A private day tour of the Kansai region of Japan | Pick-up and drop-off in and around Osaka city area | Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Amanohashidate, Lake Biwa, Shirahama, Awaji Island, Wakayama, Tottori
1. Spend a full day exploring Tottori Sand Dunes, one of Japan's largest sand dunes, and experience camel riding while capturing the dreamlike scenery where the dunes meet the sea.
2. Visit the Sand Dunes and Sand Museum, which are designated as national natural monuments, and appreciate the sand sculpture art with themes that change with the seasons.
3. We will take you to the Hakuto Shrine, the birthplace of the mythical "Inaba White Rabbit". Here you can find rabbit amulets to pray for a happy marriage, and the torii gates on the coast are a popular spot for taking photos.
4. Includes a locally-limited seafood lunch made with fresh seafood caught in the waters near San-yin.
5. Private car pick-up and drop-off eliminates the fatigue of long-distance travel, taking you directly from Osaka to your destination without taking detours, allowing you to efficiently visit all the major attractions.
6. Small group itineraries offer a high degree of flexibility, making them suitable for couples, families with children, friends traveling together, and other similar combinations.
7. The itinerary will stop at a souvenir shop along the way, where you can buy Tottori-limited specialties such as Sand Dune Spicy Leeks and Kitarō merchandise.
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This tour is a private tour day trip with fixed pick-up and drop-off from hotels/stations in Osaka city. There are no group tours with strangers, allowing you to customize your own pace of sightseeing. Enjoy a one-stop tour of Tottori's classic must-see attractions: Japan's largest Tottori Sand Dunes, the Sand Museum, Shirato Shrine, and Shirato Coast. Take in the magnificent scenery where the sand dunes meet the Sea of Japan, and visit the mythical sacred site to take photos of the seaside torii gate. At the same time, savor authentic Tottori Wagyu beef and local seafood cuisine. A daytime tour combining cultural sightseeing, sand dune experience, and gourmet feast is all in one.
The entire trip is accompanied by a licensed driver-guide who speaks both Chinese and Japanese. They are familiar with local hidden photo spots and popular restaurants and can assist with shop reservations. You are not bound by public transportation schedules and can freely stop at each attraction to take photos, dine, and buy souvenirs. You can leave your luggage in the car throughout the trip without having to carry your bags around.
Multiple vehicle models available | Passenger and luggage capacity specifications
7-seater | Toyota Alphard Second Generation (similar models)
Passenger capacity: Up to 6 passengers
Luggage capacity: 3 x 28-inch suitcases / 4 x 25-inch suitcases / 5 x 24-inch suitcases
Suitable for couples or small groups of friends, the car offers a spacious and private interior with a comfortable ride.
10-seater | Toyota Hiace (similar models)
Passenger capacity: Up to 9 passengers
Luggage capacity: 9 x 28-inch suitcases / 10 x 26-inch suitcases / 14 x 24-inch suitcases
Suitable for large families and groups of friends traveling together, the large trunk can hold a lot of luggage and souvenirs.
14-seater | Toyota Hiace (similar models)
Passenger capacity: Up to 11 passengers
Luggage capacity: 5 x 28-inch suitcases / 6 x 26-inch suitcases / 8 x 24-inch suitcases
Suitable for small to medium-sized groups, it still offers comfortable seating space even when traveling in groups of more.
18-seater | Toyota Coaster (or similar models)
Passenger capacity: Up to 18 passengers
Luggage capacity: 18 28-inch suitcases / 20 26-inch suitcases / 22 24-inch suitcases
Suitable for large groups of family and friends, or company groups, offering spacious seating and luggage space comparable to a bus.
Charter time: 10 hours
Service hours: 8:00 to 21:00
Pick-up and drop-off locations: The default pick-up and drop-off locations are within Osaka City (if you need to pick up or drop off at a different location, please make a note when placing your order and contact customer service for confirmation).
Trip distance: One day / within 300 kilometers
Service rights
✅ Standard 10-hour car rental time, free waiting within the time limit.
Whether you're strolling through the sand dunes, visiting art museums, enjoying the seaside scenery, or savoring Wagyu beef, you can slow down and explore at your own pace. There are no extra charges for waiting within the agreed time. You can directly access major attractions in Tottori, saving you the time spent on long train transfers, allowing you to efficiently explore the essence of San'in in one day.
✅ Comprehensive bilingual local driver and guide service
Our drivers are familiar with the local customs and culture of Tottori and can recommend hidden gems and authentic restaurants known only to locals, as well as assist with restaurant reservations. The vehicles are regularly cleaned and disinfected, and are equipped with free drinking water and mosquito repellent, ensuring a clean and private riding environment.
✅ Suitable for all ethnic groups
Suitable for couples' anniversary trips, family outings, sightseeing with friends, and food and photography tours, allowing for flexible combinations of sand dune natural landscapes, shrines and historical sites, and coastal scenery.
Luxury 7-seater Alphard exterior (images for reference only)
Comfortable 7-seat Alphard exterior (images for reference only)
Comfortable 7-seat Alphard interior (images for reference only)
Comfortable 10-seat business van, Hiace (Image for reference only)
Comfortable 10-seat Hiace business interior (images for reference only)
(The image of the comfortable 14-seat Hiace 9 is for reference only.)
What You Can Expect
Important Info
Surcharge(s)
From the second one onwards, it's a baby car seat/child car seat.
The first infant or child seat is provided free of charge. For each additional seat, an extra 2,000 yen will be charged, payable in cash to the driver on the same day. Please indicate the required quantity when placing your order.
Overtime fee
The daily usage time is limited to 10 hours. Additional overtime fees will apply for any time exceeding this limit, payable in cash to the driver on the same day.
7-10 seater: 5,000 yen per hour. Overtime exceeding 10 minutes is charged as half an hour, and overtime exceeding half an hour is charged as a full hour.
14 seater: 6,000 yen per hour. Overtime exceeding 10 minutes is charged as half an hour, and overtime exceeding half an hour is charged as a full hour.
Cleaning costs
If a passenger causes serious damage to the vehicle during their ride (such as vomiting, odor, or other situations that are difficult to clean), a cleaning fee will be charged at the discretion of the vehicle based on the actual situation.
Reminders
A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
To facilitate driver contact and protect your rights, please be sure to check your KKday message after placing your order.
If the chartered time on the day of travel exceeds the time originally confirmed during the consultation (including traffic conditions such as traffic jams), an additional overtime fee must be paid to the driver on-site.
On the day of your trip, to ensure a smoother journey, the driver will suggest a return time based on current traffic conditions and may adjust the order of attractions. Please be aware of this.
If you need to make any changes to your itinerary, please submit your request at least 24 hours before departure, otherwise it may be difficult to process.
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