Tottori in April: Sakura Festivals, Fresh Seafood & Secret Wagyu Paradise
- cecil4885
- 4月30日
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更新日：5月7日
If you're planning a trip to Japan in April, do yourself a favor and put Tottori on your list!
Most tourists race to the usual cherry blossom hotspots, but guess what? Tottori’s sakura are just as stunning — and way less crowded. Plus, this little-known gem serves up some of the freshest seafood and mouthwatering Wagyu beef you'll find anywhere in Japan, and at prices that'll make your wallet (and stomach) very happy.
Catch the Cherry Blossoms and Festivals
Come early April, Tottori’s cherry blossoms are in full swing. If you want that perfect sakura experience — pink petals floating through the air, delicious festival food, families and friends picnicking under the trees — you’re in luck.
Here are some of the best spots to check out with event:
• Kyushou Park (Tottori City) (鳥取城跡 久松公園) – Early to mid-April
• Ube Shrine Park (Kurayoshi City) (打吹公園) – Early April
• Fukura Tenmangu Shrine (Kurayoshi City) (福羅桜公園, Sakaiminato) – Early April
• Yonago Castle Ruins (Yonago City) (米子城跡) – Early to mid-April
Each park throws its own Sakura Matsuri (cherry blossom festival), complete with food stalls selling everything from local snacks to grilled seafood.
Heads-up: Food at the festival is a bit pricier than at convenience stores, and you might have to line up, but honestly — soaking up the festive vibe while munching on freshly grilled skewers? Totally worth it.
If you prefer fewer crowds and don't mind grabbing food and drinks from a convenience store, Senbon Sakura Cherry Blossom Park is a great choice.
Tottori Isn’t Just Pretty – It’s Delicious
Yeah, the scenery is great — but if you come to Tottori and only stare at flowers, you’re seriously missing out.
Tottori is a total foodie paradise, and here’s why:
Seafood So Fresh and cheap, It Might Wink at You
Sakaiminato Port in Tottori supplies around 60% of Japan’s crab — especially the famous Matsuba Crab.
That means you’re eating seafood so fresh and cheap, Tokyo folks would cry if they knew. 🦀
Also, make sure you try Sakaiminato Salmon. It’s raised locally with the super pure waters from Mount Daisen, and you can seriously taste the difference — it’s clean, rich, and melts in your mouth.
Wagyu Lovers, Welcome to Heaven
Love Kobe beef? After Tottori, you might never talk about Kobe again.
Tottori Wagyu, especially the rare Manyougyu, is the real deal — super juicy, perfectly marbled, and so full of flavor it’ll ruin other beef for you. Even better? A full-on Wagyu course meal here will only cost you around RM200–250! Where else in Japan can you get world-class Wagyu for that price?
If you want the best of the best of Manyougyu, hit up these spots:
• Charcoal grilled full course Manyougyu BBQ, FukFuk (Tottori City)
• Yakiniku Chiduya (Kurayoshi City)
• Nikuryori NICK (Tottori City)
• Yakiniku Gyuou (Tottori City)
Whether you want shabu-shabu, BBQ, or a chef's full Wagyu course, you’re in for a treat.
(Warning: After tasting Tottori Wagyu, all other beef might taste... a little boring.)
So Why Is Tottori Food So Good? Thank Mount Daisen!
Here’s the secret sauce: Mount Daisen.
This gorgeous mountain has been sacred for centuries, and its crystal-clear spring water nourishes everything — from fruits and veggies to chickens, pigs, cows, and even fish.
• Daisen Wagyu: Raised in paradise, basically. Tender, juicy, and rich beyond words.
• Daisen Chicken and Pork: Full of natural sweetness and crazy good flavor.
Even the famous nashi pears from Tottori get their amazing taste thanks to Mount Daisen’s magic water.
Final Thoughts: Tottori Is a Total Vibe
Tottori has it all — stunning cherry blossoms, once-in-a-lifetime food, and a rich culture rooted in nature’s purest blessings.
So don’t just snap a few pics and leave.
Once you taste and experience Tottori, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with crowded tourist traps.
Enjoy your trip — and bring stretchy pants! 🍣🍖🌸
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