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Where to try Tottori beef-bone ramen: Fujiki or Gottsuo?

Fujiki focuses on a long-simmered broth, while Gottsuo serves late; compare two shops near Tottori Station.

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In Tottori, a bowl of ramen can begin with an unusual ingredient: beef bones. The prefecture says gyukotsu ramen spread through central and western Tottori in the post-war period, when cattle use and local broth-making traditions shaped a regional soup. It may look like a simple shoyu ramen, but beef brings aroma, a faint sweetness and a depth different from tonkotsu. Near Tottori Station, Fujiki and Gottsuo offer two interpretations a few streets apart. Fujiki presents itself as a specialist in beef ramen. The city tourism guide highlights a broth simmered for 25 hours, tender seared chashu and three seasonings to choose from: soy, miso or salt. It also offers kaedama, extra noodles for the remaining broth. This setup makes it easy to compare the soup without relying on elaborate toppings. Visitor comments are mixed: some praise cleanliness, service and noodle texture, while others find certain sides heavy or simply do not connect with the broth’s flavour. Gottsuo opens as the city’s evening life gets going and serves until late. The tourism office describes it as a shop that has been part of local life for decades and highlights its beef-bone soup, aromatic vegetables and advertised daily batch of 100 bowls. Its long hours suit travellers arriving late or eating after an event. Reviews mention a clean, meaty flavour and staff willing to explain the menu; others find the broth salty or comment on the dining-room atmosphere. The difference is about timing as much as recipe. Fujiki is near the station and its listing includes daytime and evening service with weekly closures, though directories do not agree on every hour. Gottsuo, in Suehiroonsencho, lists 5:00 pm to 2:00 am and does not take reservations, but the daily limit can sell out. Choose Fujiki for lunch and a choice of seasonings; keep Gottsuo in mind for a later dinner. Check each shop’s notice: being nearby does not guarantee it will still be serving when you arrive.

Profiles of the recommended places: Tottori Gyukotsu Noodle Fujiki · Gottsuo Ramen Tottori

Bottom line

Fujiki suits a daytime bowl with several seasoning choices; Gottsuo works for a late-night visit. Hours can change and Gottsuo limits its bowls, so confirm availability on the day.

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Beef-bone ramen restaurant

Tottori Gyukotsu Noodle Fujiki

OK Building 1F, 2-118-3 Imamachi, Tottori, Tottori 680-0822, Japan

3.6 /5 275 reviews

Fujiki turns beef-bone broth into a clear, aromatic soup, an alternative to the pork tonkotsu found on many ramen menus. Tottori’s official food guide describes gyukotsu ramen as part of the prefecture’s local food culture, with a tradition that grew in the post-war years. At Fujiki, the draw is the

Why it made the selection

25-hour beef-bone broth, seared chashu and soy, miso or salt ramen, with an extra-noodle kaedama option.

Hours: The shopping-street listing shows lunch and dinner on several days, with a weekly closure. Directories differ; check the shop’s notice before visiting. Verified: October 12, 2026
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Beef-bone ramen shop

Gottsuo Ramen Tottori

159-4 Suehiroonsencho, Tottori, Tottori 680-0833, Japan

3.6 /5 524 reviews

Gottsuo works in central Tottori’s evening district as an entry point to gyukotsu ramen after dinner or a show. The city tourism office describes it as a local business with more than six decades of roots and a beef-bone broth matured and simmered with aromatic vegetables. The shop advertises a limi

Why it made the selection

Beef-bone broth with aromatic vegetables; the shop advertises a limited daily batch and late-night service.

Hours: The Tottori branch lists 5:00 pm–2:00 am daily; occasional changes may apply. The shop says it prepares about 100 bowls a day. Verified: October 12, 2026
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Sources & references

Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.

  1. Official website of Tottori Gyukotsu Noodle Fujiki ↗ Primary source Tottori City Tourism Association · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  2. Official website of Tottori Gyukotsu Noodle Fujiki ↗ Primary source Tottori Station Shopping Street Association · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  3. Official website of Tottori Gyukotsu Noodle Fujiki ↗ Primary source Tottori Prefecture Tourism Information · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  4. Official website of Gottsuo Ramen Tottori ↗ Primary source Tottori City Tourism Association · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  5. Official website of Gottsuo Ramen Tottori ↗ Primary source Chukai Cable Television / Gottsuo · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  6. Official website ↗ Primary source Tottori Prefecture · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  7. Official website ↗ Primary source Tottori City Tourism Association · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  8. Official website ↗ Primary source Tottori Prefecture Tourism Information · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.

  9. Google rating for exact Fujiki branch ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Exact branch at Imamachi 2-118-3: Google 3.6/5 and 275 reviews, page updated seven days before 2026-10-12.

  10. Google rating for exact Gottsuo Tottori branch ↗ Secondary source Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 12, 2026

    Page updated 2026-10-09: Google 3.6/5 and 524 reviews for 159-4 Suehiroonsencho; recent comments visible on 2026-10-12.

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