There's a lot to do at the sand dunes. Pay close attention to operating days/seasons and make reservations before getting your heart set on a specific activity, though.
Camel Rides, 2164-449 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, ☎ +81 0857-23-1735. 9AM-5PM. Anyone who knows anything about sand dunes knows that they're meant to be traveled atop a camel. You'll find the camels by the main entrance (east), in front of the lift. Note, however, that the actual riding time is quite brief. You may want to watch other riders make the short (less than 10 minute) circuit before paying for a ride.One rider ¥1800, two ¥3000. If you just want your picture taken atop a camel, it costs ¥500. The price is a bit steep, but you did get into the dunes for free. �
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides. While it may not be as much of a Lawrence of Arabia experience, the horse-drawn carriages are still fun. The ride lasts approximately 15 minutes. Board next to the camels.¥1000 adults, ¥600 children. �
Hang Gliding, 283-6 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, ☎ +81 0857-75-2282. Courses are offered daily from April through November. Full day courses suitable for beginners, offered by professional hang-gliders from Kyoto Air Sports. Because you need to be there for the entire course to get airborne, you must make a reservation. Walk-ins are not accepted.¥11,000. �
Paragliding, 1-1155-36 Hamasaka, ☎ +81 0857-29-9098. Daily from late March to November. Half-day courses suitable for beginners, operated by professionals from Zero Paragliding Sports. If you've never tried paragliding, these sandy surfaces are a good place to start. Reservations required.¥6500 for each half-day course. �
Sandboarding, ☎ +81 0857-23-1749. Thursdays, April 15 to Nov 30. This is by far the best place in Japan to experience sandboarding. Each course lasts 2 hours, reservations required. There must also be at least 10 people signed up for that day, or the course will be cancelled.¥2500 per course. �
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