Kannon-in (ŠÏ‰¹‰@) is a temple of the Tendai Sect of Japanese Buddhism. It was constructed on the eastern side of Tottori City during the Edo Period (1603-1868) by the ruling Ikeda Family.

The temple is best known for its landscape garden, which consists of a large pond surrounded by lawn and tall maple and pine trees. The pond includes small islands representing a crane and a turtle, symbols of longevity and health, which are commonly found in Japanese gardens. Visitors are served matcha tea and sweets as they view the garden from the temple building.

Getting there and around

Take the red line of the 100 Yen Kururi Bus from Tottori Station and get off at bus stop number 14 (15 minutes, 100 yen, every 20 minutes) from where it is a 3-5 minute walk to the temple. Alternatively, the temple is a 30 minute walk from the station.

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    • Kansuitei Kozeniya
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      Situated in Tottori, 48 km from Daijoji Temple, Kansuitei Kozeniya offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. It is set 7.4 km from Tottori Sand Dunes and provides luggage storage space. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Ajiro-k? is 16 km from Kansuitei Kozeniya, while Arayu is 36 km from the property. Tottori Airport is 9 km away.
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    • Ryokan Marumo
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      Situated in Tottori with Shamine Tottori nearby, Ryokan Marumo features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The ryokan has a public bath and a housekeeping service. The ryokan provides some units with garden views, and units have a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the garden. Daijoji Temple is 48 km from the ryokan, while Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.2 km from the property. Tottori Airport is 8 km away.
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    • Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana)
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      Located within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.9 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana) offers rooms in Tottori. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Ajiro-k? is 15 km from Green Rich Hotel Tottori Ekimae (Artificial hot spring Futamata Yunohana), while Arayu is 36 km away. Tottori Airport is 8 km from the property.
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    • Drop Inn Tottori
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      Drop Inn Tottori is situated in the centre of Tottori city, only a 5-minute walk from Tottori Station and a 3-minute walk from Tottori Station Bus Terminal. Tottori Airport is a 15-minute drive, while the Tottori Sand Dune is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The accommodation boasts dormitory rooms that come equipped with single beds and storage space, a safety box and TV. Guests will also find power sockets and USB sockets, as well as small shelves and clothes hangers for their convenience. All rooms are locked automatically, and guests can enter their rooms with card keys. Every floor features 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms and a powder room. Laundry machines can be found on the 2nd and 4th floors. Free bath amenities such as makeup removers, cotton pads, hair dryers and hair straighteners are provided. The on-site cafe serves meals and beverages including alcoholic drinks.
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    • Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae
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      Set within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 7.4 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae offers rooms in Tottori. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. The units in Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Ajiro-k? is 16 km from Super Hotel Tottori Ekimae, while Arayu is 36 km away. Tottori Airport is 9 km from the property.
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    • Y Pub & Hostel Tottori
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      Y Pub & Hostel Tottori has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tottori. The property is around 48 km from Daijoji Temple, 6.7 km from Tottori Sand Dunes and 15 km from Ajiro-k?. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. The rooms have a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Arayu is 36 km from the hostel, while Shamine Tottori is 400 metres from the property. Tottori Airport is 8 km away.
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    • Toyoko Inn Tottori-eki Kita-guchi
      Mid-range
      Located in Tottori, 48 km from Daijoji Temple, Toyoko Inn Tottori-eki Kita-guchi provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Tottori Sand Dunes is 7.3 km away and Ajiro-k? is 15 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Guests at Toyoko Inn Tottori-eki Kita-guchi can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Arayu is 36 km from the accommodation, while Shamine Tottori is 500 metres away. Tottori Airport is 8 km from the property.
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    • Tottori Onsen Hotel Monarque Tottori
      Mid-range
      Tottori Onsen Hotel Monarque Tottori is situated in Tottori, within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 7.3 km of Tottori Sand Dunes. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms in Tottori Onsen Hotel Monarque Tottori are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna, a hot spring bath and a spa centre are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation. Speaking English and Japanese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Ajiro-k? is 15 km from Tottori Onsen Hotel Monarque Tottori, while Arayu is 36 km from the property. Tottori Airport is 9 km away.
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    • Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi
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      Set within 48 km of Daijoji Temple and 6.8 km of Tottori Sand Dunes, Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi offers rooms in Tottori. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. All guest rooms in Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. At Natural Hot Spring Super Hotel Tottori Eki Kitaguchi guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Ajiro-k? is 15 km from the hotel, while Arayu is 36 km from the property. Tottori Airport is 8 km away.
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    • Guest House Hamada-en
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      Offering a garden and mountain view, Guest House Hamada-en is situated in Tottori, 41 km from Daijoji Temple and 3.9 km from Tottori Sand Dunes. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and bidet. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ajiro-k? is 8.2 km from the guest house, while Arayu is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tottori Airport, 10 km from Guest House Hamada-en.
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