Yonago Yakitori Yokocho

Yonago Yakitori Yokocho is a small alley of yakitori and izakaya stalls near JR Yonago Station, functioning as an after-work drinking district rather than a single restaurant, where visitors move between stalls sampling grilled skewers and drinks. The signature offering across the alley is an assorted yakitori skewer selection, with a grilled chicken thigh finished in local salt as a standout, alongside Tottori Wagyu skewers for a beef option that showcases the prefecture's regional beef brand in a quick, grilled format. The atmosphere is unmistakably izakaya-alley: narrow lanes, smoke from charcoal grills, close-set counter seating, and a loud, convivial buzz that builds through the evening as office workers stop in after their shifts end. Beer and highballs dominate the drinks scene across the stalls, rather than a curated wine or sake list, in keeping with the fast, social pace of yakitori-alley dining. Reservations are generally not required for casual solo or duo visits, though larger weekend groups are advised to book ahead at individual stalls, as space at each counter is limited. The alley is closed on Sundays. Prices run from about $13 to $27 per person for a typical evening of skewers and drinks, making it an accessible, atmospheric way to experience Yonago's izakaya culture just steps from the station.