Tottori, which boasts clear air and abundant spring water, is full of delicious local gourmet food nurtured by the vivid nature and climate of the four seasons!
We will introduce you to the exquisite gourmet foods that you definitely want
to eat when you travel to Tottori, such as Matsuba crab, Nijisseiki pear, and Tottori wagyu beef.
Enjoy famous Matsuba Crab and other seafood delicacies in Sakaiminato!
Read MoreEnjoy Tottori Wagyu beef, which is so tender and delicious!
Read MoreEnjoy the sweetness of fruit produced by Tottori's abundant natural bounty.
Read MoreFeel the feast of "Slowly" at Mitakien, a wild vegetable restaurant, with 5 senses.
SEE MOREA natural resort where you can eat and experience the rich natural setting.
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Facing the Sea of Japan, Tottori is a treasure trove of seafood. You can enjoy the freshness of the sea at a reasonable price.
Sakaiminato, one of Japan's leading fisheries cities, is also known as a good natural port, and is a
popular spot for tourists as a city where you can enjoy seafood gourmet that uses fresh seafood such as Matsuba crab and tuna.
In particular, "Matsuba Crab" (male snow crab) continues to fill the stomachs and hearts of tourists
from all over Japan as a winter delicacy in Tottori. When you visit Tottori, please enjoy the extravagant Matsuba crab cuisine, which is extremely fresh and full of volume.
At the Sakaiminato Seafood Direct Sales Center, Tottori's proud seafood such as tuna, flounder, sandfish, and blackthroat seaperch, as well as pine needle crab and fierce shrimp, are lined up in abundance.
There are many seafood restaurants
around the centre, and you can enjoy the exquisite seafood bowls that each restaurant boasts at a reasonable price.
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"Matsuba crab", the king of winter flavours representing Tottori. A winter feast in Tottori where you can enjoy a meaty crab that offers you all its elegant taste.
The crab hot pot, with seasonal fresh vegetables, is a classic gourmet
dish where you can fully enjoy the rich umami and flavour of the Matsuba crab. Finish off with crab rice porridge.
Mosa shrimps are caught from autumn to spring. They are also called "phantom shrimps" because they lose their freshness quickly, and are a Tottori delicacy that can only be tasted on the Sea of Japan side.
Sakaiminato is located
in Tottori, where you can enjoy the ephemeral taste of Mosa shrimp with its strong sweetness and rich umami.
A high-class fish that is extremely oily even among white-fleshed fish. The white meat is so soft that it melts in your mouth, and it is characterised by its rich sweetness and elegant flavour.
Not only can it be boiled and grilled
with salt, but it is also excellent as sashimi and sushi. The marriage with Japanese sake is also excellent.
Tottori has long been known as a production area for Japanese black beef. Tottori Wagyu is one of Japan's leading Wagyu brands, and has a high recognition for its quality, its marbled texture, and the balanced fat percentage.
Tottori
Wagyu beef is famous for its large amount of oleic acid, which is related to the melt-in-your-mouth quality of beef. "Tottori Wagyu Beef Olein 55", which contains more than 55% oleic acid among Tottori Wagyu beef, is extremely
popular around the world as the highest quality brand. Tottori Wagyu Olein 55 is characterized by the exquisite balance of lean meat and fat, providing a softness that melts in your mouth, and a savour that pampers your taste buds.
A dairy facility run by Daisen Nyugyo, which is famous for its “white rose” milk. The pasture at the foot of Mt. Daisen offers a peaceful and idyllic landscape.
At the attached restaurant, there are many special menus that use plenty
of Tottori Wagyu beef and milk. It is a popular spot for families where you can enjoy a barbecue on the premises.
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Tottori Wagyu beef, which contains a large amount of oleic acid (an umami component), has a high-quality softness that melts in your mouth and an elegant taste, making it the ideal steak.
Tottori is dotted with many teppanyaki
restaurants that specialize in Tottori Wagyu beef. Be sure not to miss this exquisite taste, carefully prepared by the chef in sophisticated restaurants.
Did you know that Tottori is one of the birthplaces of shabu-shabu, one of the most representative ways to enjoy beef in Japan?
The shabu-shabu, in which thinly sliced meat is quickly dipped into a soup stock that is steeped in
the flavor of wagyu beef, is a luxurious dish that allows you to taste the original taste of Tottori wagyu beef.
A staple of Daisen Dairy products that sells 4,500 bottles cones a day. The creamy taste is exactly like "eating milk".
It is no surprise that many people visit Milk no Sato just for this soft serve ice cream. When you go for a
drive on Mt. Oyama, please take a break and eat soft serve ice cream at Milk no Sato.
Speaking of Tottori, Nijisseiki pears are the most representative, but there are many other must-try fruits such as grapes, watermelons, melons, and persimmons. We hope you relish the sweetness of fruit produced by Tottori's rich natural
blessings.
In Tottori, there are many facilities where you can take part in fruit picking experiences. You can pick whatever fruit you like and enjoy the freshly picked fruit on the spot, so it's perfect for making memories of your trip
to Tottori with your family! Kids will love it!
The only pear-themed museum in Japan where you can enjoy learning about the so-called “20th century pears”, eating them, and playing with them. In addition to the pear garden where the Nijisseiki pears are cultivated, it is a very popular spot for family trips where you can eat and compare 3 types of pears!
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Tottori's autumn taste boasts over 100 years of history. Nijisseiki pears are characterized by their translucent pale green skin, fresh, refreshing sweetness and sourness.
There are many specialty products such as pear juice, pear
candy, jelly, and sherbet that will bring you closer to the taste and texture of 20th century pears.
The Daiei Watermelon, which has been around for over 100 years, is a Tottori brand watermelon that is highly rated in the market for its large size, sweetness, and not falling apart when cut.
In Japan, watermelon season is from
June to August, so if you are traveling to Tottori during the hot Japanese summer, you will want to get yourself a delicious watermelon for a healthy and efficient hydration!
Tottori is home to many excellent persimmon brands, including the Saijo persimmon, which has a sweet and elegant taste, and the Hana Gosho persimmon, said to be the sweetest one in Japan.
A famous local product is the "Anpogaki,"
usually to be enjoyed when ripe and soft.. The sweet and melting texture is an elegant taste reminiscent of Japanese sweets
In the eastern part of Tottori, from Chizu Station, you can find a secluded restaurant called "Sansai Cuisine Mitakien" in the murmuring of a clear stream in a deep green valley. It is an old private house with a thatched roof that
seems to appear in old stories. Mitakien's dining room welcomes you warmly just with its humble mood.
At the restaurant where you can feel the atmosphere of Japanese tradition, a local cuisine that exploits the best of the mountain
villages blessing is offered, mainly using wild vegetables harvested locally. In addition to mountain vegetable tempura, there are simple and delicious dishes such as boiled fresh river fish, konjac dengaku, and takikomi style
rice, and more.
After getting replenished by a delicious meal, how about taking a walk in the park? No matter where you stroll, in the Mitaki-en grounds you can hear the soft babbling of the brook, and absorb its ubiquitous sense of peace with all your
senses, yet with different accents for each of the four seasons.
Forget your busy days and enjoy a blissful time at Mitaki-en.
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Mitaki-en's specialty is tempura made from wild vegetables harvested in the nearby mountains such as Japanese butterbur, Japanese knotweed, mugwort, and bracken, while they are still fresh in the morning dew.
It has a crispy texture,
a bitter taste and a nutritious flavor that is unique to natural wild vegetables. Enjoy with salt and Japanese pepper if you like.
The grilled yamame trout swimming in the clear waters of the park is a true gem. The skin is crispy and fragrant, and the meat is soft and tender. You can taste it down to the bone.
If you dip it in Mitaki-en's unique sansho (mountain
pepper) miso, the flavor of the yamame trout will stand out even more.
Rice cooked fluffy with seasonal ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms and bracken. The fragrant flavor of soy sauce and the rustic taste of wild vegetables go perfectly with Mitaki-en's side dishes.
Mitaki-en's unique and gentle
rice will satisfy both your heart and stomach.
A natural resort about "farmland" and "food" where you can eat and experience the rich nature of Ōenosato.
In the natural farm surrounded by beautiful greenery, you can enjoy colorful "food" and "experiences" all the world related
to natural nourishment, while feeling the rich blessings of nature.
The origin of Ōenosato Nature Ranch is in the Tenbi egg. Eggs produced from free-range chickens raised in the great outdoors with beautiful water and clear
air. When you break the shell, the plump yolk is rotund and thick, and the white is plump and elastic. Spend a high-quality resort time with exquisite egg dishes that you can enjoy with fresh eggs picked in the morning
Only at the directly-managed Coco Garden restaurant, you can enjoy the awesome 'pancakes' and 'egg on white rice' at the ranch café.
The broad shop inside lets visitors take a glance at the bread bakers and the patissiers, passionately
preparing delicious treats through a glass partition, filling the whole environment with a realistic sense of industriousness, creating an exciting and thrilling space for food enthusiasts.
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Flavorful and fluffy pancakes. Already mouthwatering? They can be said to be the most representative dish of Ōenosato Nature Ranch, and the finest sweet that can only be made by Tenbiran premium eggs.
After receiving your order,
the dough will be tailored to your liking, and the craftsmen will carefully bake each pancake with care.
A local burger representing Tottori that won both the Grand Prix and the Best Quality Award for the best local burger in Japan.
Ōenosato Nature Ranch boasts of course Tenbi eggs, which can be enjoyed in two flavors: soft-boiled
fried eggs or boiled eggs. A hearty and gratifying burger made with 8 ingredients such as Yazu vegetables, homemade bacon, and fried chicken!
A variety of sweets are created by the pastry chefs using carefully selected ingredients like seasonal fruits and local ingredients.
The restaurant “Ōenosato Terrace” holds a sweets buffet every month. Enjoy an elegant time with
seasonal sweets.
SHOP INFORMATION
The Harajuku Tourist Information Centre is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station (Takeshita exit) and a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Meiji Jingu Station (exit 3).
It offers a wide range of local products and tourist goods from all over Japan, including specialities from various parts of Tottori Prefecture.
