Make the most of your rail trip in Tottori & Shimane with a gourmet BENTO!
Discover the joys of train travel by savoring the flavors of San'in with a popular local ekiben.
Without a doubt, delicious food makes traveling more enjoyable. And with all the tasty flavors of a full-course meal packed in one box, a bento is a very convenient way of relishing local specialties. So sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic train ride while relishing a deluxe bento!
BENTO culture and EKIBEN (boxed lunch sold at stations)
Japan has long had the culture of bento and it is now attracting world-wide attention not only for its beauty but also for its nutritional, compact and health features. The bento boom began in France where people had already a lot of interest in Japanese culture. This popularity spread to England, Germany, the U.S, and Asia. Now, the word “bento” is well known around the world. Ekibens are purchased at stations and eaten on trains. This is a very convenient way of enjoying the best flavors of the region. This custom of traveling and eating bentos on trains has long been loved by Japanese people.
Enjoy your San’in train trip with an Ekiben !
See some of the unique and characteristic trains that run on San’in’s JR Sanin Honsen line, Sakai line, Kisuki line, Wakasa line, and Ichibata railway. For an unforgettable experience, relish the flavors of San’in as you enjoy a train ride and feast your eyes on the beautiful changing views of the Sea of Japan, Lake Shinji, Nakaumi Lagoon, and Mt. Daisen.
BENTO in Tottori Prefecture
Komeya Gozaemonzushi Saba
The combination of deep flavored vinegared Saba (mackerel) and sweet and tender kelp makes this a refined sushi meal!
San’in Tottori Kanimeshi
Enjoy chunky crab meat packed in a bento! Rice cooked in crab soup, abundantly topped with innards, flaked meat and claws!
Ganso Kanizushi
Outshining all other bentos, the “Ganso Kanizushi” (Original Crab Sushi) became known as the ekiben for Tottori Station. This was the first ever crab chirashi-zushi created in Japan. The octagon package, shaped like a crab shell, is also the first of its kind in Japan.
Gegege no Kitaro Don
Named after a famous cartoon character Gegege no Kitaro, this Donburi offers tender Tottori beef cooked with ginger. It is served in a specially designed Arita ware bowl.
Ikasumi Bento Kuromeshi
This bento features the unique flavor of squid ink and texture of squid legs steamed in rice, topped with whole simmered squid mantles and squid dumplings!
Tottori Daisen Pork Steak Bento
A pork steak bento made of 100% Japanese ingredients (except for spices). This filling bento will surely satisfy meat lovers!
Tottori no Izakaya
Fresh ingredients from Tottori’s mountains and sea are prepared in bite-sized pieces, complementing alcoholic drinks. You will feel like you are dining at an Izakaya!
Tottori’s Minced Meat Cutlet Sandwich with Curry Sauce
Tottori, the city of curry, offers sandwiches with rich flavored curry sauce and cutlet made of minced beef, pork and chicken grown in Tottori.
Tottori’s Daisen Pork Cutlet Sandwiches
Enjoy the flavors of Tottori with these sandwiches. Made of fresh pork grown at the foot of the famous Mt. Daisen and a special sauce made of grated pears, which is also Tottori’s specialty.
BENTO in Shimane Prefecture
Shimane Gyu Misotama Don
Local rice topped with quality Shimane beef simmered in Okuizumo’s naturally brewed Miso and Sake. Enjoy the aroma of Miso and deep- flavored beef.
Sakaiminato Mizuage Kani to Shijimi no Mogurizushi
Enjoy fresh red snow crab landed in Sakaiminato and Shijimi clams. Clams are also included in Sushi rice. Shimane’s specialties are served as side dishes.
Izumo Shofuku Chirashi
This bento commemorates Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine’s major renovation and 1300th anniversary of the ancient writings of Kojiki. Ingredients are related to Izumo Taisha and local seasoning is used.
Nodoguro Kani Zushi
You can enjoy red snow crab landed in Sakaiminato and San’in’s famous juicy nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch).
Shimane Gyu Sukiyaki Nikiri Don
This Shimane beef is cooked in a Sukiyaki pot till the soup is boiled down. Pour Ichimanjiya’s secret “Nikiri Jiru (boiled down sauce)” on the bento before you eat so that you can enjoy the irresistible flavor of the dish.
Iidaya Sasa Zushi
Iidaya Ryokan provides pressed sushi of local Nita-mai rice topped with fresh shrimp, salmon, Unagi eel, crab and Kotake mushrooms wrapped with bamboo leaves. It is beautiful and the fresh bamboo aroma slightly added to the rice makes the bento even more delicious.
Yaki Saba Zushi
This is a delicious pressed sushi made of juicy grilled mackerel dipped in a secret sauce and Nita-mai Koshihikari rice seasoned with special vinegar.
Nodoguro Zushi
Sea of Japan’s high grade “Nodoguro” (blackthroat seaperch) and Shimane’s Nita-mai Koshihikari rice are used to make this deluxe pressed sushi. The mouthwatering texture of nodoguro is incomparable!
Izumo Soba Bento
A variety of dishes including Izumo Soba (one of the top 3 Sobas in Japan), crab sushi, shrimp tempura, and grilled fish are all in the box.
This page was created in February 04, 2018.
