Takumi Kappo — Restaurant in Tottori

🚃はICカード使えりゃーせん、なぜか空港が2つあって、人も牛も電車の本数も少ない地、鳥取。素通りはいけん。東京より尖った場所があるだが！レアな和牛とレアな酒をエンジョイしに来てみんさい！

Welcome to Tottori—a place where your IC card is useless(⛏️under construction), has 2 airports, accounts for just 0.5% of Japan’s population and Wagyu production. 🤣 but your taste buds will thank you. This hidden gem offers more than just Wagyu. It’s a sanctuary of fine dining, architecture, and design (with the occasional salon for good measure).

Tottori’s true hidden gem: Takumi Kappo.

Meat or fish? Tough choice. But hey, lucky you—you can have both!

Whether you’re a Wagyu lover or a seafood fan, Tottori’s Takumi Kappo has you covered. For an unforgettable culinary and cultural experience, this hidden gem is worth a visit!

But do you know? Tottori is the hidden gem💎 for Wagyu. Why Tottori? Not Kobe, or Omi(Shiga)?

💡 Tottori prioritizes quality over quantity! Wondering how it stacks up? Here’s a fun fact: • Tottori ranks 31st in Wagyu production in Japan (2023). 🤣 • Population & Wagyu share? Only 0.5% of Japan. (Again, 🤣) ...It's hard to Quantify.

But what’s the secret behind Tottori’s Wagyu magic? 🍶 It’s Goriki, a legendary sake rice revived in 1987.

⚠️ Note: Goriki is not the name of a sake brand, but the name of the sake rice—just like Pinot Noir in wine.

Not all sake labels tell you what rice they use, but some brewers kindly print it in big letters (probably for beginners like us, I guess 🤣).

Want to try? Look for a bottle that proudly says “強力” on the label!

Japan’s sake boom is rising fast. Will you ride the big wave 🌊, or will history leave you behind? (Just remember: moderation is key!)

This ‘rinsing hot pot’ is the ancestor of modern shabu-shabu. It dates back to the Yuan Dynasty, where none other than Kublai Khan was too impatient to wait for thick cuts of meat to cook. So, thinly sliced mutton hot pot was born.

Fast forward to 1940s, and a Japanese doctor, Shoya Yoshida, stumbled upon this dish in Beijing. Small world, huh?

Thanks to him, you can enjoy "Xanadu hot pot" Wagyu beef and Ramen in Tottori. Reservation recommended.

🐮 No reservation? Wagyu lovers, check the menu or ask the staff for recommendations. If you are seafood lovers, order set meals. You can enjoy everything from main to dessert.

Takumi Kappo restaurant opened in 1963 as a "living art museum" where you can enjoy folk crafts in a space designed by a doctor ー folk-inspired, cozy, uniquely stylish architecture.

Take off the shoes, go up the stairs, there are Korean-style sliding doors, Chinese hotpot, polygon ceiling, and tatami rooms. It is a fusion of Japan, Korea and China.

A salon is held here once a month. Back issues are posted on the wall.

Just when you think you’re full, history sneaks up on you. Near the entrance, you’ll spot a small sticker—featuring a melancholic yet oddly charming character. Meet Katsue-san, aka ‘Starvie’—a nod to the Siege of Tottori Castle, where starvation was the ultimate weapon.

I love the tiny frog in her hand—a small but powerful reminder of this tragic chapter in history.

This is truly unforgettable place where food and history intersect - a hidden warp point in Tottori that only those who read this review can reach🤣.

But it’s more than just great food.This region embodies the fusion of Mongolian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese influences—a reminder of how history shapes cuisine and culture.

That's the high power of ‘Washoku’. That’s the beauty of ‘Washoku’.

Pro tip: Want to sound like a true Tottori local? Say ‘Arigato’ like ‘I got it!’—it’s surprisingly close!

🔹 Summary • Tottori is a hidden Gem（ the31st & 0.5% Miracle） • “Susugi Nabe” for Wagyu Lovers （Reservation Recommended） • Seafood Lovers set menu recommended • Founded in 1963, this restaurant offers more than just great food—it’s a celebration of folk art, craft, and architecture! • Remember the bitter history • pronounce “Arigato” like “I got...

I lost two things and gained one thing from this restaurant. I went there to have lunch with my family and people working there welcomed us with warm heart. People were kind and nice. They spoke English fluently, so there was no problem with communication.

There, I lost my eye piece for mirrorless camera as I dropped my camera on the floor (which was my fault), and I lost parking ticket that is for checking out at the parking lot (it turned out I had it in my cell phone case..). So, I had to pay one day fee (3000 yen) to clear my parking fee.

But, as I was frustrated to find my eye piece and parking ticket, very kind lady working there stopped having her meal and helped me with finding the eye piece and parking ticket. She even came to parking lot with me to tell me what to do with lost parking ticket. I really appreciate her kindness and want to give 10 stars out of 5 stars if I could.

I will definitely come back to this restaurant if I have another chance to do so. Strongly recommend here. (I forgot to mention that the food is also amazing!!)

One thing I gained is good experience in Japan trip for the lady's...

The food was fantastic and the service was amazing! Highly recommend it here and I'll explain why.

The server may be on her own, but she was able to serve us attentively. The menu was in pure Japanese but she knows English and showed us pictures as a guide. When serving our appetizers, she was explaining the dishes to us. She also offered to explain how hotpot works, but we were already familiar with it. Initially, there was no space for us, but the owner was able to accommodate us despite that.

The food itself was very fresh and delicious. The appetizers that came with our set meals have a surprisingly pleasant quality. Normally I don't eat some of them, but the ones served here tasted different in a good way. The hotpot sauce is also unique that it adds to the flavor of the already-delicious wagyu. The wagyu hotpot tastes really good for...