Big Echo's Tottori Ekimae branch sits a short walk from JR Tottori Station and functions as Tottori City's default option for a lively late-night group outing, since neither Tottori City nor Yonago has a dedicated nightclub with a dancefloor and resident DJ. Groups book private rooms by the half hour, complete with a large song catalogue in Japanese and English, drink and snack ordering via in-room tablet, and free tambourines and other props for group singing. The chain is popular with university students, work groups winding down after an izakaya dinner, and tourists looking for an energetic late-night activity beyond bar-hopping. Rooms range from small two-person booths to large party rooms for ten or more, and free-time (nomihodai/utaihodai) packages covering unlimited drinks and singing for a set block of hours offer better value than paying per 30 minutes for a long session. The branch keeps standard hours most nights but extends into the early morning on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a realistic anchor for a late Tottori City night out.
Good to know
- Hours
- 11:00–01:00 (extended to 05:00 on Fri/Sat)
- Signature
- National karaoke-box chain branch a short walk from Tottori Station, the closest thing Tottori City has to a late-night group-dancing-and-singing scene given the absence of a true nightclub
Location
126 Higashihoncho, Tottori, Tottori 680-0833
35.5013, 134.2374 View on map
Highlights
- Closest equivalent Tottori City has to a late-night group nightlife venue
- Private karaoke rooms sized from two-person booths to large party rooms
- Free-time drink-and-sing packages offer better value for longer sessions
- Extended hours to around 05:00 on Friday and Saturday nights
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead on weekend nights, when rooms fill with student and work groups
- Ask about free-time (nomihodai/utaihodai) packages if staying more than an hour
- A short walk from Tottori Station, making it an easy last stop after dinner
- English-language song selection is available on the room tablet
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cover charge?
No, guests pay a per-person room rate by the half hour, or a flat free-time package rate; there is no separate cover charge.
Does Tottori City have an actual nightclub?
No, neither Tottori City nor Yonago has a dedicated nightclub with a dancefloor and DJ program; karaoke boxes like this one are the closest equivalent late-night group venue.
How late is it open?
Standard hours run to about 01:00, extending to around 05:00 on Friday and Saturday nights.