Daisen Museum of Nature and History: Explore mountain’s history through interactive exhibits before hiking

For over 1,000 years, nature, religion and history have intertwined on Mount Daisen in Tottori Prefecture. These connections have benefitted the mountain and the people living around it throughout the centuries.

At the Daisen Museum of Nature and History, visitors can explore the mountain’s story through multilingual, interactive exhibits before setting out on nearby hiking and climbing trails.

Nature and People

Learn all about the wildlife that live on the mountain. Photo: Laura Payne

Multimedia exhibits on Daisen’s ecosystem teach visitors about the diverse flora and fauna that call the mountain home. Certain displays also offer the opportunity to practice identifying bird calls, animal tracks and seasonal plants. Safety information, such as which plants or animals to avoid, is included alongside these.

Another recommended exhibit explains how people who live on and around Daisen have worked to preserve the mountain over the years. For instance, many who climb to Daisen’s summit carry a small stone with them, which they leave at the top of the mountain. Park rangers later use stones like these to maintain trails and prevent erosion.

Mythology and History

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