Eating Out GuideTakayama

FUMI’S EATING OUT GUIDE · 高山

Eating out
in Takayama.

A mountain town with plenty to savour.

Hida beef is only part of the story. Try hoba miso on a magnolia leaf, a warming noodle bowl, a small old-town snack or coffee in a traditional kissaten.

Thatched houses and autumn trees beside the pond at Hida Folk Village
A little time in Takayama. Something lovely along the way.

GET TO KNOW THE MENU

A few flavours
to look out for.

See the dishes, then choose a place to try one.

A MEAL. A COFFEE. A SMALL DISCOVERY.

What takes
your fancy?

Pick a category, choose a place and see it on the map. Save a few possibilities for different days.

A little closer to your next meal.

See the places on a large map of Takayama.

Pins help with orientation. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

01Local meals

Maruaki · Hida Takayama restaurant

丸明 飛騨高山店

⌖ 6-8 Tenmanmachi; near Takayama Station

A butcher-associated restaurant for visitors who want to try local beef without guessing which street snack to choose.

Something to try

A clearly priced Hida beef lunch or yakiniku selection.

Estimate ¥3,000–6,000 for lunch; premium cuts or a larger dinner ¥6,000–10,000+.

Before your visit

Use the restaurant service, not the adjacent meat-shop timetable. The Hida beef association lists the dining venue separately. Confirm portion size and whether grilling is at the table.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市天満町六丁目8番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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02Local meals

Kyoya

京や

⌖ 1-77 Oshinmachi

Broadens the city’s food story beyond beef to the cooking of the Hida region.

Something to try

Hoba miso set, with or without beef as listed; ask about pickled-vegetable steak too.

Published menu lists hoba-miso set ¥1,400 and beef hoba set ¥2,500; confirm tax treatment/current total.

Before your visit

The magnolia leaf is the cooking surface, not something to eat. The operator says an emailed reservation is only completed after telephone confirmation; do not present form submission as a confirmed booking.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市大新町一丁目77番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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03Noodles

Menya Shirakawa · original shop

麺屋しらかわ

⌖ 56-2 Aioimachi

A focused noodle choice when visitors want a simpler meal between old-town sights.

Something to try

Chuka soba: Takayama-style soy-sauce-seasoned ramen.

Estimate ¥1,000–1,600 for a bowl and egg.

Before your visit

Allow for a queue. Do not transfer the nearby Bettei branch’s evening hours to this original shop; city tourism distinguishes them. Current operator menu could not be directly retrieved.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市相生町56番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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04Coffee & cafés

Café Ao

カフェ青

⌖ 67 Kamisannomachi; old Oita sake-brewery building / Kura &

A quiet sweets stop integrated into the old-town walk, with a courtyard setting.

Something to try

Zenzai or a Japanese-style parfait with tea or coffee.

Estimate ¥1,000–1,800 for a café stop.

Before your visit

This is a café within the old brewery complex, not a promise of a brewery meal or tour. Official tourism describes the desserts; verify the day’s menu and hours before making a special trip.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市上三之町67番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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05Local meals

Suzuya

民芸食事 寿々や

⌖ Hanakawamachi

A warm introduction to miso cooked on a magnolia leaf.

Something to try

Hoba miso with rice and a cooked main.

Estimate ¥2,000–4,500 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市花川町24番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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06Quick bites

Sakaguchiya

御食事処 坂口屋

⌖ Kami-Sannomachi

A brief tasting stop on the old-town walk.

Something to try

Hida beef nigiri as a small freshly prepared snack.

Estimate ¥1,000–2,200 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. For takeaway, check how soon to eat it and any storage instructions.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市上三之町90番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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07Local meals

Center4 Hamburgers

センターフォー ハンバーガーズ

⌖ Kami-Ichinomachi

A different format for a hearty lunch in the old town.

Something to try

A burger from the current menu; Hida beef costs more when available.

Estimate ¥1,800–4,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市上一之町94番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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08Quick bites

Chitose

ちとせ

⌖ 6-19 Hanasatomachi

An unfussy meal choice near the station.

Something to try

Yakisoba or another cooked noodle dish.

Estimate ¥800–1,600 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. For takeaway, check how soon to eat it and any storage instructions.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市花里町六丁目19番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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09Local meals

Le Midi

ル・ミディ

⌖ 2-85 Honmachi

A more leisurely restaurant meal to book into the day.

Something to try

A Hida beef lunch or a seasonal French-style course.

Estimate ¥5,000–12,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. Plan ahead and check reservations, the course total and any cancellation conditions with the restaurant.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市本町二丁目85番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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10Bakeries

Train Bleu

トラン・ブルー

⌖ Nishinoisshikimachi

A bakery detour for a morning with time to spare.

Something to try

A croissant or seasonal pastry from the bakery counter.

Estimate ¥600–1,800 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. For takeaway, check how soon to eat it and any storage instructions.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市西之一色町一丁目73番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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11Coffee & cafés

Bagpipe

喫茶 バグ・パイプ

⌖ 75 Kataharamachi

A riverside café pause close to the old streets.

Something to try

Coffee and a pudding or cake.

Estimate ¥1,000–2,000 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市片原町75番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

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12Coffee & cafés

Coffee Don

コーヒー ドン

⌖ 2-52 Honmachi

A central kissaten break between market and old-town walks.

Something to try

A cup of coffee and something sweet from the menu.

Estimate ¥800–1,800 per person for this visit.

Before your visit

Check the current branch menu, opening days and last order before setting out. At busy times, allow time for a queue; leave a comfortable margin before a train.

Approximate address-area pin, based on 岐阜県高山市本町二丁目52番地. Open Maps to confirm the exact branch and entrance.

Restaurant / official visitor information ↗

Information checked 27 October 2026. Prices and availability may change.

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My food ideas 0A few possibilities for different days

Saved on this browser. These are ideas, with no bookings attached.

A little planning helps. Check opening days, last order and queue arrangements before travelling. Estimates are per person for the suggested kind of visit; drinks, extras, courses and service or admission charges can change the total. For allergies or other dietary needs, confirm the actual ingredients and preparation directly with staff.

MAKE A LOVELY DAY OF IT

A meal is just
part of the story.

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A FEW WORDS. A WARMER WELCOME.

A little Japanese
at the table.

Try a few words yourself. Hear Fumi’s Japanese, or show the large text to staff when that helps.

There are two of us

二人です。

Futari desu.

Say it foo-tah-ree deh-soo

Do you have an English menu?

英語のメニューはありますか。

Eigo no menyū wa arimasu ka?

Say it eh-eh-goh noh meh-nyoo-oo wah ah-ree-mah-soo kah

This one, please

これをお願いします。

Kore o onegaishimasu.

Say it koh-reh oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

Which do you recommend?

おすすめはどれですか。

Osusume wa dore desu ka?

Say it oh-soo-soo-meh wah doh-reh deh-soo kah

Coffee, please

コーヒーをください。

Kōhī o kudasai.

Say it koh—-hee— oh koo-dah-sah-ee.

The bill, please

お会計をお願いします。

Okaikei o onegaishimasu.

Say it oh-kah-ee-keh-ee oh oh-neh-gah-ee-shee-mah-soo.

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