{"id":604600,"date":"2025-05-27T11:15:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/604600\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:15:33","slug":"%e3%80%90%e8%ab%8b%e9%96%8b%e5%95%9f%e5%ad%97%e5%b9%95%e3%80%91%e7%b1%b3%e5%ad%90%e7%8d%a8%e6%97%85%e6%85%a2%e6%97%85%e8%a1%8c%e4%b8%89%e5%a4%a9%e5%85%a9%e5%a4%9c%ef%bd%9c%e5%96%ab%e8%8c%b6%e5%ba%97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/604600\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010\u8acb\u958b\u555f\u5b57\u5e55\u3011\u7c73\u5b50\u7368\u65c5\u6162\u65c5\u884c\u4e09\u5929\u5169\u591c\uff5c\u55ab\u8336\u5e97\u5de1\u79ae\u3001\u7f8e\u98df\u6536\u85cf\u3001\u98a8\u666f\u5370\u63a2\u7d22\u65e5\u8a18\uff5c\u5c0d\u9b3c\u592a\u90ce\u6c92\u8208\u8da3\u4f46\u9084\u662f\u73a9\u5f97\u5f88\u958b\u5fc3\u7684\u89c0\u5149\u5ba2\uff08\u7b11\uff09"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"\u3010\u8acb\u958b\u555f\u5b57\u5e55\u3011\u7c73\u5b50\u7368\u65c5\u6162\u65c5\u884c\u4e09\u5929\u5169\u591c\uff5c\u55ab\u8336\u5e97\u5de1\u79ae\u3001\u7f8e\u98df\u6536\u85cf\u3001\u98a8\u666f\u5370\u63a2\u7d22\u65e5\u8a18\uff5c\u5c0d\u9b3c\u592a\u90ce\u6c92\u8208\u8da3\u4f46\u9084\u662f\u73a9\u5f97\u5f88\u958b\u5fc3\u7684\u89c0\u5149\u5ba2\uff08\u7b11\uff09\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JnyTE1u6mac\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u3010\u8acb\u958b\u555f\u5b57\u5e55\u3011\u7c73\u5b50\u7368\u65c5\u6162\u65c5\u884c\u4e09\u5929\u5169\u591c\uff5c\u55ab\u8336\u5e97\u5de1\u79ae\u3001\u7f8e\u98df\u6536\u85cf\u3001\u98a8\u666f\u5370\u63a2\u7d22\u65e5\u8a18\uff5c\u5c0d\u9b3c\u592a\u90ce\u6c92\u8208\u8da3\u4f46\u9084\u662f\u73a9\u5f97\u5f88\u958b\u5fc3\u7684\u89c0\u5149\u5ba2\uff08\u7b11\uff09<br \/>\n<br \/>\nYonago, Tottori, Japan Subtitles translated by ChatGPT The hotel is by Tenkubashi Station; the nearby complex was a filming spot for Hanzawa Naoki. It&#8217;s part of a hotel chain operated by Keikyu Corporation, which also runs the Keikyu railway lines. This is actually my second time staying here. I came back mainly because I really like the hotel&#8217;s interior color scheme and overall vibe. Compared to the hotels inside the airport, this one and the surrounding area are much quieter, which makes it more relaxing. They also offer complimentary coffee, a variety of tea bags, and basic toiletries next to the front desk\u2014very thoughtful. Check-in complete! (Just a heads-up: they don\u2019t accept cash payments.) Also, you&#8217;ll need your room key card to enter the building and use the elevators. Let\u2019s take a look at today\u2019s room! This time, I booked the smallest room type at this hotel: the Standard Semi-Double A. There\u2019s also a Type B room\u2014it\u2019s the same size, but the TV, desk, and bed are rotated 90 degrees. In the B layout, the bed faces directly toward the door, which honestly\u2026 feels a bit awkward to me. \ud83d\ude13 So if you\u2019re booking a room here, I\u2019d recommend paying attention to whether you\u2019re selecting Type A or B. Right as you enter, you\u2019ll see a separate sink area, stocked with a hand-and-face wash combo, a toothbrush, and a bath towel, plus a hairdryer from Panasonic. There\u2019s a storage basket and towels, with a trash bin right next to them. The toilet and shower are in separate rooms, although there\u2019s no bathtub in this unit. Toiletries are from DHC, which is a pretty good brand\u2014they\u2019ve got all the basics covered. The room also comes with a humidifier and a flashlight. Speaking of which, it reminded me of when I used to work at a hotel\u2014 occasionally we had to do random room checks, and sometimes we\u2019d find the flashlight was out of battery\u2026 had to replace it on the spot! \ud83d\ude05 There\u2019s also a mini fridge and an electric kettle, along with two types of cups. Other amenities include a LAN cable, notepad and pen, TV remote, and even a massage service menu. They\u2019ve also placed a flyer for duty-free airport shopping reservations. The window is just the right size\u2014not too small or claustrophobic, and it lets in a good amount of natural light. The curtains are the pull-up-and-down type, which are super convenient to use. The first time I stayed here, my room faced outward, and I could see the shopping street below. This time, the room faces the hotel\u2019s inner courtyard, so it\u2019s a bit quieter. That bottle of green tea on the bed? I brought it myself\u2014it&#8217;s not provided by the hotel \ud83d\ude06 Isn\u2019t this wallpaper gorgeous? I\u2019m really in love with the whole color palette \u2764\ufe0f The pajamas they provide are a comfy two-piece set. There\u2019s a control panel by the bed, along with one USB port and one outlet\u2014very handy for charging. There\u2019s also a sliding door separating the bedroom from the bathroom, so they\u2019ve definitely considered privacy in the layout. Oh, and there\u2019s a public bath on the 5th floor! For room types without a bathtub, that\u2019s definitely a big plus! The room has its own air conditioning unit, so you can control both heating and cooling yourself. Seriously, this hotel is air-conditioning friendly! (Central AC systems are the worst&#8230;) At night, I grabbed some dinner from a nearby convenience store and enjoyed watching the planes take off and land. Back in the room, I sipped the free coffee from the front desk while journaling. And then I discovered a nice little surprise: if you book your stay through the official Keikyu website, you can get a free bottle of mineral water at check-in! Good morning&#8230; I almost missed my flight today (sob). I did arrive early to check in my luggage, but the self-service baggage machines were down, so I had to switch to the staffed counter\u2014and the line was insanely long! Thankfully, one of the ground staff saw I was running out of time and kindly let me cut ahead. Huge thanks to that beautiful airport angel! Welcome to Yonago Airport! I\u2019ll give you a proper tour of the airport on my way back, but for now, let\u2019s check out the train station at Yonago Airport. It\u2019s an unstaffed station with a very standard setup: ticket machines, benches, and restrooms. However&#8230; I\u2019m not sure if the bathrooms just aren\u2019t cleaned often enough, or if there\u2019s a drainage issue, but wow\u2014the smell was unbearable! In the end, I couldn\u2019t take it anymore and had to smear some hand cream under my nose&#8230; just to survive the stench. Just as my nose was about to give up on me&#8230; salvation appeared: the train arrived!! (I could\u2019ve cried with relief) Once I got to Yonago Station, I noticed it had recently been renovated\u2014it looks super clean and modern now. There\u2019s a tourist information center on the first floor, and you can even pick up a free manhole cover card from the staff (I love these!). Overall, the area around the station isn\u2019t exactly lively, but it\u2019s not deserted either\u2014it falls somewhere in that in-between zone. After settling in my luggage, I headed to the post office to collect the first landscape stamp of this trip. Then it was time to kick off my brunch adventure for the day! The caf\u00e9 I went to is super close to the post office\u2014it\u2019s called On Lento Cafe. It\u2019s a small, cozy place with a really warm and inviting vibe. After your meal, you head to the kitchen window to pay. They also serve alcoholic drinks during dinner hours. Water is self-serve, and as soon as they opened for the day, the place nearly filled up\u2014clearly very popular! I ordered their limited daily special lunch set, and added a dessert: a strawberry mille-feuille \u2764\ufe0f The main course was incredibly filling! It came with everything from a salad appetizer to a main dish and even some fruit at the end. The meal included beef, pork, seafood, and a variety of fruits and vegetables\u2014really well-balanced. For someone like me who skipped breakfast, the portion was just right. And most importantly\u2014every single dish was absolutely delicious!! >\u53e3< Then came dessert: my strawberry mille-feuille! It looked adorable, topped with a generous heap of strawberries \ud83c\udf53\u2014it was love at first sight! Most people would probably start by nibbling away some of the decorations on top, and then try to figure out: \u201cHow can I eat this with a fork and still look classy?\u201d \u2026After about five seconds of thinking, I gave up and decided to just pick it up and eat it with my hands! As long as the food ends up in my stomach, it\u2019s a success! (lol) That mille-feuille was seriously amazing\u2014huge thanks to the caf\u00e9 for such a lovely treat! With a full belly, it was time to hop on a local bus and head to my next destination. I waited at the bus stop in front of the station, and this time I was taking the H\u014dsh\u014dji Line bus. Here, you board the bus from the rear door, and when you get on, you take a numbered ticket from the machine\u2014it shows your boarding zone. I got off at the Saihaku Hospital stop. When you exit, you hand the ticket to the driver and pay the fare in cash. Pro tip: you can check the fare in advance using Google Maps, and there\u2019s also a screen at the front of the bus that displays fare info by stop. The stop at this station drops you off in the hospital\u2019s parking lot. After walking out of the hospital parking lot, I headed left. I went straight for a while, then turned left again. When you see a row of cow barns on your right, you're almost there! The cows by the roadside looked at me curiously, as if to say, \u201cWhere are you headed, stranger?\u201d\u2014it was honestly adorable. Today\u2019s destination is Obara Shrine, affectionately known as the \u201cTotoro Forest.\u201d Because the shrine's round roof looks like a head of broccoli, some people even call it the \u201cBroccoli Shrine.\u201d There's also a mysterious legend tied to this place. One day, an elderly woman was working in the fields, when she suddenly collapsed! It turns out the local guardian deity was trying to send a message\u2014through her. After the old woman regained consciousness, she told everyone that the deity wanted a place to shelter from the wind and rain. So the locals built this small shrine right here. There are quite a lot of crows in the area, so if you\u2019re the cautious type, it might be a good idea to wear a hat\u2014just in case you get hit by a \u201clucky rain\u201d drop! (lol) After paying my respects, I caught the return bus from the same stop and headed back to Yonago Station. From there, I walked to another destination: Kamo Shrine Tenmang\u016b. It\u2019s the largest shrine near Yonago Station, with a solemn atmosphere and a beautifully maintained precinct. I received a lovely red ink goshuin stamp here, and also learned two different origin stories about the name \u201cYonago.\u201d It was so interesting\u2014it made me feel a little closer to this city! One of the more interesting origin stories of the place name has to do with the local \u201cMiya-mizu\u201d sacred water. Legend has it, there was an 88-year-old man who had always wished to have a child. Then one day, after drinking the sacred water here, he miraculously became a father! The idea of having a child at 88 was so extraordinary that it eventually inspired the name of the area. If you look closely, the kanji characters for \u201ceight\u201d (\u516b), \u201cten\u201d (\u5341), and \u201ceight\u201d (\u516b) can be combined to form the character for \u201crice\u201d (\u7c73), and when you add the character for \u201cchild\u201d (\u5b50), you get the name of the city\u2014Yonago! Side note\u2014the staff member I met that day was incredibly friendly. We ended up chatting at the shrine for nearly 30 minutes! He even gave me lots of great local travel tips\u2014so grateful for his kindness. After that lovely conversation and a nice stroll around the shrine grounds, it was about time to head to my next accommodation. Relying on my own sense of direction, I started walking toward tonight\u2019s hotel. Honestly, I really enjoy that feeling of wandering without a map\u2014just letting myself explore and discover a city at my own pace. Along the way, I ran into two adorable house cats, and passed a small park with an old train car on display. It was a historic carriage that once carried countless passengers along the H\u014dsh\u014dji Line, now quietly resting in the corner of the park\u2014so full of stories. Before I knew it, I had arrived at the shopping street near my hotel. This time, I was staying at Toyoko INN! It was actually my first time staying at a Toyoko INN. I had booked a single room, and was assigned to the fourth floor. The room size felt just right to me. Especially during the morning or afternoon, the natural light was fantastic! That said, if you\u2019re traveling with large suitcases, it might feel a bit cramped when you\u2019re trying to unpack. And here it is\u2026 the infamous wall-mounted hairdryer that so many people dread! (lol) As for the bathroom\u2026 well, it was pretty standard\u2014nothing particularly special. \u2026And yes, another wall-mounted unit. (cue second round of eye-rolling \ud83d\ude05) Let\u2019s check out the view from the window~ The window only opens a tiny bit, so ventilation is limited, but luckily the view itself was quite nice\u2014at least a little soothing! (lol) From my room window, I had a clear view of the station plaza and, in the distance, the majestic Daisen mountain. Now for a mid-trip interlude: \u201cRamen Horror Night\u201d\u2014because sometimes, maps lie! (shiver) My dinner mission was to try a local specialty: beef bone ramen. So I asked Google Maps to guide me there. But the farther I walked\u2026 the darker and more deserted the streets became. There was barely a soul in sight, and the vibe started getting seriously creepy. I was super tense the whole time (and yes, I was filming on my phone \ud83d\udcf1). Thankfully, I made it to the destination in one piece! It turned out to be a cozy little ramen shop with strong local vibes. There weren\u2019t many seats, but the atmosphere was warm and unpretentious. Water was self-serve, as expected~ The beef bone ramen here had a beautifully clear broth, perfect for those who enjoy a lighter, more delicate flavor. To soothe my slightly traumatized soul from that earlier scare, I also ordered a pork cutlet\u2014and wow, it was so good it healed me instantly! (lol) Quick tip: the shop only accepts cash (so make sure you\u2019re prepared), and if you order the veggie ramen, it might take a little longer to come out. After dinner, I definitely didn\u2019t want to walk down that creepy dark road again,\nso I started studying the map to find a safer route back to the hotel. This was the route Google originally suggested for the way there\u2014it was so long! And this (roughly) was the route I actually took on the way back. Turns out, the map hadn\u2019t been updated, which is why I ended up taking such a big detour earlier. In reality, the newly renovated Yonago Station now allows you to pass straight through the station building to reach the residential area behind it. So if your destination is on the other side of the station, I recommend going through the station first before asking Google for directions\u2014you\u2019ll save yourself a lot of unnecessary wandering! On my way back, I stopped by a convenience store and picked up a bunch of local Daisen Milk products\u2014\nmy top recommendation? The ice cream bar! Super rich and absolutely delicious! Good morning! I\u2019m currently on the train after a lazy start to the day. I\u2019ve only got one plan for this morning: to visit a shrine that trains actually pass through. It\u2019s located near a small station where there\u2019s only about one train per hour. The destination is Yodoe Station, a tiny stop with very few trains. It\u2019s only about a 13-minute ride from Yonago. Here are a few tips based on my train experience in Yonago: If your destination is an unstaffed station, I strongly recommend buying your ticket in advance\u2014there are no ticket gates on the platform. Depending on the type of train, some allow IC card tap-in\/out, while others don\u2019t accept cards at all! The one I rode this time didn\u2019t support IC cards, so I had to pay the fare in cash when I got off,\nand then later go to a staffed station to resolve the IC card exit issue. After stepping out of Yodoe Station,\nI found myself in a charming old-fashioned townscape lined with traditional machiya-style houses. The streets were incredibly quiet\u2014almost no one around. \nIt felt like the entire path was my own private stage for a peaceful walk. Along the way, I spotted a utility pole covered in all sorts of numbers\u2014\nI was so curious about it! Does anyone know what that\u2019s for? Let me know in the comments! A little further down, I came across a\u2026 hmm, I\u2019m not exactly sure if it was a river or an irrigation canal. But the surface reflected the blue sky and fluffy clouds\u2014it was such a soothing scene. :) After crossing the iron bridge up ahead,\nI still had a bit more walking to do. I saw a mountain in the distance\u2026 could that be Mount Daisen? Then I passed through a few peaceful little alleys, and finally, I arrived at today\u2019s destination: Hiyoshi Shrine! There were still traces of snow on the ground,\ngiving the entire shrine a quiet, late-winter atmosphere. What makes this shrine truly unique is that there\u2019s an actual train crossing inside the grounds! So depending on when you visit, you might witness a train passing straight through the shrine area\u2014either before or after you pray. I was super lucky\u2014the first train passed by shortly after I arrived! The whole moment felt surreal, like something out of an anime scene~ I continued exploring and got ready to cross the tracks to reach the shrine\u2019s main hall. This experience was so fresh and unexpected\u2014a train crossing and a shrine together? The weather this morning was perfect too. Sunlight spilled onto the shrine rooftops, making the whole scene feel like a dream. Then\u2014another train came by! What are the odds?! It was incredibly quiet here, with hardly anyone around.\nIt felt like the entire shrine had been reserved just for me. Yesterday at Kamo Shrine, one of the staff members gave me a heads-up: \u201cThis shrine is a bit of a walk from the station\u2014think of it as a hidden shrine tucked away in the forest.\u201d And honestly, that\u2019s exactly what it felt like. There was this indescribable sense of mystery,\nas if time moved a little more slowly here. During my entire time at the shrine, I only came across one local parent and child\u2014they had come just to watch the trains pass by. And one other traveler who also seemed to be on a kind of pilgrimage. Sunlight filtered softly through the trees, casting light on moss-covered stone lanterns and the damp earth below. There were still a few patches of unmelted snow on the ground,\nframed by the weathered wooden structures of the shrine. It was all so beautiful\u2026 I couldn\u2019t help but linger a little longer. After finishing my visit, it was about time to head back to the station. And on the way back\u2014surprise! A third train passed by! Just as they say, \u201cBeautiful moments are fleeting\u201d\u2026 or something like that? (lol) I had hoped to collect a goshuin stamp here,\nbut it looked like the shrine office was closed today. So I left with a tiny bit of regret, and I\u2019ll just hope I can get the stamp next time I visit. And apparently, my train encounters weren\u2019t over yet! (lol) I even managed to catch another train zooming by\u2014 I was just trying to take a photo of some water birds! To avoid another IC card mishap, I decided to behave this time and actually bought a paper ticket before boarding. The only miscalculation? I had to wait nearly an hour for the next train\u2026\nTurns out time really does move more gently at a small countryside station. (Also, more slowly \ud83d\ude05) To kill some time while waiting for the train, I decided to switch on \u201cno-map wandering mode\u201d and just started walking aimlessly. \u2026And before I knew it, I had reached the seaside!\nTotally unexpected, but such a beautiful surprise! I had originally planned to call a taxi back to Yonago Station using an app, but if there are no cars nearby, the app won\u2019t help you much. (sob) Plus, after checking the fare\u2026 let\u2019s just say it wasn\u2019t exactly budget-friendly. XD In the end, I chose to take it as fate\u2014maybe this little detour was meant to happen.\nIt was one of those happy accidents that make travel memorable. That said, if you\u2019re planning to visit this area, make sure to check the train schedule in advance\u2014\notherwise you might find yourself trapped in the gentle flow of time, just like I did. (lol) Oh, by the way\u2014there\u2019s a traditional Japanese umbrella workshop nearby that specializes in making Yodoe-gasa. Even Princess Kako of the Japanese royal family has visited it!\nIt\u2019s close to the station, so if you're in the area, it\u2019s worth a quick visit! Unfortunately, the umbrella workshop was closed today,\nso I\u2019ll have to come back another time to properly explore it. Finally, the time came for my train to depart! This was the one I had waited nearly an hour for earlier. Since I wanted to keep this trip focused on the Yonago city area, I didn\u2019t plan a visit to the more distant Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory. But then\u2014what a surprise! A special Kaito Kid train pulled up, decorated with my favorite character! I was honestly over the moon. That one-hour wait suddenly felt totally worth it!!! \u2728 I guess that\u2019s the magic of travel\u2014\nyou never know when you\u2019ll run into something you love in the most unexpected moments. After getting back to the hotel and taking a short break,\nit was time to head out again for the next stop! This time, I was off to visit a scone specialty shop tucked beneath Yonago Castle. This scone specialty shop was quite small, but its walls were lined with books, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere. It\u2019s the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy a quiet afternoon. The scones here are made without using eggs, giving them a pure, gentle flavor. You can dine in or take them to go. Unfortunately, I arrived just before closing time... I really wanted to sit down and enjoy them slowly, but I had to opt for takeaway instead >< So, with my two scones in hand, I set off on my next mission: climbing up to the castle! It was my first time visiting the Yonago Castle ruins\u2014\nand somehow, I ended up entering through the back gate XD I was following the map directions, though\u2026 But\u2026 does this path really lead to the Yonago Castle ruins?\nIt\u2019s looking a little too deserted for comfort\u2026 Just as I started suspecting the map might betray me again, the entrance to the Yonago Castle ruins suddenly appeared on my right! That said\u2026 the trail itself? Honestly, it looked pretty sketchy. Overgrown grass, stone steps, winding paths\u2014it felt like I was entering a portal to another world. (lol) I couldn\u2019t help but doubt myself for a second, but after double-checking the map, it seemed I was still on track~ As I kept walking, a bell rang in the distance\u2014\nprobably the hourly chime, I think? Not long after, I arrived at the Nakaumi Observation Point. I believe this might be the entrance to the \u201cJ\u014dzan Daishi Buddha Statue Pilgrimage\u201d marked on the map? Along the path, I started seeing all kinds of Buddhist statues. Some of them had charms or paper talismans attached nearby\u2014\nbut I wasn\u2019t sure if they were meant to be touched or taken\u2026 If anyone knows, feel free to share in the comments! This part of the hike was honestly kind of tough for someone like me who doesn\u2019t exercise much\u2026\nI was walking and panting, lowkey questioning my life choices. (lol) But I took a short break and kept pushing on, cheering myself on: \u201cYou got this! Keep going!\u201d Ahhh\u2014finally, I was almost there!!! At this point, I couldn\u2019t help but admire the people of the past\u2014\nthey carried all those massive stones up this mountain to build a castle?! The scale of the work is just\u2026 mind-blowing. Once I reached the top, the view was absolutely stunning! In the distance, that towering mountain\u2026 I\u2019m pretty sure that\u2019s Mount Daisen! Unfortunately, the weather turned a bit cloudy this afternoon,\nso I didn\u2019t get to see the legendary sunset view\u2026 Also, there are no safety railings up here, so please be extra careful while taking in the view\u2014\ndon\u2019t go too close to the edge or lose your footing! Even though I couldn\u2019t snap a sunset photo,\nat least I had my trusty scones to keep me company~ I bought two flavors: caramel almond and plain. I really loved the caramel almond one\u2014it was sweet but not overly so, perfectly balanced. The plain one was great too. Personally, I like eating it just as is\u2014no spreads or toppings XD The shop owner actually recommended microwaving it for 20 seconds before eating, but I thought it tasted pretty good even cold. \ud83d\udc4d Standing on the open ruins, I couldn\u2019t help but imagine\u2026 If the castle tower still existed, the view from up here would be even more breathtaking. As the sky gradually darkened, I started gathering my trash and packing up, ready to head back down the mountain. During my chat at Kamo Shrine yesterday, the staff member had mentioned I was planning to visit the Yonago Castle ruins, and specifically reminded me to wear proper sneakers. After walking this uneven trail, I was so grateful for that advice! Looking back and gazing up at the towering stone walls from below, I couldn\u2019t help but think to myself:\n\u201cI was just up there\u2026 eating a scone.\u201d (lol) One last tip for anyone planning a visit: Don\u2019t wear dress shoes or sandals when coming up here. And if you can, try to avoid visiting on rainy days\u2014it\u2019ll make a huge difference. Besides the stone paths, there were also quite a few sandy and dirt trails along the way. If you were to slip or fall, it could really be a hassle\u2014so wearing the right shoes is super important! Finally made it down the mountain\u2014\nand I think this might actually be the front entrance to the Yonago Castle ruins! (lol) After a short rest at the hotel, it was time to head out for dinner! Tonight, I chose an izakaya located right next to the hotel. And\u2026 it was actually my first time ever going to an izakaya alone! (Nervous but excited!) The place only had counter seating, so you could eat while chatting with the owner. The menu mainly featured grilled meats and offal dishes. Even though the owner only spoke Japanese,\nhe was super friendly and made me feel welcome as a tourist\u2014no awkwardness at all! Personally, I thought the food was both delicious and affordable. Totally doable even if you\u2019re dining solo\u2014\nI really hope I get to come back here someday! Good morning!\nToday\u2019s plan is to visit two different kissaten (Japanese-style caf\u00e9s). The first one is a long-standing tea shop that once served tea to the Emperor and Empress in 2013. This caf\u00e9 is only open on weekends, so if your visit happens to fall on a weekend,\nI highly recommend dropping by for the experience. From the outside, it looks just like a typical local tea shop\u2014no flashy signage or fancy decorations,\nbut that kind of understated charm is exactly what draws you in. Inside, besides the standard tables and chairs, there\u2019s also a small tatami seating area, giving the space a calm and gentle atmosphere. You order and pay at the counter first, then take a seat\u2014\neverything moves at a slow, intentional pace, giving off this lovely sense of everyday ritual. I ordered a set of Yonago Castle Dango,\nserved with a cup of sencha blended with matcha. After placing the order, the shop owner personally brought the tray to my seat. On a cold and rainy day like this,\na warm cup of tea really hits the spot. The coaster under the cup was also quite special\u2014\nunfortunately, it wasn\u2019t for sale. A small disappointment. The dango flavors from left to right were: plain, soy sauce, and matcha. They were delightfully chewy and not too sweet,\nand the sauces or butters paired with each one were just right\u2014not too overpowering. Of the three flavors,\nmy personal favorite was\u2026 the matcha one! \ud83c\udf75 The matcha sauce on top was rich without being overly sweet\u2014\nperfect for matcha lovers! Thank you for the meal~ After finishing up, I took some time to explore the shop a little more. The shop was filled with all kinds of teaware, tea ceremony tools, and hanging scrolls. If something catches your eye, you can actually buy it\u2014there\u2019s a huge variety, and it\u2019s all so captivating! I absolutely fell in love with this ginkgo-patterned tea set,\nbut the price tag was\u2026 intense. I had to tearfully put it back on the shelf. (\ud83d\ude2d) After leaving the tea shop,\nI followed the Kamo River down toward the second caf\u00e9 of the day. There are sightseeing boats available in this area too,\nbut they require a reservation in advance\u2014so if you're interested, be sure to check ahead! I finally arrived at today\u2019s second kissaten! The sign above the door still said \u201cPharmacy.\u201d The place had clearly been renovated from an older building, giving it a charming, nostalgic feel. The first floor had a dining area, and they also sold handmade crafts and design goods\u2014each one unique and full of personality. Once you step inside, you order at the counter first, then take a seat.\nWater is self-serve. The dining area on the first floor was absolutely gorgeous\u2014natural light streamed through the wooden windows, and dried flower arrangements gave the space such a dreamy vibe! I walked up the creaky wooden stairs to the second floor, where there were even more seating areas, also decorated with dried flowers and soft, calming colors. I picked a cozy little corner seat by the wall\u2014\nand there was an adorable heart doodle \ud83e\udef0 on the wall next to me. So healing! Since I wasn\u2019t super hungry,\nI ordered a pudding, a churro, and a drink. The pudding\u2026 was on the sweeter side. (lol)\nIf you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, you\u2019d probably love it! The churro was freshly fried\u2014still steaming when it arrived.\nCrispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and coated with fragrant powdered sugar\u2014totally irresistible! Freshly fried is always the best! It even came with built-in ASMR vibes!\n(Unfortunately, the audio had to be removed due to copyright\u2014so just imagine it for now~ XD) I got so caught up enjoying my dessert that my ice cream started melting ><\nSo there I was, scrambling to save it while laughing at myself. (lol) As for the drink\u2026 it was just okay, in my opinion. If I come back next time, I\u2019ll probably try a different one XD I\u2019m now back at Yonago Station, getting ready to take the train to Yonago Airport. By the way\u2014this is the passageway I mentioned during my \u201cRamen Horror Night\u201d!\nIt connects the front and back exits of the station! [cut to airport scene] At the airport, I noticed something kind of funny. There\u2019s an escalator that only goes from the 1st floor up to the 2nd floor\u2014 but between the 2nd and 3rd floors\u2026 But when I tried going back down from the second floor to the first, I realized there were only stairs or an elevator available\u2026 Not sure if I just missed it, or if there really wasn\u2019t a down escalator. (confused) Anyway\u2014what I really wanted to share was this restaurant! Their crab ramen and croquettes were absolutely delicious!! The crab ramen comes in three portion sizes, I ordered the medium, which cost 1,900 yen.\nNot exactly cheap, but totally worth it! The ramen was completely topped with generous chunks of matsuba-gani (snow crab) \ud83e\udd80 The visual impact was insane\u2014it looked as amazing as it tasted! And the shop even provides special crab shell crackers for easier eating. But maybe I wasn\u2019t very good at using the crab cracker, so I struggled a bit while eating. (lol) In the end, I thought\u2014using my hands was way faster!\nHands really are the ultimate utensils XD The ramen broth was incredibly rich and packed with the umami of crab miso. If you love crab miso, this bowl is an absolute must-try! And finally\u2026 I finished it!! \ud83d\ude02 That flight wasn\u2019t mine, so\u2026 I kept eating! (Oops.) Next up: the super delicious crab croquette!! \ud83e\udd80\u2728 Crispy on the outside, packed on the inside, even the mayo had crab miso mixed in\u2014\nflavorful without being heavy, the aroma was an instant knockout! You could taste the crab in both the filling and the crust. Every bite was pure happiness~ If I hadn\u2019t just eaten that huge bowl of crab ramen, I probably would\u2019ve ordered another crab croquette. (lol)\nIt was honestly so good I wanted to take some home! After the meal, I headed up to the observation deck on the third floor of the airport for a little stroll. There are three photo spots up there where you can take pictures with GeGeGe no Kitaro characters \ud83d\udcf8 If you\u2019re a fan of Kitaro, don\u2019t miss it! And now\u2026 dessert time \u2728\nI got a 21st-century pear soft-serve from a souvenir shop on the second floor of the airport. The flavor was super refreshing, with a light fruity note\u2014perfect for balancing out all that rich crab miso I just had XD Time to share some of my trip finds! I only managed to collect one goshuin this time\u2014from Kamo Shrine, but I still gathered tons of landscape stamps and ink seals. So many fun discoveries! In addition to the commemorative stamp from Yonago Station and the landscape stamp from the post office in front of the station, I also collected landscape stamps from two other local post offices in town\u2014\nas a stamp lover, I was thrilled! Next up is this super cute treat: milk cone\u2013flavored sandwich cookies! The filling even has crushed cone pieces inside,\nso it actually recreates that crispy texture you get when eating an ice cream cone. Surprisingly good! Then there\u2019s the one I highly recommend: Daisen Coffee Milk Pudding! What amazed me is that it can be stored at room temperature\u2014so convenient and kind of magical. The texture is soft and creamy, and the flavor is exactly the same as the Daisen coffee milk I had in Yonago! Absolutely loved it \u2764\ufe0f I\u2019d recommend chilling it before eating\u2014it tastes even better cold! And this one\u2019s a handmade senbei (rice cracker) from neighboring Shimane Prefecture. I brought this one home after being enthusiastically \u201cpersuaded\u201d by the shop owner at Nagata Chaya to buy it. He said it\u2019s really hard to get\u2014I\u2019m not totally sure if that\u2019s true, but hey, XD The senbei is generously coated in sugar glaze\u2014perfect for anyone with a serious sweet tooth! Next up is this JSDF sweet curry\u2014the flavor is butter chicken. Personally, I thought it was just okay, but my family really liked it\u2014\nso yeah, taste is totally subjective XD Lastly, here are a few souvenir items I picked up at the airport! This Detective Conan magnet\u2026 if I stick it on my car,\nI wonder if other drivers will stay away out of fear? (lol) I also got some Kaito Kid merch\u2014my absolute favorite!\u2014\nand a few cute Pok\u00e9mon trinkets too~ This particular badge was just way too cute\u2014I totally bought it on impulse (zero regrets). And of course, my must-have from every trip: a rectangular fridge magnet!\n(I had such a hard time finding one for Yonago\u2014they\u2019re super rare!) 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