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Hakuto Shrine

Hakuto Shrine

白兎神社

Hakuto Shrine in Tottori City is linked to the old Japanese myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba. In the story, the rabbit helped bring together a god and a princess, so the shrine is known as the setting of "Japan's first love story." Along the grounds is Mitarashi Pond, where the rabbit is said to have washed its wounds. The pond's water level is said to stay the same all year.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The shrine office is open 9:00–16:00.

Getting there

About 40 minutes by Hinomaru Bus from Tottori Station; get off at "Hakuto Jinja-mae". A taxi takes about 20 minutes.

By car, about 20 minutes from Tottori Nishi IC on the San'in Expressway.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Free parking is shared with the roadside station "Shinwa-no-sato Shirousagi".

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The grounds are lined with white rabbit statues, and the shrine sells ema wish plaques and amulets; visitors can simply look around without buying them.
  • Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
  • Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
  • Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tottori and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Tottori

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:52
  2. Sunrise06:28
  3. Dhuhr11:49
  4. Asr14:42
  5. Maghrib17:05
  6. Isha18:31

Times are calculated for Tottori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Tottori.

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Places to pray near Hakuto Shrine

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Halal food near Hakuto Shrine

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): torican.jp