Wi-Fi and Travel Information in Tottori, Japan: Your Ultimate Guide

Travelers in Tottori should find out about Wi-Fi so that you can use the Internet locally. In Tottori, free Wi-Fi is available at public Wi-Fi "Tottori BB", cafes and restaurants.We'll explain the free Wi-Fi situation in Tottori and our recommended Wi-Fi rental service "WiFiBOX".

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Free public Wi-Fi available in Tottori

Tottori offers "Tottori BB", a free public Wi-Fi service. This service is available to both international and Japanese travelers, and although there is a time limit per connection, you can reconnect as many times as you like, making the service technically unlimited. It is also easy to connect using an email address or SNS account.

Let's take a look at what kind of Wi-Fi service Tottori BB is and how to connect to it.

What is Tottori BB?

Tottori Prefecture has established free public wireless LAN access points for use by international and Japanese travelers. As of April 2020, there are 23 access points in eastern Tottori, 25 in central Tottori, and 26 in western Tottori. They are located at facilities such as Tottori Airport, Tottori Station Bus Terminal, and Michi no Eki (Roadside Station), as well as tourist spots such as Tottori Sand Dunes and Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum, so you will have no trouble when sightseeing.

This Wi-Fi can be used free of charge for everyone.

How to login to Tottori BB

To use Tottori BB, you must first go to a Wi-Fi spot and connect to the network. It will then display a registration scereen. There are two types of authentication: email and social media account. Social media authentication supports Facebook, Twitter, and Google accounts.

Both methods have a 30-minute time limit per use and require you to re-authenticate if the time limit is exceeded. You can reconnect as many as you like.

The login procedure for each method is as follows

Email authentication

1. Go to a Wi-Fi spot
2. Tap "Settings" on your phone or other device
3. Tap "Wi-Fi" and turn it on
4. Select the SSID "tottori_BB_01" from the network list
5. Tap your browser application and refresh the browser.
6. Tap "Connect to the Internet"
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
7. Tap "Register with your email address"
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
8. Enter your e-mail address, check the "I agree to the Terms of Use" checkbox, and tap "Confirm".
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
9. Temporary registration of e-mail address is completed.
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
10. You will receive an email. Click the URL in the email within 10 minutes.
    
    

    

    Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
11. The connection completion screen appears and the connection is complete.
    
    

    

    Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)

Social media authentication

1. Go to a Wi-Fi spot
2. Tap "Settings" on your phone or other device
3. Tap "Wi-Fi" and turn it on.
4. Select the SSID "tottori_BB_01" from the network list
5. Tap "Connect to the Internet".
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
6. Tap "Register with SNS account" *In case of Google ID
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
7. Tap "Confirm"
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
8. Enter your email address *In case of Google ID
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
9. Enter your password *In case of Google ID
   
   

   

   Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)
10. The connection completion screen appears and the connection is complete.
    
    

    

    Reference: Tottori Dokodemo BB Connection Guide (Japanese text only)

Other free Wi-Fi available in Tottori

Aside from the public Wi-Fi, , free Wi-Fi offered by businesses is available in a variety of places in Tottori, including cafes, family restaurants, and fast-food restaurants. In addition, many hotels offer free Wi-Fi for their guests. Using free Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet allows you to look up tourist information, maps, transportation, restaurant reviews, and so much more anytime.

This section introduces free Wi-Fi available in Tottori for each location.

Cafes

There are many chain cafes in Tottori, each offering free Wi-Fi service:

• Starbucks Coffee
• Doutor Coffee
• Komeda Coffee Shop
• Tully's Coffee
• St. Mark's Cafe
• Laval
• Motomachi Coffee

Depending on the café, the estimated time per connection ranges from 30 to 180 minutes. In most cases, you can use the service only by agreeing to the terms of use and without registration, making it easy to connect. Also, even when you have reached the time limit, you can use the service by reconnecting over and over again.

Family Restaurants and Fast Food Restaurants

Free Wi-Fi may be available at some familyand fast food restaurants. The main family restaurants in Tottori where free Wi-Fi is available are as follows.

• Gusto
• Joyful
• Cocos
• Saizeriya

As for the main fast food restaurants:

• McDonald's
• Mos Burger
• Kentucky
• Burger King

Some stores may set a limit on the amount of time you can stay in the store during busy times. Keep in mind that free Wi-Fi may not be available at all, so it's best if you ask it beforehand.

Hotels

Many hotels offer free Wi-Fi service for their guests.

Free Wi-Fi in hotels can be accessed basically as follows:

1. Turn on "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" and select the hotel access point that appears.
2. When a login screen appears, enter the ID and password specified by the hotel.

However, some hotels may charge for Wi-Fi access, or it may only be available at the front desk. When making a reservation, be sure to check if free Wi-Fi is available.

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When traveling in Tottori, you can use public free Wi-Fi provided by Tottori Prefecture and free Wi-Fi provided by cafes, restaurants, and hotels to easily access maps and websites. However, please note that free Wi-Fi may not connect smoothly depending on the time and location, let alone the security risks that lurk within them.
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Flow of usage and setting

The flow of using and setting up WiFiBOX is as follows:

1. On the official site of WiFiBOX (https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en), select your travel destination ("Japan", if you are going to use it in Tottori), select the desired usage period and plan, and tap "Proceed to checkout".
2. If you are using WiFiBOX for the first time, create a new account. Log in if you already have one.
3. Complete the payment procedure with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express) or a debit card.
4. After reserving, you will receive an email with the subject "How to Pick Up Your Wi-Fi Unit". When you are in front of the rental machine, open the "QR code (*) scanning page" from the email, and scan the QR code at the top right of the display on the rental machine.
   (* "QR Code" is a registered trademark of Denso Wave)
5. Tap "Pick-up" on your smartphone, and pull out the Wi-Fi unit from the slot to receive it.
6. Turn on the power of the unit , then on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your device, select the SSID written on the back of the unit, and enter the password to.

Please refer to the following for more detailed usage procedures:
(Link to WiFiBOX quick guide)
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/guide

Wi-Fi router pickup/return location

As of April 2023, WiFiBOX rental machines are installed at Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport, Chubu International Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Tokyo Station etc. It is also now available in Shinjuku and Shibuya Station area.
We recommend you to pick up your Wi-Fi unit at the airport or station you plan to pass when traveling to Tottori.

Please check the following for details on the locations of WiFiBOX

https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/en/pages/map

What Kind of Place is Tottori?

Located in the northeastern part of the Chugoku Region, Tottori is a prefecture where one can feel the colors of the four seasons up close. The northern part of the prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and offers a beautiful coastline. In the south, the Chugoku Mountains are lined with autumn leaves and snowy landscapes. Rich in tourism resources, there are numerous sightseeing spots in the eastern, central, and western parts of the prefecture.

The climate is relatively mild and pleasant, with favorable climatic conditions. Plains are formed in the river basins, and Tottori City, Kurayoshi City, and Yonago City have developed as the central cities. The agriculture, forestry, and fishery industries are well developed, as well as abundant local products including rice, vegetables, fruits, and livestock. Specifically, "20th Century Pears" are a Tottori specialty, and are exported to many foreign countries.

Highlights of Tottori

Tottori, rich in nature, is also blessed with scenic spots created by nature. The Tottori Sand Dunesand Mt. Daisen, that have long associated with Tottori, are recommended for those who want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. You can also enjoy the changes of the four seasons and the beautiful sea.

We have curated these five spots as our highlights of Tottori.

• Tottori Castle Ruins
• Tottori Sand Dunes
• Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Hall
• Daisen
• Uradome Beach

Tottori Castle Ruins

©Tottori Pref.

Tottori Castle Ruins are the site where Tottori Castle once stood. The surrounding area has been developed as Hisamatsu Park and is famous for its cherry blossoms. In spring, about 260 cherry trees, including Someiyoshino varieties will bloom. With stone walls creating a historical landscape, this is a favorite spot for people to relax.

Jinpūkaku, which is registered as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Japan, is located in Hisamatsu Park, the ruins of Tottori Castle. It features a beautiful exterior in the French Renaissance style.

Address

Higashimachi, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture

Reference: Tottori City Tourism Site "Tottori Castle Ruins, Hisamatsu Park" (Japanese text only)

Tottori Sand Dunes

©Tottori Pref.

The Tottori Sand Dunes are coastal sand dunes stretching 16 km east to west and 2.4 km north to south. They have been selected as a national natural monument and one of the 100 best geological features in Japan, and are popular as one of Tottori's representative tourist spots. The dunes are a popular sightseeing spot , and you will never get tired of seeing them, as they take on a different appearance depending on the season and time of day. There are also a variety of fun activities, such as paragliding and riding sandboard that slides down a steep slope at breakneck speed.

Nearby is the "Sand Museum," where numerous sculptures made entirely from sand and water from the Tottori Sand Dunes are on display. This is a facility where visitors can relax and appreciate realistic and highly finished works of art indoors.

Hours of Operation (Sand Museum)	Check official HP
Address	Yuzan, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori (Tottori Sand Dunes) 2083-17 Yuzan, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture (Sand Museum)

Reference: Tottori Sand Dunes (Japanese text only)
Reference: Sand Museum (Japanese text only)

Mizuki Shigeru Museum

©Mizuki Productions

The Mizuki Shigeru Museum is a facility that exhibits murals, and yokai (Japanese spirit) figures by the manga artist Mizuki Shigeru. He is a famous author of "GeGeGe no Kitaro. The museum was built as compilation of Mizuki World in Mizuki Shigeru Road where is in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture by him. The museum's collection contains approximately 700 items. With powerful yokai objects, an exhibition of Mizuki Shigeru's collection of masks and ornaments, and also a space that recreates his workplace, this is a must-visit spot for fans of Mizuki Shigeru.

Regular Closing Day	Closed from March 9, 2023 due to on-site reconstruction. Reopening is suhceduled in April of 2024.
Address	5 Honmachi, Sakaiminato-shi, Tottori

Mt. Daisen

©Tottori Pref.

Daisen, at 1,709 meters above sea level, is one of the highest mountains in the Chugoku region. The area at the foot of Mt. Daisen has been recognized as a Japan Heritage Site by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The attraction of Daisen is its rich nature. Daisen, which is also designated as a wild bird sanctuary and natural forest reserve, has established a special protection zone to preserve the precious nature, very special to the point that even taking a single stone home with you is strictly regulated. Thanks to the concerted efforts of the public and private sectors to protect nature, Daisen is still home to valuable plants, animals, and natural monuments.

Business Hours	ー
Regular Closing Day	ー
Address	Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saiehaku-gun, Tottori

Reference: Daisen (Japanese text only)

Uradome Beach

The Uradome Beach is a sea-eroded terrain created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. It is recognized as a national natural monument and a national place of scenic beauty, and is said to have been highly praised by Shimazaki Toson, a famous Japanese poet and novelist. The coastline stretches 15 km from east to west, and a promenade has been established so that visitors can feel the crystal clear sea up close. Visitors will never be tired of enjoying the various landscapes, such as Nana-Goto Island, Sengan-Matsushima, Kamogaiso, and Ryujin-do Cave.

In summer, it is a bustling beach, and snorkeling in the sea is also an experience you should try. For those who wish to enjoy the scenery from the sea, the "Uradome Coast Island Tour Boat" is also in operation.

Hours of Operation	ー
Regular Closing Day	ー
Address	Uratomi, Iwami-cho, Iwami-gun, Tottori

Reference: Tottori Travel "Uradome Beach, Uradome Sea Bathing Beach" （Japanese text only）

Summary of Tottori Internet and Wi-Fi Situation

Sightseers in Tottori can use the free Wi-Fi "Tottori BB" provided by Tottori Prefecture, as well as free Wi-Fi provided independently by restaurants and hotels.
However, be aware that free Wi-Fi may not provide a stable connection environment, and there are also security risks. For those who want stress-free and secure Internet access, we recommend WiFiBOX, a Wi-Fi rental service.
With affordable rental rates and easy procedures from reservation to return, you might want to consider using this serviceif you are planning to visit Tottori!