Now Accepting Volunteers! Join the Tottori Sand Dune Volunteer Weeding Program

In recent years, the overgrowth of weeds at the Tottori Sand Dunes has reduced the natural movement of sand, making it increasingly difficult to see the beautiful wind patterns and ripple marks that the dunes are known for. To restore the dunes to their natural, dynamic state—where the sand moves freely like a “living landscape”—we launched a volunteer weeding program in 2004 with the help of local citizens.
Last year, a total of 3,515 volunteers participated in this initiative.
This year as well, we have planned volunteer sessions as outlined below, and we warmly welcome your participation.

Activity Period	Evening Weeding Every Friday from May 30 (Fri.) to July 4 (Fri.) Meeting Time: 6:00 PM / Dismissal around 7:30 PM (Approx. 1.5 hours of activity) Early Morning Weeding Every Saturday and Sunday from July 12 (Sat.) to September 7 (Sun.) (excluding August 16–17) Meeting Time: 6:00 AM / Dismissal around 7:30 AM (Approx. 1.5 hours of activity) Feel free to join us on any day that suits your schedule — even if you're coming alone!
Activity Details	Volunteers will carry out weeding activities within the Tottori Sand Dunes. (Details on the weeding area and method will be explained on the day.)
Meeting Location	Within the Tottori Sand Dune Parking Lot (Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City – see map) If you are running late, please contact the Tottori Sand Dune Mirai Council Secretariat on the day at 0857-22-0582. Depending on the size of your group, you may be asked to meet at the Municipal Hamasaka Parking Lot instead. (In such cases, we will contact the group representative in advance.)
How to Apply	Please submit the application form via phone, fax, email, or post. (Group applications are also accepted.) Fax: 0857-22-0584 Phone: 0857-22-0582 Email: shizen-kyousei@pref.tottori.lg.jp You can also apply using the online form at the link below: [Tottori Sand Dune Volunteer Weeding 2025 Application Form]

Personal information provided on the application form will only be used for communication related to the weeding activities and the conservation and restoration of the Tottori Sand Dunes. It will not be used for any other purpose.

• Please take your temperature in advance on the day of your participation.
  If you have a fever or symptoms of a cold, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending.
• Please note that in the event of rain, the activity may be canceled.
  (In cases of light rain, the event will proceed as scheduled.)
• Announcements regarding whether the activity will be held or canceled due to weather conditions will be posted on the Tottori Sand Dune Mirai Council website and official Instagram account.
  For evening sessions, please check on the morning of the event day.
  For early morning sessions, please check on the evening of the day before.
• Participants who join the activity can receive free parking.
  Please bring your parking ticket to the reception desk on the day.

	Early Morning Weeding (PDF: 1,161KB)
	Evening Weeding(PDF: 1,253KB)

Tottori Sand Dune Mirai Council Secretariat
(Nature Coexistence Division, Department of the Environment and Living, Tottori Prefectural Government)
2164-661 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori 689-0105
Phone: 0857-22-0582
Fax: 0857-22-0584
Email: shizen-kyousei@pref.tottori.lg.jp

Organized by: Tottori Sand Dunes Mirai Council

Co-hosted by: Tottori Prefecture, Tottori City