Tottori Prefecture
is a Japanese prefecture in the Chugoku region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Tottori. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.
History
Before the Meiji Restoration, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hoki and Inaba.
Geography
The northern coastline of Tottori faces the Sea of Japan. Its eastern border meets Hyogo Prefecture. The southern border meets Okayama Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture. The western border meets Shimane Prefecture.
Cities
Four cities are located in Tottori Prefecture:
Kurayoshi
Sakaiminato
Tottori (capital) Yonago
National Parks
National Parks are established in about 14% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples
Ubi jinju and Shitori jinja are the chief Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) in the prefecture.
Related pages
Provinces of Japan
Prefectures of Japan
List of regions of Japan
List of islands of Japan
Gainare Tottori
References
Other websites
Official Tottori Prefecture homepage