Update-date: Apr 03 2024
Gifu Prefecture is gaining attention as a destination for foreign tourists. Among them, Hida Takayama, known as "Little Kyoto of Hida," is a popular tourist spot with its well-preserved old castle town streets. There are plenty of delicious ingredients available, with Hida beef being a particularly popular local specialty. Experience the tender texture created by the fine marbling of Hida beef as a memento of your trip.
Jukusei Hidagyu Yakiniku GYU-SUKE
A yakiniku restaurant featuring the highest quality Hida beef aged using unique aging techniques.
Located in front of Takayama Station, GYU-SUKE specializes in grilled Hida beef that has been aged in-house. This restaurant offers aged Hida beef, which has been aged in a special aging room, providing a unique flavor. The A5-grade female Hida beef boasts beautiful marbling, and the juicy flavor that overflows when you take a bite is irresistible. With a wine selection of about 500 bottles and a variety of local sake unique to Takayama, guests can enjoy the marriage of these beverages with aged beef.
The refined design of the interior is spacious, with a total of approximately 100 seats. The 1st and 2nd floors each offer open spaces with different concepts. Equipped with the latest smokeless roasters, there is no need to worry about odor sticking to clothes, making it a comfortable stop even while traveling. VIP rooms with dedicated passages are also available to ensure privacy without encountering other guests.
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), [Tuesday-Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
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 Map
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Closed: Monday
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 Map
HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT
Indulge in meticulously crafted Hida beef dishes at a restaurant renovated from an art museum.
Hida Takayama Meat is located in the old streetscape, a 13-minute walk from Takayama Station. A must-try dish here is the "Hida Beef Steak on Rice," featuring tender thigh steak from Gifu Prefecture arranged on top of locally produced rice. Enjoy the Hida beef to the fullest with their special sauce. Also recommended is the "Hida Takayama Meat Hamburg Steak," made with a blend of Hida Takayama PLEASURE PORK, their own brand of pork.
The building, which blends well with the old townscape, was once a museum. To preserve the town's scenery, it seems that the exterior has been left almost unchanged from the past. Inside, the atmosphere is modern with a hint of Japanese style, creating a stylish space. The view of the townscape from the window is also wonderful, undoubtedly becoming a memorable part of the journey. Enjoy both the scenery and the taste of Hida beef.
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 Map
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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 Map
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Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Matsuri
A blissful ramen experience that encapsulates the charm of Hida beef, perfect as a memory of your travels.
Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Matsuri, located an 8-minute walk from Takayama Station, is a ramen shop that incorporates the charm of Hida beef into its noodles. They offer two types of broth: a white broth infused with fish extract and a clear broth with a soy sauce aroma, both made from carefully simmered Hida beef bones. Their signature dish, the "Hida Beef Special," features A5-grade Hida beef roast beef generously topped on the ramen, making it a must-try item for memories of Takayama.
Located in the bustling center of Takayama, crowded with tourists, this shop is built to blend in with the traditional townscape. Inside the shop, festival music plays, creating a uniquely Japanese atmosphere. The recommended counter seats by the window offer the opportunity to enjoy a meal while overlooking the townscape of Takayama. During busy times, tickets are distributed to manage crowds, allowing visitors to explore the nearby area while waiting, which adds to its charm.
Hida Beef Bone 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 Map
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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 Map
Honba No Aji Maruaki
Enjoy high-quality Hida beef at a reasonable price, unique to a butcher shop's direct operation.
Honba No Aji Maruaki, located a 5-minute walk from Takayama Station, is a restaurant operated by a butcher shop. Here, you can enjoy high-quality Hida beef, unique to directly operated stores, at reasonable prices. Hida beef, raised in rich natural surroundings, boasts a perfect balance of marbling and lean meat; its beautiful marbling is akin to a work of art. The "Special Hida Beef Yakiniku Platter," which includes four types of Hida beef and fresh vegetables, is a highly recommended menu item that you must try.
The interior of the restaurant is spacious and illuminated by warm-colored lights, creating a calm atmosphere. The stylish interior, accentuated by the natural texture of wood, allows guests to relax and unwind comfortably. Known internationally as a place where you can enjoy premium Hida beef at reasonable prices, the restaurant attracts many foreign tourists visiting Japan. There are also private rooms available for up to 30 people, making it suitable for group visits. Experience authentic Hida beef through dishes such as yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki.
Honba No Aji Maruaki
Open: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30) (changes by season are possible)
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: 5 minute walk from JR Takayama station. 20 minutes by car from the Hida-Takayama interchange.
Address: 6-8 Tenman-machi Takayama, Gifu Map
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Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: 5 minute walk from JR Takayama station. 20 minutes by car from the Hida-Takayama interchange.
Address: 6-8 Tenman-machi Takayama, Gifu Map
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MATSUKIUSHI
Savor the finest Hida beef while enveloped in the warmth of wood.
Matsuki Ushi, located a 3-minute walk from Takayama Station, is a restaurant specializing in Hida beef charcoal-grilled steaks of A5 grade. They grill finely marbled Hida beef over charcoal, allowing excess fat to drip off and intensifying the flavor of the steak. "Hida Beef Hoba-miso-yaki" is a local dish from Gifu, where meat and miso are placed on magnolia leaves and grilled. It's definitely worth trying as a memory of your journey. They also offer a selection of local sake from Hida and wine to accompany your meal.
The interior offers a spacious layout where guests can relax and unwind. Each seat, whether at the counter, table, or in the private rooms, features the use of chestnut wood, allowing guests to feel the warmth unique to wood materials. In addition, like its sister restaurant, a long-established sushi restaurant, they also offer sushi and sashimi made with fresh seasonal seafood, making it easy for guests to choose their favorite dishes, which adds to its charm.
MATSUKIUSHI
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 8:30 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,200 JPY
Access: It's 222m from Takayama Station
Address: 1-17, Hanaoka-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu Map
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,200 JPY
Access: It's 222m from Takayama Station
Address: 1-17, Hanaoka-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu Map
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