Things to do in Tottori
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Tottori-ya
This bustling yakitori (skewers of grilled chicken) place has yakikushi moriawase (grilled chicken assortments) at ¥609 for six sticks, or ¥1207 for 12. The veg five-stick option is ¥504, or select from a large menu of individual sticks and rice dishes. Look for the rope curtain hanging over the door.
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Tottori-sakyū (The Dunes)
Used as the location for Teshigahara Hiroshi's classic 1964 film Woman in the Dunes, the Tottori sand dunes (鳥取砂丘) are on the coast about 5km from the city. There's a viewing point on a hillside overlooking the dunes, along with a car park and the usual array of tourist schlock. The dunes stretch for over 10km along the coast and, at some points, can be about 2km wide. You can even get a 'Lawrence of Arabia' photo of yourself accompanied by a camel. There are maps and pamphlets at the Sand Pal Tottori Information Centre.
Loop buses run to the dunes area. Regular buses sail out to the dunes from Tottori Station (¥360, 20 minutes). The closest stop to the dunes is Sa…
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Tottori-jō & Jinpū-kaku Villa
Tottori's castle once overlooked the town, but now only the foundations remain. Below is the elegant Jinpū-kaku Villa, built as accommodation for the Taishō emperor when he visited as Crown Prince in 1907, and now used as a museum.
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Jujuan
Fresh seafood and local beef sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled) are the specialities in this airy restaurant. There are set courses, such as the kaisen gozen (grilled seafood and vegetables with sides; ¥4800), and a seasonal menu that may include crab and other locally sourced goodies. It has a brown awning with what looks like a smiley face on it.
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Hinomaru Onsen
There are a number of inner-city onsen within a short walk of the station. If you can brave the scorching hot waters, try soaking with the locals at this sentō in the heart of the entertainment district.
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Chocolate
A long, narrow cafe-bar selling beer, cocktails and coffee (but not chocolate). Food is also served (pastas around ¥800).
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