[8] In 645, under the Taika reforms, the area in present-day Tottori Prefecture became two provinces, Hōki and Inaba.

[9] During the Genpei War (1180–1185) between the Taira and Minamoto clans in the late-Heian period, Tottori became a base for anti-Taira forces, specifically at two temples, Daisen-ji and Sanbutsu-ji.

By the beginning of the Kamakura period (1185–1333) shōen estates were established to directly support the Imperial court and various temples.

[10] The two provinces remained in place until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, and the boundaries of Tottori Prefecture were established in 1888.

In the postwar period land reform was carried out in the prefecture, resulting in a great increase of agricultural production.

Tottori Prefecture is heavily agricultural and its products are shipped to the major cities of Japan.

Some of the famous products are the nashi pear, nagaimo yam, Japanese scallion, negi, and watermelon.