Shan-Shan Festival. Mid-August. More than 4,000 people participate in the parades of the "Inaba Umbrella Dance", using ornate umbrellas covered in bells and colorful strips of paper. Snap a photo of the over-sized one hanging year-round in the train station, as it is a symbol of this area. �
San In Beach Party, . Early July. This all-weekend party is rated as one of the best outdoor events in the country. The 2007 event gathered more than a thousand guests from far and wide, and half of those were foreigners. There are DJs at night, live music during the day, come-as-you-please workshops on the beach, beach game tournaments, food stalls, and the famous beach bar. Hotel and camping facilities are available ? contact the organizers if you need specific information. It's held at a beautiful bay about 10km out of Tottori called Kozomi (west along Route 9 towards Yonago).Tickets ¥6000 advance, ¥7000 at the festival. �
Kirin Lion Dance. April. A traditional lion dance held at Ube Shrine, dedicated to the shrine's patron deities. �
Tottori Sand Dune Illuminations. December. At the end of each year, the sand dunes are lit up at night, and on New Years Eve, there is a countdown to the New Year. �
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