After sightseeing, satisfy your hunger with these 5 restaurants to visit in Gifu. Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Dec 27 2024

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After sightseeing, satisfy your hunger with these 5 restaurants to visit in Gifu.

Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by nature, is also known as the "Land of Clear Streams" and is a popular travel destination. They have carefully selected recommended restaurants, particularly in the Hida area, which is famous for its charming townscapes and hot springs. Visitors are encouraged to stop by on their way back from sightseeing.

See full listings of Unagi (eel) restaurants found in and around Gifu.

Takayama [Aji no Yohei]

A restaurant specializing in the prefecture's representative ingredient, "Hida beef," located in a corner of the tourist spot "Old Town" in Takayama. The building has a calm impression that matches the scenic views of the charming town. The interior, which makes extensive use of wood, features spacious wooden table seating on the first floor, while the second floor offers private tatami rooms and a large hall.

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They offer luxurious meals featuring Hida beef as the main attraction, such as teppan steak and gyu-suki. They are committed to local production for local consumption, using Gifu Prefecture's Koshihikari rice, Hida soba, and pickled red turnips, which are local specialties. The restaurant is operated by a sake brewery with over 200 years of history, and they carefully select fine local sake. Guests can also enjoy tasting comparisons of sake by the glass.

Aji no YOHEI

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: 30-minute from Takayama Interchange
Address: 7, Kamininomachi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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Takayama [Hida Beef Sukiyaki Nakahashi Wakachiya]

Right next to the tourist attraction "Nakabashi" in Hida Takayama, visitors can enjoy "Hida beef" sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. The first floor features a warm space with a white base and incorporates Takayama wood. The second floor is designed with a black base, creating a calm atmosphere. From inside the restaurant, guests can view Nakabashi and the seasonal landscapes.

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The A5 rank "Hida beef" sukiyaki and shabu-shabu features seasonal ingredients primarily sourced from Gifu Prefecture, including vegetables. The drinks selection focuses on local sake and craft beer from Hida Takayama, as well as local brand teas. The tableware is made from traditional crafts, specifically Hida Shunkei lacquerware, making it a perfect souvenir from the trip.

Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya

Open: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm (L.O. 6:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 13-minute walk from Takayama Station toward the old town. It is located in a building by the river near the red bridge called "Nakabashi."
Address: 88, Katahara-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu
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3. Gujo Hachiman [Charcoal-Grilled Eel Uotora]

At the restaurant "Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora," established in 1930, visitors can enjoy high-quality eel prepared with a secret sauce in a variety of dishes such as rice bowls and hitsumabushi. The eel, finished with a sauce characterized by the richness, thickness, and sweetness unique to the Chubu region, is grilled over binchotan charcoal, resulting in a crispy and juicy texture. The restaurant also offers a selection of beverages that pair well with eel dishes, including "Ebisu Beer" and the wine-flavored aged sake "Daruma Masamune." The restaurant also offers a selection of beverages that pair well with eel dishes, including "Ebisu Beer" and the wine-flavored aged sake "Daruma Masamune."

The first floor features chair seating and is barrier-free, while the second floor offers tatami seating, making it suitable for large groups. There are also private rooms available, accommodating various occasions such as special meals or gatherings with friends. Why not spend a special time in Gifu with high-quality eel?

Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:00 - 14:30 / Dinner 17:00 - 20:00
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Gujo-Hachiman Station (Nagaragawa Railway Etsumi-Nan Line). 5-minute drive from the Gujo-Hachiman Interchange.
Address: 953 Hachiman-cho Shin-machi, Gujo, Gifu
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4. Takayama [Hida Takayama Meat]

Located in the castle town of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, [飛騨高山ミート] offers a unique culinary experience that is characteristic of Takayama, in a corner of the popular tourist area known as "Old Town." The main ingredient is the renowned Gifu Prefecture wagyu brand, "Hida Beef," and visitors can enjoy exquisite dishes such as "Hida Beef Sirloin Steak," "Hida Beef Steak Box," and "Hida Beef Takayama Meat Hamburger."

Satisfy your hunger after sightseeing: 5 restaurants to visit when in Gifu

The restaurant is housed in a building that was once used as an art museum. While the exterior has been preserved to maintain the streetscape, the interior has been transformed into a sophisticated Japanese modern space. How about experiencing the luxurious taste of Hida beef in this special place?

HIDATAKAYAMA 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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Hida Furukawa [Hakkouen]

A fugu restaurant that resembles a ryokan, located in the mountains of Takayama and Furukawa. Guests can enjoy 'torafugu' while listening to the gentle flow of the river at the foot of the mountain. The spacious hall allows guests to view the changing seasons from the tokonoma, and the 'makuragi no heya' adorned with a variety of furnishings warmly welcomes visitors. A shuttle bus service is also available.

This restaurant operates on a completely reservation-only basis and offers dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Hida Takayama. They have successfully cultivated "torafugu" in the mountains, allowing guests to enjoy the sweetness of the fish and its firm texture in their courses and lunch. There is no fixed menu, and the restaurant adapts flexibly to guests' requests regarding the dishes and seating.

Hakkoen

Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
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