Tottori Prefecture

is a Japanese prefecture in the Chūgoku region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Tottori. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.
History.
Before the Meiji Restoration, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hōki and Inaba. 
Geography.
The northern coastline of Tottori faces the Sea of Japan. Its eastern border meets Hyōgo Prefecture. The southern border meets Okayama Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture. The western border meets Shimane Prefecture.
Cities.
Four cities are located in Tottori Prefecture:
National Parks.
National Parks are established in about 14% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples.
"Ubi jinjū" and "Shitori jinja" are the chief Shinto shrines ("ichinomiya") in the prefecture.