These expansive sand dunes served as inspiration for the post-apocalyptic desert landscapes in Nausicaä. The windswept terrain and shifting sands mirror the desolate world where toxic spores have transformed the earth into a wasteland.
Featured in 4 anime
Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindReferenced in the opening sequences showing the toxic wasteland and desert scenes where Nausicaä explores the polluted earth
Free! -Eternal Summer-This spot also appears in this series.
Free! -Iwatobi Swim Club-This spot also appears in this series.
The Troubled Life of Miss KotouraFeatured in opening sequences and background establishing shots showing the rural Tottori setting
Access
Nearest Station: Tottori Station
Take bus route 57 from Tottori Station to Tottori Sakyu bus stop (約20分)
鳥取県鳥取市福部町湯山2164-661
Recommended visit: 120 min
Visitor Tips
Early morning or late afternoon for dramatic lighting
Moderate, busier on weekends
Photography allowed everywhere
Best visited in spring or autumn to avoid extreme temperatures
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