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location_onTottori Prefecture, Japan
Tottori Sand Dunes with Snow Crab Lunch Bus Tour from Okayama
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Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Product Code: D-F3109
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access_timeDuration 12hour(s) 30min(s)
- 1 Day Bus Tour from Okayama: Savor a whole snow crab with a special meal and explore Japan's largest sand dunes at the stunning Tottori Sand Dunes!
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Join-in Standard Plan
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¥19,700
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.The Highlight
- When it comes to winter in Tottori, it's all about crab! Enjoy a special lunch featuring a whole snow crab.
- Like being abroad! Admire breathtaking views at Japan's largest Tottori Sand Dunes.
- 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Visit the power spot "Tanegaike Benten Shrine" dedicated to snakes, with a guided tour included.
- Tag-Certified Matsuba Crab Meal Plan as option!
The Experience
Crab dishes you'll crave in winter! Enjoy a special lunch featuring a whole snow crab
--- Menu for the Snow Crab Meal ---
- Whole snow crab (one per person)
- Crab hot pot (*Note 1)
- Grilled crab legs on a ceramic plate (*Note 1)
- Crab sashimi and sweet shrimp sashimi (*Note 1)
- Crab chirashi sushi (*Note 1)
- Small side dish
- Pickles
★ Upgrade Option:
You can upgrade to a meal featuring a tag-certified Matsuba Crab for an additional fee!
- Please apply via the optional selection screen (available up to 7 days before the tour).
Notes:
- (*Note 1) Dishes will be made using snow crab or red snow crab.
- Menu items may change depending on supply conditions.
- Children (ages 3–5) will be served a children's menu.
Admire breathtaking views at Japan's largest Tottori Sand Dunes
- The Tottori Sand Dunes, designated as a National Natural Monument, are Japan's largest sand dunes open for tourism.
- The vast expanse of white sand and the serene beauty of the Sea of Japan stretching beyond make for a truly breathtaking view!
Visit the power spot "Tanegaike Benten Shrine" dedicated to snakes, with a guided tour included
- Tanegaike Benten Shrine, renowned for its blessings of wealth, prosperity, and business success, follows a tradition of offering sake and raw eggs on "Mi no Hi" (Day of the Snake). The Tsuchi-no-to Mi no Hi (己巳の日), occurring every 60 days, is considered especially auspicious, making it an ideal time for a visit.
Tour Mi no Hi Dates:
- January 12, 2025 (Saturday)
- March 1, 2025 (Saturday)
During the tour, a guide will provide detailed instructions on the proper way to pray at the shrine to enhance your blessings.
Tour Inclusions:
- White Snake Omikuji (fortune slips)
- Amulets containing white snakeskin
- Goshuin (official shrine stamps)
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Information about tour Place of departure and destination: from OKAYAMA to TOTTORI Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: BUS Name of bus company: Ginga Kotsu Co., Ltd Meals: Lunch Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Peoples Number of GUIDE：1
- Please, read and understand the terms and conditions of our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 07:45Kurashiki Station (Meeting at 7:30, Departure at 7:45)
- 08:45Okayama Station (Meeting at 8:30, Departure at 8:45) ※ The tour guide will join from Kurashiki Station. Please wait at the meeting point until the bus arrives.
- Tottori Sand Dunes Museum & Tottori Sand Dunes (Free Exploration / Approx. 120 minutes) ※ Enjoy a Snow Crab Meal featuring a whole snow crab. ※ Explore Japan's largest sand dunes at your leisure.
- Tanegaike Benten Shrine (Free Visit / Approx. 30 minutes) ※ Includes a guided prayer experience with White Snake Omikuji, White Snake Amulet, and Goshuin.
- Nakamura Store (Shopping / Approx. 20 minutes) ※ Shop for fresh seafood and local specialties from Tottori Port
- 19:15Okayama Station (Arrival around 19:15)
- 20:15Kurashiki Station (Arrival around 20:15)
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Add-on Items
Bus Rear Seat Option: Last Row (Day tour) - ¥ 2,000
※ Please book the "Last Row Bus Seat Plan" with your tour reservation. Seats are subject to availability. Once confirmed, they are part of your tour package.
※ Cancellation fees may apply for seat unavailability upon cancellation.
※ All group members must apply; partial selections are invalid, and seat assignments are at our discretion.
※ This plan applies only to the tour bus and may not apply if switching to other buses.
※ Changes in group size post-booking may not be accommodated.
※ Groups of more than 4 cannot select this plan (middle seats are not used). The deadline for applications is four days before departure.
Bus Front Seat option (Day Tour) - ¥ 1,400
* Only 10 seats are available! Seats are guaranteed up to the front 3rd row! (You cannot specify the seat)
Tag-Certified Matsuba Crab Meal Upgrade Option - ¥ 13,200
You can upgrade your lunch from the Snow Crab Meal to the Tag-Certified Matsuba Crab Meal.
**Menu for the Tag-Certified Matsuba Crab Meal:**
- One tag-certified Matsuba Crab
- Crab hot pot (*Note 1)
- Grilled crab legs on a ceramic plate (*Note 1)
- Grilled crab miso served in a shell (with crab legs) (*Note 1)
- Three types of sashimi (crab sashimi, Mosa shrimp, squid) (*Note 1)
- Crab-infused steamed egg custard (*Note 1)
- Crab miso (*Note 1)
- Crab chirashi sushi (*Note 1)
- Pickles
**Notes:**
- Applications must be made at least 7 days before departure.
- (*Note 1) Dishes will be made using snow crab or red snow crab.
- Menu items may change depending on supply conditions.
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)