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30-644: Tottori is the capital and largest city of Tottori Prefecture, with other major cities including Yonago , Kurayoshi , and Sakaiminato . Tottori Prefecture is home to the Tottori Sand Dunes , the largest sand dunes system in Japan, and Mount Daisen , the highest peak in the Chūgoku Mountains . The word "Tottori" in Japanese is formed from two kanji characters. The first, 鳥 , means "bird" and

60-418: A centre for research into arid agriculture, hosting Tottori University 's Arid Land Research Center. Hyōgo Prefecture Okayama Prefecture Tottori Prefecture Tottori has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa ) with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year. Per Japanese census data, the population of Tottori is as follows. Tottori has

90-522: A result of this merger. Tottori gained special city status on October 1, 2005, with in increased local autonomy. The 2016 Tottori earthquake caused moderate damage and several injuries, but no fatalities. Tottori has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 32 members. Tottori contributes 12 members to the Tottori Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics,

120-562: Is a national park in the Chūgoku region , Honshū , Japan , and spans the prefectures of Okayama , Shimane , and Tottori . Mount Daisen is the focus of the park, which also includes the volcanic mountains and plains of Hiruzen , Mount Kenashi , Mount Sanbe , and Mount Hōbutsu . The Izumo Plain region of the park is home to the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan, the Izumo-taisha . The Oki Islands are also an important component of

150-529: Is derived from the first mora in Japanese for " と " combined with the picture of a flying bird, and symbolizes peace, liberty, and the advancement of the Tottori Prefecture. It was enacted in 1968 to celebrate the 100th year from the first year of the Meiji Era . Tottori, Tottori Tottori ( 鳥取市 , Tottori-shi ) is the capital and the largest city of Tottori Prefecture in

180-428: Is located next to Koyama Lake on the west end of the city. The privately funded Tottori University of Environmental Studies is located in the south-eastern part of Tottori city, near the town of Yazu . These two universities are not to be confused with the 2-year junior college in the prefecture, Tottori College , which is located in the central city of Kurayoshi . Tottori has 39 public elementary schools operated by

210-497: Is located within the former area of Mochigase that was merged into the city of Tottori in 2004. Four cities are located in Tottori Prefecture: These are the towns and villages in each district : Per Japanese census data, Tottori is the least populated prefecture in Japan. Tottori Prefecture is heavily agricultural and its products are shipped to the major cities of Japan. Some of the famous products are

240-524: Is one more special education school operated by the national government. [REDACTED] JR West - Inbi Line [REDACTED] JR West - San'in Main Line The city's main street (Wakasa, or "young cherry blossom " street) runs north from the station and terminates at the foot of the Kyushouzan ("eternal pine") mountain. Around this mountain lies the oldest part of the city. Its centre

270-665: Is the now ruined Tottori Castle , once the property of the Ikeda clan daimyō who ruled the Tottori Domain during the Edo period . It is open to the public, and is the site of the Castle Festival in autumn each year. In the vicinity are temples, museums, and public parks. The city also hosts the prefecturally famous Shan-shan festival in the summer, which features teams of people dressing up and dancing with large umbrellas;

300-573: The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 the region was pacified. The Tokugawa shogunate installed the Ikeda clan at Tottori Castle . The clan retained control of the area until throughout the Edo period (1603–1868) and the resources of the area financially and materially supported the shogunate. The two provinces remained in place until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, and the boundaries of Tottori Prefecture were established in 1888. After

330-517: The Chūgoku region of Japan . As of 30 November 2022 , the city had an estimated population of 183,383 in 81,732 households and a population density of 240 persons per km². The total area of the city is 765.31 square kilometres (295.49 sq mi). Most of the city is within the San'in Kaigan Geopark . The city of Tottori which located in east next to the Chūgoku Mountains ,

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360-596: The Meiji restoration , Tottori was incorporated as a city on October 1, 1889, with the implementation of the modern municipalities system. Most of the downtown area was destroyed by the Tottori earthquake of September 10, 1943, which killed over 1000 people, and much of the rebuilt city was destroyed again in the Great Tottori Fire of April 17, 1952. In the 1950s, and again in 2004, redistricting (" gappei ") of

390-703: The Mukibanda Yayoi remains , located in the low foothills of Mount Daisen in the cities of Daisen and Yonago . Numerous kofun tumuli from the Kofun period (250 – 538) are located across the prefecture. In 645, under the Taika reforms , the area in present-day Tottori Prefecture became two provinces, Hōki and Inaba . During the Genpei War (1180–1185) between the Taira and Minamoto clans in

420-601: The nashi pear , nagaimo yam , Japanese scallion , negi , and watermelon . The prefecture is also a major producer of rice . Historically, the region had extensive linguistic diversity. While the standard Tokyo dialect of the Japanese language is now used in Tottori Prefecture, several other dialects are also used. Many of them are grouped with Western Japanese , and include the Chugoku and Umpaku dialects. The sports teams listed below are based in Tottori. The symbol

450-530: The city flows the Sendai River . It is 300 km by land from Hiroshima city, which is a regional hub city in the Chūgoku region, but on the other hand, it is 180 km from Kobe City, 190 km from Osaka City, and 220 km from Kyoto City. Within Japan the city is best known for the Tottori Sand Dunes which are a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from outside the prefecture. The sand dunes are also important as

480-478: The city government, and one by the national government. It has 13 public middle schools operated by the city government, one by the national government and one private middle school. The city has seven public high schools operated by the Tottori Prefectural Board of Education, and four private high schools. The prefecture also operates four special education schools for the handicapped and there

510-453: The city is part of Tottori 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan . As the administrative center of Tottori Prefecture, the city of Tottori is the regional center for commerce. Agricultural products include rice and Tottori is also famous for its production of scallions . Tottori City has two universities. The main campus of Tottori University , a national public university,

540-403: The city's borders increased its size to include a number of surrounding areas. On November 1, 2004, the town of Kokufu , the village of Fukube (both from Iwami District ), the towns of Aoya , Ketaka and Shikano (all from Ketaka District ), the towns of Kawahara and Mochigase and the village of Saji (all from Yazu District ) were merged into Tottori. Ketaka District was dissolved as

570-516: The emperor. Homatsu-wake no Mikoto played with this swan and at last learned to speak. Therefore, Yukaha Tana was liberally rewarded, and was granted the title of Tottori no Miyakko." (Aston, translation) Tottori Prefecture was settled very early in the prehistoric period of Japan, as evidenced by remains from the Jōmon period (14,000 – 300 BC). The prefecture has the remains of the largest known Yayoi period (300 BC – 250 AD) settlement in Japan,

600-597: The highest peak in Daisen-Oki National Park [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Daisen-Oki National Park Daisen-Oki National Park in Japan Location Honshū , Japan Coordinates 35°27′N 133°46′E  /  35.450°N 133.767°E  / 35.450; 133.767 Area 319.27 km Established February 1, 1936 Daisen-Oki National Park ( 大山隠岐国立公園 , Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen )

630-632: The late- Heian period , Tottori became a base for anti-Taira forces, specifically at two temples, Daisen-ji and Sanbutsu-ji . By the beginning of the Kamakura period (1185–1333) shōen estates were established to directly support the Imperial court and various temples. Successive clans controlled the region during the Sengoku period (15th to 17th century), most notably the Yamana clan , but after

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660-420: The lowest population among prefectural capitals in Japan. Tottori is part of ancient Inaba Province , and the place name "Tottori" can be found in the early Heian period Wamyō Ruijushō . Tottori Castle was completed in 1545 and the surrounding castle town forms the core of the modern city. During the Edo period , Tottori was the seat of a branch of the Ikeda clan , which ruled Tottori Domain . Following

690-492: The name 'Shan-shan' is said to come from the sound made by the small bells and pieces of metal attached to the umbrellas, which are very large. An exceptionally big example of a Shan-shan umbrella graces the main foyer of Tottori Station. At the beginning of every summer, Tottori is host to one of the biggest beach parties in the country, the San In Beach Party. The event lasts an entire weekend and some top names on

720-402: The national DJ circuit are invited to perform. Daisen-Oki National Park Coordinates : 35°27′N 133°46′E  /  35.450°N 133.767°E  / 35.450; 133.767 National Park in Chūgoku, Japan Daisen-Oki National Park 大山隠岐国立公園 IUCN category II ( national park ) [REDACTED] Mount Daisen ,

750-538: The occupation of Korea and Taiwan in the 20th century, and the establishment of the Manchukuo puppet state in 1932, Tottori's harbors on the Japan Sea served as an active transit point for goods between Japan and the colonial areas. Before the end of World War II the prefecture was hit by a massive magnitude 7.2 earthquake, the 1943 Tottori earthquake , which destroyed 80% of the city of Tottori, and greatly damaged

780-3212: The original on August 25, 2007 . Retrieved 2012-02-28 . v t e National parks of Japan National Parks Akan Amami Guntō Ashizuri-Uwakai Aso-Kujū Bandai-Asahi Chichibu-Tama-Kai Chūbu-Sangaku Daisen-Oki Daisetsuzan Fuji-Hakone-Izu Hakusan Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi Iriomote-Ishigaki Ise-Shima Jōshinetsu Kōgen Kerama Shotō Kirishima-Kinkowan Kushiro Shitsugen Minami Alps Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan Nikkō Ogasawara Oze Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu Saikai Sanin Kaigan Sanriku Fukkō Setonaikai Shikotsu-Tōya Shiretoko Towada-Hachimantai Unzen-Amakusa Yambaru Yakushima Yoshino-Kumano [REDACTED] Quasi-National Parks Abashiri Aichi Kōgen Akiyoshidai Biwako Chōkai Echigo Sanzan-Tadami Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Genkai Hayachine Hiba-Dōgo-Taishaku Hida-Kisogawa Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Ibi-Sekigahara-Yōrō Iki-Tsushima Ishizuchi Kita Nagato Kitakyūshū Kongō-Ikoma-Kisen Kōya-Ryūjin Kurikoma Kyoto Tamba Kōgen Kyūshū Chūō Sanchi Meiji no Mori Minō Meiji no Mori Takao Mikawa Wan Minami Bōsō Minami Sanriku Kinkasan Murō-Akame-Aoyama Muroto-Anan Kaigan Myōgi-Arafune-Saku Kōgen Nichinan Kaigan Nippō Kaigan Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Nishi-Chūgoku Sanchi Noto Hantō Oga Okinawa Kaigan Okinawa Senseki Ōnuma Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Shimokita Hantō Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Sobo Katamuki Suigō-Tsukuba Suzuka Tango-Amanohashidate-Ōeyama Tanzawa-Ōyama Tenryū-Okumikawa Tsugaru Tsurugisan Wakasa Wan Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Yamato-Aogaki Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Zaō Authority control databases [REDACTED] International VIAF National Germany Japan Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Daisen-Oki_National_Park&oldid=1233828816 " Categories : IUCN Category II National parks of Japan Parks and gardens in Okayama Prefecture Parks and gardens in Shimane Prefecture Parks and gardens in Tottori Prefecture Protected areas established in 1936 Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas CS1 Japanese-language sources (ja) Articles with short description Short description

810-456: The original on August 25, 2007 . Retrieved 2012-04-24 . ^ "大山隠岐国立公園 (Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen)" . Dijitaru daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007 . Retrieved 2012-04-24 . ^ "大山隠岐国立公園 (Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen)" . Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (日本国語大辞典) (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. Archived from

840-1036: The park. The park was established in 1936 as Daisen National Park ( 大山国立公園 , Daisen Oki Kokuritsu Kōen ) , but was expanded and renamed in 1961 to include the Oki Islands and Shimane Prefecture areas. See also [ edit ] List of national parks of Japan External links [ edit ] [REDACTED] Wikimedia Commons has media related to Daisen-Oki National Park . (in English) Daisen-Oki National Park - National Parks of Japan (in Japanese) Daisen-Oki National Park - National Parks of Japan Introducing places of interest: Daisen-Oki National Park Daisen-Oki National Park Daisen-Oki National Park References [ edit ] ^ "Gikeiki" . Encyclopedia of Japan . Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. Archived from

870-567: The second, 取 means "to get". Early residents in the area made their living catching the region's plentiful waterfowl. The name first appears in the Nihon shoki in the 23rd year of the Emperor Suinin (213 AD) when Yukuha Tana, an elder from the Izumo, visits the emperor. The imperial Prince Homatsu-wake was unable to speak, despite being 30 years of age. "Yukuha Tana presented the swan to

900-689: The surrounding area. In the postwar period land reform was carried out in the prefecture, resulting in a great increase of agricultural production. Tottori is home to the Tottori Sand Dunes , Japan's only large dune system. As of 1 April 2012, 14% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks , namely the Daisen-Oki and Sanin Kaigan National Parks; Hiba-Dōgo-Taishaku and Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Parks; and Misasa-Tōgōko , Nishi Inaba , and Okuhino Prefectural Natural Parks. Mount Misumi

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