5 Must-Visit Restaurants to Savor the Brand Wagyu 'Hida Beef' When Visiting Gifu | Gifu Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 18 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Hida beef, a type of Wagyu beef raised in Gifu Prefecture, is renowned for its fine texture and tenderness, as well as its beautiful marbling and melt-in-your-mouth quality, captivating many Wagyu enthusiasts. If you're visiting Gifu, you definitely shouldn't miss out on this ingredient. Why not indulge in a meat feast at a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Hida beef?

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1. Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE

Located near the station, one can savor the finest Hida beef at this restaurant. It features a sophisticated design and specializes in aged Hida beef barbecue.

A restaurant near the station where one can savor the finest Hida beef. A sophisticatedly designed aged Hida beef barbecue restaurant.

Located just near Takayama Station, Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE offers a prime dining experience. Here, the finest Hida beef, raised in Gifu Prefecture, is aged in a "Terahertz Aging Chamber" to maximize its flavor. This select Yakiniku uses female A5 Hida beef, which is aged in-house using unique aging techniques.

The restaurant's exterior matches the ambiance of Takayama town, and the interior offers a sophisticated, upscale space with a total of about 100 seats. Both the first and second floors feature distinct open-space concepts, with two VIP rooms on the second floor that can be connected to accommodate up to 10 guests. Additionally, the restaurant boasts a selection of approximately 500 wines, perfectly paired with Yakiniku. There are also various drinks available, including unique Sake from Takayama.

Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm), [Wednesday-Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday,Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from JR Takayama Station
Address: 5-20-3, Hanasato-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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2. Steakhouse Kitchen Hida

Enjoy the rich and juicy Hida beef steak

Steakhouse Kitchen Hida is a specialty restaurant that serves only select Hida beef steaks. Raised in the rich natural environment, Hida beef captivates many gourmets with its rich and juicy flavor, earning high praise. A particularly recommended dish is the 'A-5 Grade Hida Beef Fillet Steak 150g Set'. The highest quality A-5 grade Hida beef fillet is prepared using Kitchen Hida's proud method of 'steamed grilling'. Moreover, the compatibility with the steak sauce, which has been passed down for 51 years, is outstanding. Why not indulge in the deep flavors of Hida beef and the traditional cooking methods of Kitchen Hida?

Steak House Kitchen Hida

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm) / [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 7:45 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Takayama Station, Takayama Main Line
Address: 1-66 Hommachi, Takayama , Gifu
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3. Hida Takayama Meat

Experience unique Hida Takayama cuisine in a corner of the old town

Located in the corner of the historic district 'Old Town' in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Takayama Meat offers a unique dining experience characteristic of Hida Takayama. This restaurant features the renowned Wagyu brand 'Hida Beef' from Gifu Prefecture as its main ingredient, meticulously bringing out the charm of the materials in each exquisite dish. Particularly, the hamburger made with a blend of their own 'Hida Takayama PLEASURE PORK' is a must-try item. Additionally, the flavorful steak bowl served with Gifu Prefecture's 'Inochi no Ichi' and a special steak sauce is another deep-flavored dish.

The restaurant is housed in a building that was once used as an art museum, renovated to preserve its original charm while transforming the interior into a sophisticated modern Japanese space. Why not indulge in a luxurious meal that can only be enjoyed at this unique location?The restaurant is housed in a building that was once used as an art museum, renovated to preserve its original charm while transforming the interior into a sophisticated modern Japanese space. Why not indulge in a luxurious meal that can only be enjoyed at this unique location?

HIDA TAKAYAMA MEAT

Open: [Monday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 13-minute walk from the East Exit of Takayama Station towards the old town area
Address: 69, Kamisanno-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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4. Hida Gyu-Kotsu Takayama Ramen Matsuri

A popular ramen restaurant where one can savor the taste of Hida beef in every bowl

At the Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Festival, which blends seamlessly into the streetscape of Hida Takayama, the exquisitely simmered broth made from Hida beef bones is highly acclaimed. The "Paitan Ramen," recommended for first-timers, is a bowl finished with a creamy yet refreshing taste despite its rich flavor. For those who want to indulge in Hida beef, the "Hida Beef Special" is recommended. It features A5 grade Hida beef roast beef, meticulously cooked sous-vide and generously topped over the bowl, making it a luxurious dish.

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The restaurant is filled with the ambiance of festival music, creating a space that exudes Japanese charm. There are also spacious counter seats where one can relax comfortably, making it easy for even solo diners to drop by. When there is a queue, numbered tickets are distributed, allowing guests to use the waiting time for sightseeing. Why not enjoy the exquisite Ramen made with premium Hida beef while soaking in the traditional atmosphere unique to Hida Takayama?
The restaurant is filled with the ambiance of festival music, creating a space that exudes Japanese charm. There are also spacious counter seats where one can relax comfortably, making it easy for even solo diners to drop by. When there is a queue, numbered tickets are distributed, allowing guests to use the waiting time for sightseeing. Why not enjoy the exquisite ramen made with premium Hida beef while soaking in the traditional atmosphere unique to Hida Takayama?

Hida Gyu-Kotsu Takayama Ramen Matsuri

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Takayama Station
Address: 4, Katahara-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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5. Hida Gyu Shoku-Dokoro Tengu

A Hida beef specialty restaurant directly managed by a long-established butcher shop

Located a 10-minute walk from Takayama Station on the Takayama Main Line, Hida Gyu Shoku-Dokoro Tengu is a directly managed dining establishment adjacent to the long-established butcher shop 'Tengu Sohonten' founded in 1927 is a directly managed dining establishment adjacent to the long-established butcher shop 'Tengu Sohonten' founded in 1927. Here, one can enjoy dishes made with Hida beef, purchased whole under strict conditions focusing mainly on A5 rank female cattle from Gifu Prefecture. Among these, one can enjoy dishes made with Hida beef, purchased whole under strict conditions focusing mainly on A5 rank female cattle from Gifu Prefecture. Among these,"Hida Beef Meshi-yaki Steak" is renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth texture. For those who prefer a lighter taste, "Hida Beef Shabu-shabu" is also exquisite."Hida Beef Meshi-yaki Steak" is renowned for its melt-in-your-mouth texture. For those who prefer a lighter taste, "Hida Beef Shabu-shabu" is also exquisite.

The restaurant features a spacious, modern Japanese interior, yet maintains a calm atmosphere. A calm atmosphere pervades the space. It offers various seating options including sunken kotatsu, semi-private rooms, and table seats, making it suitable for various occasions such as dining with friends or family. It is suitable for various occasions such as dining with friends or family. It is highly recommended for those who want to indulge in the luxury of Hida beef.

Hida Gyu Shoku-Dokoro Tengu

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Takayama station on JR Takayama Main line. Located close to Ikadabashi bridge.
Address: 1-21, Honmachi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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