Japan Has a Desert? I Didn’t Believe It Either

Japan Has a Desert? I Didn’t Believe It Either

Hey everyone, we leaving Osakano heading to Tooti. Tooti is famous for its beautiful and unique nature, especially the massive sand dunes which are the biggest in Japan. It’s also the hometown of the creator of Tediv Conan. You can even hear Conan’s voice announcement on the train when you get close to the city. How cool is that? Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Heat. Heat. On our first day, we explored the right side of the Totorii coast. The most scenic part of the coastline full of raw and untouched nature. It includes the Totorii sand dunes, Japan’s largest and most famous dunes. Searching along the sea of Japan. It’s honestly one of the most unique landscape you find in the whole country. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. On our second day in Toto, we drove inland to a small city called Kurayoshi. And honestly, it felt like stepping back in time. This area is known for its wide wall district or Shiraaks. The streets here are line with beautiful preserved buildings from Japan period with white plaster walls and dark wooden beams. It’s one of the most photo organic and peaceful towns in western Japan. Did you know Totorii even has its own Pokémon mascot? It’s Senu or Sando in Japanese. Chosen because of the sandunes. You spot sando everywhere here from the station to vending machines and souvenirs. It’s such a fun local touch. Now we’re on our way to one of Japan’s most unusual landmarks, the Ashima Ohashi Bridge. It’s known as the steepest looking bridge in Japan. Even though it’s not actually that scary to drive on, optical illusion just makes it look super steep in photos and videos. Next, we’re heading to the hometown of the creator of Delip Con, the town of Hok. Sadly, it was a raining day, but the place still had a really nice atmosphere. You can see Conan everywhere on bridges, statues, and even the train station. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! G. Hi. Heat. Heat. Heat. So that was our tutorial trip. I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more chap and travel videos. See you in the next one.

🎌 Join me on a road trip through Tottori, Japan’s most underrated prefecture — from Japan’s only desert-like landscape to Detective Conan’s hometown! 🇯🇵

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In this cinematic Tottori travel vlog, we explore breathtaking nature, coastlines, and charming towns you’ve probably never heard of. From the massive Tottori Sand Dunes and untouched beaches to Kurayoshi’s white-walled streets, the iconic Eshima Ohashi “steep bridge,” and the rainy but cozy streets of Conan Town — this is Japan off the beaten path.

Tottori might be quiet, but it’s full of surprises — Pokémon mascots, hidden cafés, and peaceful scenery that feels nothing like Tokyo or Osaka. 🌾

⏱️ What’s in this vlog:

00:00 – Intro 🎥
Leaving Osaka for Japan’s hidden desert adventure.

00:23 – Conan Train Announcement 🚉🔊
The famous Detective Conan voice welcomes us to Tottori!

00:48 – Arriving at the Hotel 🏨
Traditional stay in Tottori City — calm vibes and local charm.

01:27 – Tottori Sand Dunes 🏜️
Japan’s largest dunes — endless sand meeting the Sea of Japan.

02:29 – Coastline Walk 🌊
Exploring the right side of the coast — the most scenic part of Tottori’s nature.

04:20 – White Houses of Kurayoshi 🏯
Stepping back in time at the Shirakabe Dozogun district.

05:30 – The Steep Bridge 🚗
Driving over the famous Eshima Ohashi Bridge illusion.

05:59 – Conan Town 🕵️‍♂️
Visiting the hometown of Detective Conan’s creator — in the rain!

08:39 – Outro ☀️
Wrapping up our 2-day Tottori trip — like, comment & subscribe for more Japan adventures!

📌 Tottori Travel Highlights 2025:
🏜️ Tottori Sand Dunes – Japan’s largest desert-like landscape
🌊 Hidden coastlines & national park views
🏯 Kurayoshi White Wall District – Edo-era charm preserved in time
🕵️‍♂️ Conan Town (Hokuei) – home of Detective Conan creator
🐾 Sando (Sandshrew) – Tottori’s adorable Pokémon mascot
🌉 Eshima Ohashi Bridge – Japan’s “steepest” optical illusion

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