Tottori (鳥取市, Tottori-shi) is the capital city of Tottori Prefecture on the island of Honshu.[1]
It has been recognized as a special city since 2005.[2]
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]
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