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[Tottori] Travel Course to Meet People with Passion in Tottori - Central East Edition -

[Tottori] Travel Course to Meet People with Passion in Tottori - Central East Edition -

Trapol Editorial Department

The Trapol editoral department introduces fascinating places across Japan, including regions visited by Trapo staff who have traveled to 47 prefectures and 600 cities. We present them in an easy-to-understand manner, focusing on locally popular spots, gourmet food, and unique ways to enjoy these places as experienced by the locals.

While the image of "Tottori = Sand Dunes" is strong, this time we would like to introduce a model travel course that intentionally avoids the sand dunes and focuses on meeting "people" in the central and eastern parts of Tottori. This route will start from Tottori City, pass through Yazu Town, and then proceed to Kurayoshi City.

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A trip to connect with "people's" feelings, recommended for those tired of standard sightseeing

While classic sightseeing is great, how about trying a trip once in a while to experience the sentiments of "people" in a slightly different way?

At TRAPOL, with the concept of "Travel with local friends and immerse yourself in local life," we offer a service where you can become friends with people who live locally and travel together.

Local friends are people who live in a place with a "passionate spirit" and welcome travelers. This time, we've created a model course where anyone can experience connecting with the feelings of these local friends.

This is recommended for people who dislike packed schedules or pre-determined routes. Enjoy your free time and create your own unique itinerary by visiting places recommended locally, or by adapting based on the weather and your mood.

This is what's great about this course

It's fun precisely because you don't know what's for sale: "Funjōmen Shōten"

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The shop "Fushinjin Shoten" (The Unserious Shop) sounds like the furthest thing from unserious: "Current University of Tokyo students renovated an empty house and opened a shop."

Renovating an empty house to open a shop. It's a wonderful space where locals gather, with elementary school students coming to do their homework and a rental shelf space where people can lease shelves.

Vegetables grown by university students, handkerchiefs made by grandmothers—you don't quite know what you'll find there, but it's somehow interesting. And it's a place where you can interact with local people who gather there, drinking tea and coffee.

The "Hayabusa Lab." Project: Creating the Future of Rural Japan Together

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An abandoned school building is transformed into a gathering place for local residents and entrepreneurs. Hayabusa Lab, a renovated school building, is a complex facility that includes a cafe, coworking space, and shops.

This is a space that, on one hand, is popular with moms with children due to its child-friendly design, and on the other hand, attracts entrepreneurs to its coworking space on the second floor.

The attached shop, "Potora," is a unique combination shop selling penny candy, books, and donuts. You'll likely be surprised to find such a futuristic place in the countryside.

Craft beer "BREW LAB KURAYOSHI" made in the hometown of the founder of Kirin Brewery.

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A brewery and restaurant located in a castle town, created from the desire to "one day brew beer in the hometown of Chozō Isono, the founder of Kirin Brewery."

The owner apparently wants to increase the number of people connected to Tottori through toasts.

We offer craft beer and a space that makes you want to say "I'm home" in a castle town.

"Toco Toco," Blending into the Romantic and Retro Town of Kurayoshi

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Guest House tocotoco is a space that feels somehow nostalgic, yet is also stylish.

Step outside and you can experience the atmosphere of a town that prospered in the Muromachi period as the castle town of Utsubuki Castle.

End your day at our inn, exclusively for one group per day, and let us soothe your travel fatigue.

Schedule proposal

09:30 Depart from "Fumajime Shoten"

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11:00 Visit to Hayabusa Lab

The article discusses the importance of environmental conservation and the role of technological innovation in achieving sustainable development. It highlights the challenges posed by climate change and pollution, and proposes solutions such as the adoption of renewable energy sources, the development of eco-friendly technologies, and the implementation of stricter environmental regulations. The article also emphasizes the need for international cooperation and public awareness campaigns to address these pressing issues.

16:00 Early evening drinks at BREW LAB KURAYOSHI

The article describes the history of the development of artificial intelligence and its current state. It also discusses the potential impact of AI on society and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.

20:00 Check-in at tocotoco