Head to Tottori to try the winter delicacy "Matsuba crab"! 9 ryokan you can enjoy delicious crab dishes

Tottori can be accessed from Tokyo by plane or bullet train, as well as by sleeper express and express bus. The Tottori Sand Dunes, a representative tourist spot, is a spectacular sight, with sand, wind, sky and sea. There are also many other popular tourist spots, such as Lake Togo, where you can see cranes flying, and Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato. There are also many onsen such as onsen Onsen and Misasa onsen, which are perfect for soothing your daily fatigue.

The target of the trip to Tottori is "pine needle crab". Of the "snow crabs" in the San'in region, only full-grown males are called "pine needle crabs", and the ban on pine needle crab fishing is lifted from November to March every year. The tightly packed meat and elegant sweetness are exquisite. Pine needle crabs caught in Tottori are marked by a white tag with the brand name "Tottori Matsuba Gani". This time, I would like to introduce you to ryokan, which is proud of its cuisine, where you can eat pine needle crabs in Tottori. onsen I hope you enjoy the holiday full of crabs.

"Yado Shiontei" is a 10-room inn located in onsen, facing the Sea of Japan in western Tottori. It is a tranquil inn for adults where you can immerse yourself in a world of creativity and art, with a building that combines traditional beauty with modern sensibilities, a garden created by one of Japan's leading gardeners, a gallery that displays the works of Living National Treasures, and a relaxing tea room. It is about a 15-minute drive from JR Yonago Station. There is also a free shuttle from the station (reservations required).

About 10,000 to 30,000 Matsuba crabs are landed in Sakaiminato every day. Of those, there are less than 10 crabs that meet the standards of Yado Shiontei. The carefully selected crabs are kept in special fish tanks to keep them fresh, and are prepared in a variety of ways, including as sashimi, charcoal grilled crab, and crab shabu-shabu. The crab meat is plump and has a sweet, refined flavor. The vegetables are also organic, grown by contracted farmers. Enjoy the natural flavor of the vegetables along with the carefully selected crab.

There are a total of 10 guest rooms. There are two types: the VIP room (pictured) which is about 150 m2, and the premium suite which is about 100 m2, allowing you to spend a luxurious holiday. Enjoy the leisurely flow of time while gazing at the garden, and sleep soundly in a Simmons bed at night. This is the perfect place for hardworking women to relax and unwind.

The VIP room has an open-air onsen bath and an indoor bath, and the premium suite has a semi-open-air bath on the terrace. This is the open-air bath in the VIP room. You can spend some private time while looking at the garden. There is also a private hot onsen with an open-air bath (fee required) available for one group per day, which can be used freely from 3pm to midnight! A champagne and fruit set is also available as an optional extra, so it is also recommended for anniversaries with your boyfriend.

It's about a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Yonago Station. Kaike Yugetsu is neither a hotel nor an old ryokan, but an inn that pursues the new RYOKAN style. The infinity open-air bath overlooking the Sea of Japan is a hot onsen you can experience the feeling of floating as if you are one with the sky and sea. There is also an indoor bath and sauna. Enjoy the spectacular view, eat some crab, and relax in your room. A blissful holiday awaits.

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Dinner is a creative Japanese banquet using seafood and mountain produce from Sanin. Enjoy with sake, recommended by a chef who is a certified sommelier and sake sommelier. Matsuba crab dishes are only available from November to March. The "Special Crab Dinner" uses tagged crab delivered directly from Sakaiminato Fishing Port, and you can enjoy a luxurious full course meal including washed sashimi, boiled crab, crab sukiyaki, and crab porridge. There is also a plan for in-room dining for groups of four or less.

All guest rooms at Kaike Yugetsu are equipped with an onsen spring bath on the terrace, and all rooms also have an ocean view overlooking the Sea of Japan. That alone is an extraordinary luxury. Another feature is that all rooms are either twin rooms or Japanese-style rooms. This is a corner suite room with an area of 132 square meters. There is a hammock on the terrace and a hanging chair in the room, so you can immerse yourself in the resort atmosphere.

The onsen spring baths in the guest rooms have different designs depending on the room. You can look out over the ocean while soaking in the tub, so you can relax both physically and mentally. The terrace fences provide a good view, but they are actually made of glass that makes it difficult to see in from the outside, so you can rest assured. You can also cover the view with the provided roller curtains.

Founded in 1955, Yukibou Yukibo Hakusen has tatami flooring throughout the entire building, allowing you to relax and take off your shoes. It is popular for its functionality, which combines the feel of a traditional Japanese ryokan with the functionality of a hotel. All guest rooms, except for the single rooms, have a jacuzzi and ocean view. There are also rooms with an open-air bath. This is a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Daisen and the Sea of Japan while soaking in the bath. The nearest station is JR Yonago Station, about a 15-minute taxi ride away.

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The plan where you can enjoy tagged Matsuba crabs packed with meat is only available in the winter from November to February. The plan that includes Matsuba crab in the standard kaiseki meal is a whole bowl for one person! Also, don't miss the "Crab All-You-Can Kaiseki" where you can enjoy a full course of Matsuba crabs.

There are various Kaiseki dishes available for dinner. For women with small appetites who want to eat a little at a time, how about the "Delicious Small Kaiseki"? This plan emphasizes quality over quantity, and allows you to enjoy seasonal flavors such as sashimi and simmered rosy seaperch. There are also other dishes such as "Kaiseki with Tottori Wagyu Olein 55 Steak" and "Kaiseki with simmered premium rosy seaperch," and we recommend adding a crab dish to either of these♪

After filling your stomach with delicious food, relax in the mineral-rich onsen that spring from the sea. In addition to the indoor baths, there are three open-air baths, including a rock bath, and the women's open-air bath also has an aromatic steam sauna. The moisturizing onsen and aromatic scents will definitely boost your femininity!

ryokan Ohashi is a long-established inn located in Misasa onsen, in the center of Tottori, known as one of the world's most radioactive hot springs. The building was built in 1932 using precious wood that is now difficult to obtain, and still boasts an unfading dignity. Currently, the main building, annex, west annex, and large hall, as well as the drum bridge, are all designated as registered tangible cultural properties by the country. During your stay, be sure to enjoy every nook and cranny of the building, including the pillars and glass that have been passed down for many years. Access is about 20 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Kurayoshi Station.

Each room has been carefully designed and is different from the others. Some rooms have an open-air bath with a garden view, while others have an open-air bath with a hot spring source. There are also rooms with a view of the Mitoku River flowing right in front of them, so you can spend an elegant time here.

Using seasonal ingredients from Sanin, the restaurant prepares beautiful banquet dishes. Matsuba crab season runs from November to March. There are plans that crab lovers will love, such as the "Matsuba Crab Kaiseki Kaiseki" plan, where you can enjoy sashimi, grilled crab, shabu-shabu, and more. You can also in-room dining for an additional fee.

The baths are filled with water from Misasa onsen which is said to have the highest radium content in the world. Of the five private hot springs, three are artesian springs. "Gankutsu no Yu" is a natural rock bath where the spring springs from beneath your feet. Here you can bathe in the radium spring and the only thorium spring in Misasa onsen. There is also an open-air bath, "Seseragi no Yu," which is alternated for men and women, where you can enjoy bathing while listening to the sound of the babbling river.

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Izanro Iwasaki is proud of its cuisine featuring the flavors of Sanin, Misasa Radium onsen, and heartfelt hospitality. The guest rooms are spacious and offer views of the clear waters of the Misasa River, the riverside baths, and the gardens. There are also corner rooms with semi-open-air baths that are fed directly from the source, so it is recommended for those who want to spend a little luxury.

Crab dishes are only available in the winter season from November to March. The "Enjoy Real Matsuba Crab Plan" offers a variety of dishes made with real Matsuba crabs that come with tags to prove their origin, caught in Tottori. There are a variety of dishes that can only be eaten here, such as live Matsuba crab steamed in a kamado oven and grilled with sake. You can also enjoy the inn's proud rosy seabass ♪ Enjoy your meal slowly with Tottori's local sake or local wine.

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Yama no Yu is a large garden open-air bath where you can enjoy the waters of Misasa onsen, one of the world's leading radium onsen. There is the Showa-era retro "Migino Yu" (pictured) and the rustic "Hidino Yu", each with their own large communal bath and open-air bath. The water has a beneficial effect called the "hormesis effect", which is said to improve metabolism, immunity, and natural healing powers. The "Migino Yu" and "Hidino Yu" baths are alternated between men and women, so you can enjoy both baths at different times. After enjoying the baths, cool down in the post-bath rest area "Nemu".

It's about a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Kurayoshi Station. "Kizukuri no Yado Hashizuya" is a long-established inn founded in the Edo period, located on the banks of the Misasa River where you can feel the nature of the four seasons. From the lobby to the corridors and guest rooms, everything is covered with tatami mats. You can spend the whole time inside the building barefoot, so you can relax as if you were at home.

At Hashizuya, they only serve live Matsuba crab from the Sea of Japan. Available only for a limited time from autumn to winter, our top recommendation is the "Tagged Live Matsuba Crab Set." Enjoy this king of winter delicacies in a variety of ways, including crab sashimi, boiled crab, and tempura! Adding a la carte dishes such as abalone and Tottori beef will make for an even more luxurious dinner.

There are 10 guest rooms in the main building. A little further away there is a detached villa that is only available to one group per day. The Japanese-style rooms in the main building are filled with the scent of wood, and each of the 10 rooms has a different atmosphere. Depending on the room, they can accommodate from 2 to a maximum of 8 people, so they are perfect for couples as well as girls' groups.

The main building has a large public bath called "Yudono Iwanone" with natural rocks and a free-flowing hot spring. A short walk from the inn is the open-air bath and large public bath "Ujou", as well as the private open-air baths "Maki no Yu" and "Hinoki no Yu" (pictured) (fees apply). Women can rent colorful yukata (casual summer robes), so it's fun to go around the baths in a yukata and clattering geta (wooden clogs).

It's about a 10-minute taxi ride or shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Kurayoshi Station. Sennentei is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 120 years, located in Hawai onsen, a onsen resort on the west shore of Lake Togo, one of the Eight Scenic Views of San'in. You can enjoy the romantic lake at dusk and the fantastic lake shrouded in morning mist in the early morning, so please enjoy the spectacular views that can only be found here from your room or bath.

The Matsuba crab you're looking for is only available from mid-November to March. With the "Crab Kaiseki" course, you can enjoy the equivalent of 2.5 crabs per person in a variety of crab dishes, including plump sashimi, hearty boiled crab, and fragrant grilled crab. If you also want to eat "Tohaku Wagyu beef" and seasonal fish sashimi, you can make it even more luxurious by adding special dishes.

You can choose from the "Bizen" rooms, which have large windows and an indoor bath with natural hot spring water, as well as Japanese modern and purely Japanese-style rooms with different styles. The windows offer a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Togo. There are also rooms with a water server that has "Oku-Daisen water" and rooms with massage chairs, making this a very attractive option.

The rooms with free-flowing hot spring baths come in a variety of types, including open-air baths, indoor baths, and indoor baths with shower booths. This open-air bath on the wooden deck has an outstanding view. You can experience the sensation of floating on the lake. The large baths also include an open-air bath on the lake with a spectacular view, a large observation bath, and an indoor bath, so you can fully enjoy the free-flowing hot spring water! There is also a private open-air bath available for a fee, so why not try it out with your partner?

Boukorou is a long-established ryokan founded in 1931. It is about a 15-minute drive from JR Kurayoshi Station, and a shuttle bus is also available. The inn's greatest pride is Japan's only open-air bath on the lake, which can be reached by crossing a red bridge. It is also known as the setting for the popular comic and anime "Detective Conan" and as the filming location for the Korean drama "Athena: Goddess of War."

With the crab fishing season starting in November, accommodation plans and bespoke dishes using Matsuba crab are now available! The "tagged live Matsuba crab" purchased from the local "Kanemasa Hamashita Shoten" is extremely fresh and of high quality. The crab sashimi, grilled crab, and crab miso are also excellent. Once you try it, you'll want to eat it again next winter.

There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, with a variety of sizes and types. This is the "Executive Room Sunrise," a designer modern Japanese-style room with stylish Ryukyu tatami mats. There is a wooden flooring space by the window, where you can relax and enjoy the view, or take a cool evening breeze after your bath. You can forget about your busy daily life and spend some relaxing time here. For couples, we also recommend a room with an open-air bath with 100% natural hot spring water.

The only open-air bath on a lake in Japan. Bathing while taking in the panoramic view of Lake Togo will make you feel like you're bathing in the lake. Depending on the time, you can even take a rose bath♪ The hotel also has the largest indoor bath in the Tottori region, "Tennyo no Yu," and "Shinwa no Yu," which also has a semi-open-air bath. The water is free-flowing onsen springs from the bottom of Lake Togo. Please enjoy onsen as many times as you like during your stay.

The long-established ryokan "Iwaiya", which has been in business for 130 years, is an inn located in Iwai onsen, which is said to be the oldest onsen in San'in, at the northernmost tip of Tottori. It is an old-fashioned wooden three-story building with a good old-fashioned onsen atmosphere. The lobby, corridors, and tea lounge where the sun shines through the trees are also tatami mats. Folk crafts and flowers decorated here and there by the proprietress create a comfortable space. About 7 minutes by taxi from JR Iwami Station. Tottori Sand Dunes is about a 20-minute drive away.

November to March is the season for Matsuba crab! The "Special Crab Kaiseki" course menu uses real Matsuba crab in a luxurious way. The most popular dish is the "Charcoal Grilled Crab." It is grilled over charcoal just before you eat it, and is brought to your table in the best condition. The aroma of charcoal and the concentrated sweetness will bring a smile to your face. In addition, a variety of flavors such as plump crab sashimi and crab sukiyaki will fill the table. The price of drinks is included in the "all-inclusive" price, so please feel free to enjoy your favorite drink.

The relaxing guest rooms retain the atmosphere of a traditional hot spring resort. Forget about your busy daily life and let time flow by slowly and leisurely. The rooms are named after flowers, and the "Kobushi" room is a spacious two-room adjacent room that can be used by couples or girls' trips for up to five people.

Iwaiya's proud bath is the "Gensen Choju no Yu." It has a deep bathtub that you can stand in and soak up to your chest, and uses onsen that bubbles up from under the pine boards at the bottom of the bath. There is also a rustic open-air bath and a private wooden bath perfect for couples, so you can fully enjoy the waters of Iwai onsen.

Winter can make you feel lazy, but if you think about the fresh Matsuba crab and soothing onsen waiting for you, you won't mind the cold. If you book a hotel in Tottori where you can eat Matsuba crab and enjoy onsen, your fun trip will begin♪ Please dress warmly and head out.