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Update-Date: Apr 5, 2025

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5 Best Restaurants Near Tottori Sand Dunes: Where to Eat After Sightseeing

Stretching along the Sea of Japan in Tottori City, the Tottori Sand Dunes are one of Japan’s most iconic natural wonders. From riding camels across the sweeping sands to exploring the incredible Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum, it’s a bucket-list destination for any traveler. But after a day of exploring, where should you eat? To help you make the most of your trip, SAVOR JAPAN editorial team has handpicked 6 fantastic restaurants near the Tottori Sand Dunes. Save this guide to fuel your next Tottori adventure!

1. Wagyu Steak Senri

5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit After Exploring the Tottori Sand Dunes, One of Japan's Largest Sand Dunes

Wagyu Steak Senri offers guests the opportunity to savor Tottori Prefecture's premium “Tohaku Wagyu”. Tohaku Wagyu, raised on a diet that includes sweet potatoes, is known for its sweet, delicate fat, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and richly flavored lean meat. The signature Tohaku Wagyu Steak Lunch beautifully showcases the beef's natural richness. Other highlights include aromatic Wagyu Hitsumabushi and a refined hamburger steak blending local wagyu with Daisen Pork Gold. The modern interior features white chairs and Japanese tableware, creating a calm yet clean atmosphere for iron-griddled dining. Guests can enjoy a relaxed meal at the quiet counter or within private rooms.

Wagyu Steak Senri

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: A 5-minute walk from the North Exit of Tottori Station along Ekimae-dori toward the Prefectural Government Building. Located on the first floor of Palette Tottori at the Sakaemachi Minami intersection
Address: 1F, Palette Tottori, 323-1 Yayoi-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori Map
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2. Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi

The restaurant Kimiomou 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.

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In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also features private rooms that can accommodate up to 16 people by connecting 2 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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3. 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'.

Restaurant Kani Tairiku

Open: 【平日】午餐　11：00-15：00（最終點餐14：00）【週一至週四】晚餐　17：00-21：00（最終點餐19：00）【週六･週日･例假日】午餐　11：00-15：30（最終點餐14：30）【週五-週日･例假日】晚餐　17：00-21：00（最終點餐19：30）
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 從鳥取站開車約20分鐘，從湖山站約10分鐘。在靠近賀露港海水浴場的賀露市海鮮市場入口的對面。
Address: 鳥取縣鳥取市賀露町西3-13-7 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
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4. Hormone Chizuya Kurayoshi Ekimae Branch

Enjoy a generous serving of carefully selected black wagyu beef.

A yakiniku restaurant where one can enjoy high-quality wagyu, Hormone Chizuya Kurayoshi Ekimae Branch. 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'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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5. Italian [ESOLA Tottori Station]

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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