Update-date: Jan 29 2025
The Tottori Sand Dunes, a representative coastal sand dune of Japan, spreads along the Sea of Japan in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is a place that one would want to visit for sightseeing at least once, featuring various activities such as camel rides and the 'Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum.' However, for those who are not well-versed in gourmet information, here are five recommended restaurants in the surrounding area by the editorial team. Use this as a reference for your trip to Tottori.
Izakaya [Kimi Omou Tsubame no Kurashi]
Original creative dishes centered around specialty Chinese cuisine and charcoal-grilled dishes.
The restaurant "Kimi Omou Tsubame no Kurashi" is a popular izakaya known for its original creative dishes that incorporate elements of Japanese and Western cuisine centered around Chinese food. The "Meat Platter," featuring carefully selected cuts of red meat cooked to perfection, the homemade "Addictive Shumai" crafted by the owner who honed his skills in a Chinese kitchen, and the authentic "Sichuan Spicy Chicken - Yodare Chicken" finished with genuine seasonings are all highly praised.
In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also features private rooms that can accommodate up to 16 people by connecting two rooms. There are all-you-can-drink courses that can be used for a wide range of occasions, from girls' nights out to welcome and farewell parties, and group dates. In addition to the limited 'Perfect Black Label' draft beer, the restaurant offers natural wines and junmai sake from across the country.
Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi
Open: [Monday-Thursday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) / [Friday, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Kurayoshi Station on the Sanin Main Line
Address: 2-5-2, Agei-cho, Kurayoshi-shi, Tottori
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Kurayoshi Station on the Sanin Main Line
Address: 2-5-2, Agei-cho, Kurayoshi-shi, Tottori
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2. Crab Dishes [Restaurant Kani Tairiku]
Enjoy fresh seafood dishes and exquisite crab cuisine.
Located near the seafood market 'Karoichi' in Tottori Port, the restaurant 'Kani Tairiku' is a popular spot where visitors can enjoy local specialties such as Matsuba crab and fresh seafood at reasonable prices. The interior features a spacious area that can accommodate up to 67 people, with 26 seats in tatami rooms and additional table seating. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of local sake and shochu to complement the dishes.
The restaurant uses fresh ingredients personally sourced by the owner, who is a fish wholesaler. Recommended menu items include the 'Matsuba Crab Full Course (Takumi)' and the 'Koi Crab Lover Course', along with various crab hot pot courses that can be selected according to budget (available from November 7 to the end of March). Additionally, depending on the season, guests can also enjoy local specialties from Tottori, such as 'Mosa Shrimp Sashimi' and 'Hatahata Sashimi'.
Crab Land
Open: 【平日】白天营业 11：00-15：00（最后点餐14：00）【周一-周四】晚间营业 17：00-21：00（最后点餐19：00）【周六･周日･节假日】白天营业 11：00-15：30（最后点餐14：30）【周五-周日･节假日】晚间营业 17：00-21：00（最后点餐19：30）
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 从鸟取站驾车20分钟，从湖山站10分钟。在贺露港海水浴场附近的海鲜市场KAROICHI入口的对面。
Address: 鸟取县鸟取市贺露町西3-13-7 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 从鸟取站驾车20分钟，从湖山站10分钟。在贺露港海水浴场附近的海鲜市场KAROICHI入口的对面。
Address: 鸟取县鸟取市贺露町西3-13-7 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
3. Yakiniku [Hormone Chizuya Kurayoshi Ekimae Restaurant]
Enjoy a generous serving of carefully selected black wagyu beef.
A yakiniku restaurant where one can enjoy high-quality wagyu, [ホルモンちづや 倉吉駅前店]. The owner personally attends auctions to procure a whole 'Manyo beef' with a commitment to quality. A significant portion of the hormones used is sourced from Tottori Prefecture's black-haired wagyu, and they are served fresh without ever being frozen. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of side dishes, pleasing guests of various age groups.
The interior features a stylish atmosphere with a high use of designer lighting. It is recommended for everyday dining as well as special occasions such as business meetings and anniversaries, as guests can enjoy their meals in a calm space. Coupled with refined service, it provides an unforgettable experience for all who love yakiniku.
Hormone Chizuya Kurayoshi Ekimae Branch
Open: [Sunday,Monday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: Business hours and regular holidays are subject to change, so please check with the store before visiting.
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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Closed: Business hours and regular holidays are subject to change, so please check with the store before visiting.
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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4. Izakaya [Creative Teppan Dining Enya]
A creative restaurant where one can rediscover the deliciousness of local ingredients.
In a nostalgic and warm space, one can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. [創作鉄板ダイニング えん家] is a restaurant that embodies such words. It offers a variety of creative dishes, including its signature teppanyaki and okonomiyaki, as well as dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from Tottori, and a selection of homemade desserts. The restaurant is dedicated to Tottori, with the owner personally selecting and carefully preparing the finest ingredients.
The interior features a calm atmosphere that is both traditional and modern. There are spacious hall seats, wooden counter seats, and a tatami room designed with an image of the early Showa period. It fits any scene, from solo drinking to dates. Guests can relax and spend time without worrying about the clock.
Creative Teppan Dining Enya
Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:55 pm (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
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5. Italian [ESOLA Tottori Ekimae]
Every day is happy hour! An Italian restaurant where you can enjoy 100 types of wine.
The popular restaurant [ESOLA Tottori Ekimae] offers homemade, oven-baked PIZZA made from scratch every day. There are about 30 types of pizza available, including the basic tomato sauce, as well as a variety of options like white sauce and basil sauce. The 'Assorted Appetizers' comes with prosciutto. The prosciutto, which is sliced fresh upon order, has an irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The wine buffet, featuring unlimited drinks of wines from around the world, is also popular. Guests can enjoy approximately 100 varieties of red, white, and sparkling wines, as well as sangria, in a buffet style with no time limit. They can take their preferred glass from the wine chandelier and freely open and pour their favorite wines from the selection available, making it an ideal setting for enjoying time with close friends.
ESOLA Tottori Station
Open: [Saturday] 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)[Sunday,Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)[Weekday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)
Closed: New Year's Holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
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Closed: New Year's Holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
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This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
