Tottori (city)

is the capital city of Tottori Prefecture on the island of Honshu.
It has been recognized as a special city since 2005.
History.
Tottori Castle was established by Yamana Nobumichi in 1545. The castle town grew at the base of the mountain where the castle was built.
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.