Kurayoshi Shirakabe Dozo Gun

Kurayoshi Shirakabe Dozogun is a historic district in central Tottori that retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Muromachi period and a jinya (magistrate headquarters) town from the Edo period. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, many of its former townhouses and storehouses have been renovated into restaurants, shops, lodging, and experience-based attractions. If you want deeper insight, using a local sightseeing guide is recommended. A highlight is “Kuwata Shoyu Brewery,” a super-established soy sauce workshop founded in 1887 (Meiji 10) that still continues traditional soy sauce making; their original sweets like “shoyu macarons” and “shoyu ice cream” are must-tries. At “Brew Lab Kurayoshi,” you can observe craft beer brewing, and of course drink on-site—pairings with snacks are also popular. With many other souvenir shops and cafés, it’s a great area for a relaxed stroll. Access: from JR San’in Main Line “Kurayoshi Station,” take a bus about 15 minutes, get off at “Akagawara / Shirakabe Dozogun,” then walk about 5 minutes. By car, about 15 minutes from JR Kurayoshi Station.