The first sunrise of New Year's Day is at Kawara Castle (Okayama Observation Deck Kawara Castle)

On March 3 of the lunar calendar, a pair of male and female paper chicks are placed on a bale, accompanied by a rhombus cake or a sprig of peaches, etc., and then entrusted with the calamity and flow to the Chiyo River. An emotional and rich folk event that hopes to be able to live happily for a year without a disaster. In 1985, it was designated as a prefectural intangible folk cultural property as "mochigase no chick-sendō". On the day, there are also events such as the experience of making a sink, dressing corner, and tea ceremony. In addition, some limited express trains make temporary stops.

In addition to making snow statues on the theme of space and stars, there will be events that can be enjoyed by families, such as a snow play corner where you can play with snow, as well as a crafting corner and planetarium projection. 10 ~ 16 o'clock.

"Tottori Dunes Illusion", which has been well received every year; in 2024, she will perform a fantastic production of Tottori Dunes with an illumination of 450,000 balls under the theme of "Space Fantasy II".