Museums in Tottori

Tottori Prefecture offers 27 museums, from the Tottori Prefectural Mukibanda Historical Park to the Misasa Violin Museum. These museums suit a wide range of interests, from history to music.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Tottori Prefectural Mukibanda Historical Park

Tottori Prefectural Mukibanda Historical Park

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

This park preserves Japan's largest Yayoi-period settlement, offering insights into prehistoric...

Misasa Violin Museum

Misasa Violin Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

See violin making and performances in a unique gassho-zukuri style building.

Warabekan Toy Museum

Warabekan Toy Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Warabekan Toy Museum: a unique complex of children's song and toy museums, worth visiting for it...

Kurayoshi Museum

Kurayoshi Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

A public museum in Kurayoshi City, showcasing local art and history since 1974.

Kurayoshi line Railway Memorial

Kurayoshi line Railway Memorial

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

A railway memorial preserving the history of the Kurayoshi Line, with free admission.

Inaba Manyo Historical Museum

Inaba Manyo Historical Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore ancient Inaba history and poetry, including rare artifacts and a panoramic view.

Yonago Municipal Historical Museum

Yonago Municipal Historical Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Yonago Municipal Historical Museum: Explore local history in a historic former city hall buildin...

San'in Kaigan Geopark Museum of the Earth and Sea

San'in Kaigan Geopark Museum of the Earth and Sea

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore the San'in Kaigan Geopark's geology and marine life for free at this museum.

Watanabe Museum of Art

Watanabe Museum of Art

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

See 30,000 East Asian art pieces, including samurai swords and armor, at this museum.

Wakasa Town Historical Village

Wakasa Town Historical Village

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore local history and culture at this theme park, featuring a historic residence and museum.

Katsumi Nishikawa Film Museum

Katsumi Nishikawa Film Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore a unique film museum in a historic Western-style building, dedicated to director Katsumi...

Jinsho-no-yakata

Jinsho-no-yakata

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

This former museum, now an event venue, showcases the town's unique tug-of-war tradition.

Gōshō Aoyama Manga Factory

Gōshō Aoyama Manga Factory

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to manga artist Gosho Aoyama, worth visiting for fans of his work.

Hyōnosen Nature Museum – Hibikinomori

Hyōnosen Nature Museum – Hibikinomori

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's largest beech forest diorama and surrounding primeval forests at this nature mus...

Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum

Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

This museum commemorates manga artist Mizuki Shigeru's life and work, offering insight into his...

Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art

Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Japan's newest prefectural art museum, with a striking design and Andy Warhol sculptures.

Nagashibina Doll Museum

Nagashibina Doll Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

See traditional Hina dolls and enjoy views from this unique wooden museum near Mochigase Station...

Fish Specimens and Old Japanese Life Museum

Fish Specimens and Old Japanese Life Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

This museum displays 4,000 taxidermy fish specimens and traditional local life in repurposed sak...

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

This exhibition hall displays a temple replica and artifacts from a historic site, showing the r...

Tottori City Historical Museum

Tottori City Historical Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Tottori City Historical Museum: explore local history and culture near Ochodani Shrine.

Tottori Prefectural Museum

Tottori Prefectural Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Tottori Prefectural Museum: explore local history, art, and nature for a small fee.

Kurayoshi Figure Museum

Kurayoshi Figure Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

A unique museum in Japan's oldest circular school building, showcasing figures and character goo...

Yonago City Museum of Art

Yonago City Museum of Art

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

The first public art museum in Sanin, featuring a large collection of local works and Art Nouvea...

Sand Museum

Sand Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

The Sand Museum showcases intricate sand sculptures by global artists, with themes changing annu...

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

See diverse folk crafts, old and new, at this museum near Tottori Station.

Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum

Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Japan's only pear-themed museum, offering unique exhibits and a taste of local fruit.

Teiko Shiotani Memorial Photo Gallery

Teiko Shiotani Memorial Photo Gallery

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore photographer Teiko Shiotani's birthplace, a museum showcasing his work in historic build...

Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography

TOTTORI · MUSEUM

Explore Shoji Ueda's photography in a museum designed for views of Mt. Daisen.

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