Tottori Prefecture stretches along Japan's San'in coast on the Sea of Japan, home to the Tottori Sand Dunes, the country's largest coastal dune system, and the yokai-themed Mizuki Shigeru Road in the port town of Sakaiminato. Japan's least populous prefecture, Tottori pairs a dramatic, uncrowded coastline with Mount Daisen's hiking trails, the white-walled storehouse district of Kurayoshi, and radium-rich hot springs at Misasa and Kaike Onsen.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Kaniyoshi
Popular Matsuba crab kaiseki restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Michelin-recognized Matsuba crab specialist, with the owner personally sourcing top-grade crab from Hamasaka fishing port
271 Suehiro-onsencho, Tottori, Tottori 680-0032 (5-minute walk from JR Tottori Station)
Menya Musou
Popular Gyukotsu (beef bone) ramen restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Beef bone broth ramen made with 100% beef ingredients, a Tottori regional specialty dating to the postwar era
Route 431 area, Yonago, Tottori 683-0842 (estimate address)
Inoyoshi
Popular Gyukotsu (beef bone) ramen restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Long-running Kurayoshi beef bone ramen shop known for a rich, dark broth
Uchinojo area, Kurayoshi, Tottori 682-0816 (estimate address)
Musashiya Shokudo
Popular Su ramen (plain-style Tottori ramen) restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Founded in 1912 (Meiji 45), the original shop credited with inventing Tottori's simple, udon-dashi-based 'Su ramen' style
15 Shokunin-machi, Tottori, Tottori 680-0022
Soba Sakabou Tsunagiya
Popular Handmade soba and sake restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Hidden soba specialist run by an artisan soba maker, pairing handmade noodles with tempura and local sake in the evening
Uodana-cho area, Kurayoshi, Tottori 682-0022 (estimate address)
Kanijiman
Popular Beni-zuwai crab and Sea of Japan seafood restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Restaurant run by a Sakaiminato crab fishing operator, serving boiled beni-zuwai crab and the local 'shin-kanimeshi' crab rice specialty right on Mizuki Shigeru Road
33 Honmachi, Sakaiminato, Tottori 684-0031
Sakaiminato Kaisen Ichiba Shokudo
Popular Kaisen-don / market seafood restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Casual market-side seafood bowls sourced directly from the morning's catch at Sakaiminato port
Sakaiminato, Tottori 684-0034 (estimate address, near the port market)
Yakiniku Tottori Gyu-tei
Popular Tottori Wagyu barbecue restaurant in Tottori.
Known for: Charcoal-grilled Tottori Wagyu, a regional beef brand raised in the prefecture
Higashihoncho area, Tottori, Tottori 680-0833 (estimate address)
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Japanese
Seafood
Conveyor
Grilled And Simmered Sea Of Japan Fish
Grilled Skewers
Handmade Soba And Sake
Matsuba Crab Kaiseki
Mountain
Nijisseiki Pear Desserts
Rakkyo
Regional Tottori Set
Su Ramen
Tobo Wagyu Steak
Tottori Wagyu Barbecue
Wine And Light Bites
Yokai
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |