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Meiji-Era French Renaissance-Style Western Mansion
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Meiji-Era French Renaissance-Style Western Mansion

About this spot

This French Renaissance-style Western mansion was built in 1907 for the Sanin inspection tour of the Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho). It's characterized by white walls and elegant spiral staircases and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. With the green of Hisamatsu Park as a backdrop, its beautiful appearance is beloved as one of Tottori city's representative modern architecture. The hall also displays period furnishings and historical photographs.

Season & hours

Name: 鳥取しゃんしゃん祭

Date & time: 8/13 (Thu)–8/15 (Sat) (13日すずっこ踊り18:00–21:00・14日一斉傘踊り17:00–21:00)

Venue: 鳥取市・中心市街地(若桜街道〜片原通り〜智頭街道〜太平線通り〜駅前通り)

2026年の鳥取しゃんしゃん祭は8月13日(木)から15日(土)までの3日間開催され、初日の13日には18時から21時まで「すずっこ踊り」が若桜街道から片原通り、智頭街道、太平線通り、駅前通りにかけて繰り広げられます。傘の先に鈴をつけて踊るのが鳥取しゃんしゃん祭の大きな特徴で、踊り手が動くたびに「しゃんしゃん」と鈴の音が響き渡ります。翌14日には数千人規模の踊り手が一斉に傘踊りを披露する本番の祭りが控えており、その前夜にあたる13日は家族や子ども連れでも参加しやすい親しみやすい雰囲気が魅力です。

Tips

会場周辺は当日夕方から交通規制がかかるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。沿道での見学は早めの場所取りが安心です。夜も蒸し暑いことが多いので、うちわや冷却タオルがあると快適に過ごせます。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

It's just a short walk from Tottori Castle ruins. Entry fee is required. Note that some areas inside require visitors to remove shoes, so follow the guidance signs.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Visiting after exploring the castle ruins keeps things flowing smoothly.

Access & map

〒680-0011 Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City, Higashicho 2-chome 121

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