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Update-date: Jul 22 2024

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Categories: Gifu

5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Gifu｜Gifu

Gifu Prefecture, located almost in the center of the Japanese archipelago, is a region rich in nature, with mountains covering about 80% of its area. It also boasts a variety of delicious ingredients, the most notable of which is Hida Beef, one of Japan's top brands of black-haired wagyu. Enjoy the delicious offerings, including Hida Beef, in the heart of Japan, Gifu Prefecture.

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Hida Beef Restaurant Tengu

Indulge in the luxury of savoring the finest Hida beef at a long-established butcher's direct-operated restaurant

Located a 10-minute walk from Takayama Station, Hida Beef Shokudo Tengu is a restaurant directly operated by a long-established butcher shop founded in 1927. Guests can enjoy Hida beef purchased as whole cattle, primarily featuring A5 grade female beef from Gifu Prefecture. The 'Hida Beef Grilled on a Net' allows diners to savor the tender and juicy flavor of the meat. The 'Hida Beef Shabu-Shabu' is a recommended dish with a melt-in-your-mouth taste that can be enjoyed in a light and refreshing manner.

5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit When in Gifu｜Gifu

The restaurant adjacent to the butcher shop, Tengu Sohonten, features a stylish Japanese-modern interior. The spacious interior includes table seating, horigotatsu seating, and semi-private tatami rooms. The semi-private rooms are located in the back of the restaurant, allowing guests to dine without worrying about their surroundings, making it a safe choice for those with small children. The restaurant also offers wines that pair well with Hida beef, making it suitable for special meals such as dates and anniversaries.

Hidagyu Tabedokoro 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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Charcoal-Grilled Eel Uotora

Enjoy eel grilled over binchotan charcoal and coated with a secret sauce

Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora is a restaurant where customers can enjoy high-quality eel grilled over Binchotan charcoal. The eel used is limited to those from Mikawa and Kyushu. The rich and sweet sauce, characteristic of the Chubu region, has been continuously added to since the restaurant's founding in 1930. The signature dish, 'Hitsumabushi,' uses a whole eel. Diners can enjoy a variety of flavors: the first bowl as it is, the second with condiments, and the third as ochazuke (tea over rice).

Located a 15-minute walk from Gujo Hachiman Station, this restaurant is situated in Gujo Hachiman, a town known for its pristine water. The restaurant is set in a charming area where water flows through grid-like channels. It's perfect for a visit while sightseeing, and both the exterior and interior are filled with a rich Japanese ambiance. Guests can watch the preparation and grilling of eel, making it a recommended restaurant for those interested in Japanese food culture.

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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Italian Cuisine Bocca Bona

Authentic Italian cuisine that maximizes the charm of Hida Takayama's ingredients

At Bocca Bona, an Italian restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal flavors, it is a 15-minute walk from Takayama Station. With a motto of local production for local consumption, the restaurant is particular about using ingredients from Hida Takayama. The 'Hida Beef Tagliata with Seasonal Vegetables' is a dish where you can savor slightly rare lean meat and locally sourced vegetables. The 'Margherita,' which uses plenty of homemade mozzarella cheese made from locally sourced milk, is also recommended.

The interior has a casual yet stylish atmosphere, reminiscent of a small Italian town restaurant. There is a wine cellar located very close to the restaurant, offering a range from casual everyday wines to high-end bottles costing tens of thousands of yen. Guests can receive recommendations for wines that pair well with the season and dishes, so feel free to ask for advice. Visitors can also enjoy local seasonal delights such as spring mountain vegetables, autumn mushrooms, and game meat.

Italian Cuisine Bocca Buona

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from Takayama Station
Address: 7-218, Kamiokamoto-machi, Takayama, Gifu
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San Tabeeru - Rice and Sake

Savor authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients while enjoying a traditional Japanese ambiance

Located a 5-minute walk from Hokuno Station, San Taverle is an authentic Italian restaurant that prides itself on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy dishes made with Mino Healthy Pork, Hida Beef, seasonal local vegetables, and river fish. The 'Carbonara with Onsen Egg' is a must-try, featuring bacon made from Mino Healthy Pork. The combination of egg yolk and fresh cream is simply irresistible.

The restaurant is located in a region called Okumino, surrounded by nature. The interior, filled with a profound Japanese ambiance, is impressive with its sturdy beams supporting the ceiling and thick pillars. Since it is attached to the accommodation facility Gujo no Yado okuminoen, it is a great idea to stay leisurely while sightseeing and fully enjoy the Okumino area through dishes made with local ingredients, from the produce to the seasonings.

Meshimon Sakemon Santabelle

Open: [Opening hours] 11:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00) / Lunch 11:00 - 16:00 (Lunchtime)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Follow Route 156 for 8km from Shirotori Interchange. The michinoeki (roadside rest area) is 300m north of Shirotori.
Address: 351 Nagataki, Shirotori-cho, Gujo, Gifu
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Hida Takayama Hida Beef Local Cuisine Sakana

An izakaya where you can enjoy Hida Takayama's local cuisine and Hida beef at reasonable prices

An izakaya where customers can enjoy Hida Takayama's local cuisine and Hida beef at reasonable prices

Located just a 3-minute walk from Takayama Station, Hida Takayama Hida Beef Local Cuisine Shusai is an izakaya where guests can enjoy a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices. The recommended dish is the 'Hida Beef Ishiyaki Hitsumabushi,' served in a hot stone bowl. Hida beef can also be enjoyed in various preparations such as steak, stewed tendon, and tataki. Guests can fully experience Takayama through local dishes like 'Hoba Miso.' Enjoy these dishes along with Takayama's local sake.

The interior walls of the restaurant, adorned in warm colors, are crafted by a world-renowned artist. The texture created by the combination of earth and wood provides a comfortable and soothing atmosphere. The counter seats are perfect for solo travelers. There are also private rooms for groups, allowing guests to relax without worrying about their surroundings. Why not spend an enjoyable evening in a Japanese-modern space while experiencing the food culture of Takayama?

Hidatakayama Hida-Gyu Kyodo-ryori Shusai

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,200 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Takayama Station on JR Takayama Main Line.
Address: 6-9-8 Hanasato-machi, Takayama, Gifu
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