Aoya Kamijichi Site Museum, 4064 Aoya, Aoya-cho (Aoya Station), ☎ +81 0857-85-0841, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. One of Japan's most famous archaeological sites. Thousands of Yayoi Period relics were excavated here, including human remains.Free. �
Inaba Manyo Historical Museum, 726 Machiya, Kokufu-cho (Inaba Manyo Rekishikan Iriguchi bus stop), ☎ +81 0857-26-1780, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Located in Kokufu-cho, this museum houses many Inaba-area artifacts from the Nara and Heian eras. ¥500, high school students and younger are free. �
Kawahara Castle, 1011 Tanihitotsugi, Kawahara-cho, ☎ 0858-85-0046, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM, to 9PM Sa April-Sept. Located in the far-eastern reaches of the city limits, the castle offers a spectacular view. It is said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi stopped here and dreamed about a peaceful, united Japan prior to uniting the nation himself. From JR Tottori Station, take the bus for Chizo and get off at Kawahara (30 minutes). The castle is a 15 minute walk from the bus stop.Free. �
Nagashibina Doll Museum, 32-1 Beppu, Mochigase-cho (JR Inbi Line to Mochigase Station), ☎ 0858-87-3222, . Th-Tu 9AM-5PM. Displays hina dolls (for girls) throughout history, mostly from the Edo-period.¥300. �
Saji Astro Park, 1017-1 Takayama, Saji-cho, ☎ 0858-89-1011, . 9AM-9PM, to 10PM April-Sept. Houses a planetarium and the largest telescope in Japan.¥300 adults, ¥200 junior high students and younger. �
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Shikano Castle Ruins, 1517 Shikano-cho, Shikano, ☎ +81 0857-84-2099. Enter anytime. Although none of the original castle remains, the inner and outer moats and stone columns can still be seen. It's most popular during cherry blossom season with approximately 500 trees scattered throughout the castle grounds.Free. �
Ube Shrine, 651 Miyanoshita, Kokufu-cho (Bus to Miyanoshita Jinja-mae), ☎ +81 0857-22-3318, . The first shrine to be built in the Inaba area, which consists of the entire eastern half of modern Tottori Prefecture. Praying at this shrine is believed to bestow fertility, long life, and wealth.Free. �
Watanabe Museum, 1-55-1 Tsutsumishita, Kakuji (Sakyu bus to Watanabe Museum), ☎ +81 0857-24-1152, . This privately-owned museum houses a wild display of samurai armor and artifacts, as well as a selection of other things such as musical instruments and ukiyo-e woodblock prints.¥900 adults, ¥500 high school and college students, ¥300 younger. �
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