Located in Tottori Prefecture the city lies beneath the dominate feature in the sky to the east, Mt. Daisen also known as ‘mini-Fuji’. Throughout Sakaiminato you will see characters from one of Japan’s most beloved manga comics, whose author comes from the town.
Images of the main character, Kitaro and various monsters from the series form statue and whose images can be seen emblazoned on everything from trains and buses to vending machines and packaging. Also well-known is the Sakaiminato’s bridge due to its steep ramps, which look almost impossible to climb when viewed from different angles.