Place to visit
Jinpūkaku, Japan: what it is and when to go
Jinpūkaku is a building in Tottori Prefecture, Japan (仁風閣). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Tottori Prefecture, Japan · Museums and art
- Local name
- 仁風閣
- Where
- Japan · 121番地, 6800011, 鳥取市, 鳥取県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 151 km as the crow flies
- Website
- tbz.or.jp
- Run by
- 財団法人鳥取市文化財団
- Coordinates
- 35.50717, 134.23751
What it is and where
Jinpūkaku is a building in Tottori Prefecture, Japan (仁風閣). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tottori, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 845 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.50717, 134.23751; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 財団法人鳥取市文化財団
It is one of the Museums and art places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jinpūkaku is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:51
- FebBest time10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:52
- JunPossible14:23
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tottori Prefectural MuseumMuseum in Tottori, Japan165 m
- Mount KyūshōSummit457 m
- Tottori CastleCastle ruins in Tottori, Japan458 m
- Tottori City Historical MuseumMuseum in Tottori, Tottori, Japan1.1 km
- Kannon-inBuddhist temple in Tottori Prefecture, Japan1.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Museums and art
- Tokyo National Museum: art museum in Tokyo, Japan
- Matsumoto Castle: building in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- National Museum of Western Art: art museum in Tokyo, Japan
- Hiroshima Castle: Castle
- Kōfuku-ji: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Ushiku Daibutsu: statue located in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jinpūkaku?
It is a building in Tottori Prefecture, Japan (仁風閣 in the local language). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jinpūkaku?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 37.
How do you get to Jinpūkaku?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 151 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tottori Prefectural Museum, Mount Kyūshō, Tottori Castle. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Tottori36 places to see in and around Tottori, Japan: Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori Castle, Jinpūkaku. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Museums and art713 places for museums and art in Japan, from Tokyo National Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Jinpūkaku on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.