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San'in Coast by Car: Dunes, Castles & Quiet Shrines
5 days · 12 stops · ¥80,000–¥120,000
Sat, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 9
Five days tracing the Sea of Japan coast from Tottori's sand coast to Izumo's ancient shrines, with a rental car unlocking quiet fishing villages, hidden temples, and sunset lakes.
Days
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Wakasa-juku
Tottori
Schedule
Day 01 of 05🛬
Arrive 10:00 · first activity from 12:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at TTJ · Sat, Jun 5 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Mount · 2 nights
Sat, Jun 5 → Mon, Jun 7 · 2 guests
12:30
EXPLORE
若桜宿
Stay ~1h 15m
A quiet post town reached by a scenic single-track railway road — white-walled storehouses and a covered walkway, almost tourist-free.
~1h 6m by train
14:51
EXPLORE
砂の美術館
Stay ~1h 30m
Fukube Station
Incredible sand sculptures from global artists — a quick, air-conditioned stop before the dunes.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tottori Dunes & Uradome → Mount Daisen & Yonago · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Shimane & Iwami · Days 3–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Getting around
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥11,000–¥22,000 / person / day
¥110,000–¥220,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 11 travel legs and 4 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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