Wine to Chiizu Kurayoshi is a small wine bar and cafe inside a converted storehouse in the Shirakabe Dozogun district of Kurayoshi City, pairing regional San'in wines with cheese plates and light snacks. The beverage programme is the reason to visit: a rotating list of glasses from San'in-region wineries, an unusual regional pairing given Japan's stronger association with sake, served alongside a cheese and charcuterie plate built to complement the wine rather than dominate the menu. A grape juice option is offered for non-alcoholic guests, keeping the same wine-country theme without the alcohol. The dining room occupies part of a historic storehouse, giving it a distinctive, textured atmosphere with exposed plaster walls and a hushed, relaxed pace suited to slow afternoon drinking rather than a full dinner service. Because it operates during the day only, from 11:00 to 18:00, it functions more as an afternoon wine cafe than an evening bar, and reservations are not required given its casual, drop-in format. The restaurant is closed on Wednesdays. Prices are modest, from about $5.30 for a snack to $16.70 for a fuller cheese and wine pairing, making it an easy, low-key stop for wine-curious travelers exploring the Shirakabe Dozogun storehouse district.
Signature dishes
- Cheese and charcuterie plate
- Glass of San'in regional wine
- Grape juice (non-alcoholic option)
Good to know
- Known for
- Small wine bar and cafe inside a converted storehouse, pairing regional wines with light snacks and cheese plates
- Hours
- 11:00–18:00; closed Wednesdays
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Uodana-cho, Kurayoshi, Tottori 682-0022 (estimate address, within the storehouse district)
35.4311, 133.8222 View on map
Highlights
- Regional San'in wines by the glass, an unusual pairing for the area
- Cheese and charcuterie plate built to complement the wine
- Set inside a converted historic storehouse
- Grape juice option for non-alcoholic guests
- Daytime-only hours, 11:00 to 18:00
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the afternoon, as it operates daytime hours only
- Closed Wednesdays
- No reservations needed for casual drop-in visits
- Pair the cheese plate with a flight of San'in regional wines
Accessibility
The bar occupies part of a converted historic storehouse; older building thresholds may not be fully step-free, so travelers with mobility needs should inquire ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full dinner restaurant?
No, it is a daytime wine bar and cafe operating from 11:00 to 18:00, focused on wine and light bites rather than full meals.
Is there a non-alcoholic option?
Yes, grape juice is offered for guests who prefer not to drink wine.
Is it open every day?
No, it is closed on Wednesdays.