Tottori (city)

Tottori (鳥取市, Tottori-shi) is the capital city of Tottori Prefecture on the island of Honshu.^[1]

Tottori Prefecture government building in the city of Tottori

Flag

Seal

It has been recognized as a special city since 2005.^[2]

History

Tottori castle

Tottori Castle was established by Yamana Nobumichi in 1545.^[3] The castle town grew at the base of the mountain where the castle was built.^[1]

Tottori was incorporated as a city on October 1, 1889.

The city was damaged by a great earthquake in 1942 and by a great fire in 1952.^[1]

Related pages

• Gainare Tottori