0857-24-2811
Fax: 0857-24-2812
Email: kodomo@hal.ne.jp