There is a culture to carefully preserve ingredients in Hida area surrounded by mountains. Although the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Hida food should be "Hida Beef" nowadays, you can also enjoy various food cultures unique to Hida. Please taste and enjoy local cuisine proposed by IORI STAY.

Takayama

For a Special Night

Susaki

It is the oldest Japanese-style restaurant in Gifu prefecture, which was founded in the Edo period, and the building itself is designated as tangible cultural property of Takayama City.
This is the only restaurant whose dishes are based on Sowaryu Honzen,which was created in Edo period.
There are also Hida beef and shabu-shabu courses.

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Kakusyo

This is a Japanese-style restaurant which has more than 200 years history, and it is also a designated as a cultural property of Takayama City. You can enjoy Buddhist cuisine that makes the best use of ingredients raised in the rich nature of Hida Takayama.

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Syuntei Nakagawa

Shuntei Nakagawa is perfect for a special night. The owner, who was trained at a famous French restaurant, cooks and provides selected ingredients from Hida Takayama on the iron plate at the open kitchen.

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Enjoy the Night of Locals

Matsuki Sushi

You can enjoy fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. Mastuki Sushi is one of the most popular sushi restaurants in Takayama. They also offer a kaiseki course of Hida beef.

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Kyoya

Kyoya servea various type of local dishes.
You can enjoy the unique taste of Takayama such as potatoes, komodoufu, and pickled vegetables as well as Hida beef grilled by charcoal. There are also fresh seafood and river fish from Hokuriku area.

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Wada

Wada is a popular izakaya among locals. It is always crowded with locals.
You can also enjoy local sake from Takayama at a reasonable price.

Taste loved by locals

Chitose

Dished of Chitose is an iconic food of Takayama.
Yakisoba(stir fry noodles) and Takayama ramen are popular. It offers plenty of amount for reasonable price. Although it is a local restaurant, it is also a popular one for tourists.

Kikyoya

Kikyoya,which has a long history, is a hidden ramen restaurant on the backstreet.
The simple but gentle taste of soup and thin noodles are nostalgic taste that has not changed for more than 65 years.

Sumikyu

The Hida area, which is rich in water, is actually a popular place of Soba(buckwheat). The simple buckwheat noodles on the magnolia leaves have a strong aroma and taste. Soba with wild vegetable is our recommendation.

Kunihachi Syokudo

Speaking of Kunihachi Shokudo, “Tofu-steak”. It is a very popular restaurant as a iconic food for both locals and tourists.You shoud have plenty of time to go there since there should be a queue at noon.

Restaurants only locals know

Hongo

It is a hideaway restaurant,which was created by renovating an old folk house built in the Taisho era. Enjoy creative cuisine, wine and sake.

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Hukyu An

Hukyu An is a Café which was created by renovating townhouse and warehouse on the backstreet near the Old Town.
You can enjoy tea and relax, looking out at the Japanese garden.

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Ichii Café

Ichii Café is a hidden café on the hill with a great view of the town. It is a popular spot not only for locals but also for foreign tourists. Its cakes are also popular.

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Sannomachi Club

A hideaway bar nestled in the old town. If you want to relax and enjoy local food and sake, this is the place we recommend

Hida Furukawa

For a Special Night

Asahikan

Asahikan is a Japanese-style restaurant in Hida Furukawa, which has a reputation for serving seasonal ingredients.
The famous stone-grilled Hida beef steak is popular as it is a great experience. Recommended for special occasion such as anniversary.

Hida City official site

Sawaen

Sawaen is recommended for a special night in Hida Furukawa. All the dishes that make full use of local products and seasonal ingredients are delicious and entertaining. There is also a private room, so why not spend a relaxing and special time with your family?

Yamayu-ushi-ikkan

You can enjoy various types of beef dishes, such as grill on lava plate, iron plate, kiln, and menu from yakiniku, steak, sausage, to a la carte,and so on. The course menu is from 4300 yen. You can also have Pasta lunch.

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Enjoy the Night of Locals

Sen

Sen is a Izakaya(Japanese-bar) where you can enjoy authentic Edomae sushi and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and iron plate dishes run by Father and his son.
You can enjoy seasonal dishes such as seafood from the Sea of Japan as well as local Hida ingredients.

Hida City official site

Ma-kun

Ma-kun is an izakaya that is always crowded with locals. The owners and staff are all friendly. Guests can enjoy fresh fish and local dishes. We recommend “tofu steak” and “pickled steak”, which are famous in Hida area.

Inaho

Inaho is an izakaya run by a friendly local couple. If you want to enjoy seasonal fish and sake of Hida, this is the place we recommend.

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Toriei

Toriei is a very local and local’s favorite izakaya. Beer, chicken wings, and deep-fried chicken with seaweed are popular among locals.

Taste loved by locals

Maeda

Maeda is Japanese-style restaurant specialized in Hida beef. Not only steak, but there are also hamburger steak, fried shrimp, and set meals named after the place name of Hida Furukawa.

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Sakaeya

Sakaeya is a ramen shop that has been keeping its taste since the 1945’s. The simple taste has been loved by the local people. It is a place that is crowded with locals even on New Year’s Eve.

Hida City official site

Horinoue seimen

Horinoue seimen boasts sophisticated taste and homemade soba-noodle.
The “Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Udon” that sticks out of the bowl is a must-see.

Hida City official site

Kaoru

You can enjoy Hida beef grilled on a unique iron plate at a reasonable price. We recommend its lunch menu that always satisfy locals.

Hida City official site

Restaurants only locals know

Ichinomachi Café

This is a the traditional townhouse style café with modern furniture and jazz music.
It is well known for hida beef curry and a half-melon shaped bun as well as nice coffee.

Hida City official site

Hida Mori no Megumi

This is a medical harb shop newly opened in the town of Hida Furukawa. You can experience workshops of Hida’s herbs and purchase herbal products. There are also herbal exhibitions, and herbal tea tasting services.

Hida City official site

Okazuya Yamamoto

This is a side dish store with local vegetables and products, which is always crowded with locals.
The most popular dish is fried chicken. Although they are sold by weight, the gentle owner always cuts off the fraction.