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Inside Japan’s Wagyu Paradise!! (I Ate Too Much Japanese Beef)

2025-11-30 Travel & Events
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Mark Wiens
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A Complete Hida Wagyu Beef Culinary Tour of Takayama, Japan

Discover why Hida beef is ranked among Japan's best by tasting it prepared in nine distinct culinary styles, from raw sushi to A5 yakiniku, all in one day.

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  • Conquer a multi-meal challenge focused solely on Hida Wagyu beef in Takayama, showcasing its versatility.
  • Experience unique preparations like beef grilled on a magnolia leaf with miso and ultra-premium A5 cuts cooked tableside.
  • Learn the context of Hida beef, raised in the Gifu Prefecture mountains, known for exceptional marbling and umami.
  • This itinerary delivers a structured exploration tracking peak experiences, specialized cooking methods, and flavor comparisons across multiple specialized venues.

This itinerary documents an intensive, full-day deep dive into Hida Wagyu beef in Takayama, Japan. The goal is to sample every preparation style available, providing crucial insight into how different cooking techniques—sushi, stew, soba topping, skewers, burger, and premium cuts—affect the famed meat’s texture and flavor profile.

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🇯🇵 A Perfect Day in Kanazawa, Japan: https://youtu.be/TKFOzNTrWwk 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiens In this Japanese food tour we’re spending an entire day in Takayama, Japan, eating only Hida Wagyu Beef - rated as one of the best types of Japanese beef! You might be surprised how many types of wagyu you can try! Hida Kotte Ushi, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/CKjv1qepXEufWPEy8) - We’re starting with some sushi! Price - 1,200 JPY ($7.98) per plate Rokujyuban, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WikrfDJiGq9DKFgU9) - Next up, this little spot for Hida Wagyu stew. Price - 900 JPY ($5.98) Kyōya, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FFdacqhYfw6EWsmz9) - This is a really cool restaurant in Takayama, and they serve all sorts of Hida Japanese wagyu beef, including a signature dish of hida beef with local miso cooked on a magnolia leaf. Price - 5,500 JPY ($36.56) for both dishes Miyabi-an Soba, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmDkdaYUksbY2n766) - I love Japanese soba, and I tried the hot version with beef and the zaru soba. Price - 2,900 JPY ($19.28) - for both dishes Hidagyu No Komori, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdwFQXz6tafSCHqH9) - This place serves amazing skewers, the beef will melt in your mouth. Price - 600 JPY ($3.99) per skewer Matsuki Burger, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fhLA2fs9HCXmtvTW9) - Price - 1,680 JPY ($11.17) Hida Beef Baya, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/MJ2WK6bkTTvTBvQo7) - Best beef sushi! Price - 1,100 JPY ($7.31) for everything Hidagyu Maruaki, Takayama, Japan (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3VqtzTYap4vxk3kJ8) - This restaurant is extremely famous for shabu shabu and yakiniku and here I tried Hida A5 Wagyu, best quality! Price - 13,360 JPY ($88.82) for everything Hope you enjoyed this ultimate Japanese beef tour in Takayama, Japan! Follow for more food: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiensAbroad https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@Maxximaal 2025-11-30

I'm a simple man. I see Mark Wiens, I see Japan, I click.

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@ArestaBumagat 2025-11-30

Just by watching i feel like I'm also eating those delicious foods 😂

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@エリ-k1e 2025-12-02

日本人です。マークさんの動画、日本語翻訳にしていつも楽しく見てます❣️日本に来てくれてありがとうございます😊私は山梨に住んでるので岐阜は遠くて行ったことないですが、行きたくなりました。いつも美味しそうに食べてる表情がたまらなく楽しいです これからも応援してます❣️ご家族と末永くお幸せに😊

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@timtillack 2025-11-30

We ate hida beef from a humble farmer-owned restaurant in Takayama where you walk in and choose your meat from the fridge then grill it yourself over charcoal. Best ever!

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@dazuotv 2025-11-30

Thank you for the wonderful video about Japanese Wagyu beef👍

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@StevenBurns-y8u 2025-11-30

I like when your Family is involved in the Videos shows Great Rewards.

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@RMcCoy214 2025-11-30

I miss you wishing us an amazing day at the start of the video. ❤❤ I'm a single mother to two nonverbal kids, so your videos are my human interaction and conversation 😂😂 you don't know it but I talk to you all through your videos. 😂😂 much love mark!!!

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@yumimaddox9891 2025-11-30

Thank you for introducing Japanese Hida beef to the world.❤

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@Toh.Kaidoh 2025-12-01

Haai Mark-san!! Enjoy Japan again this time! Kyoto's autumn colours are lovely.

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@maureenlazarus4872 2026-01-17

I really dont know how you stay so slim after tasting all the food, oil, ghee you do, Mark. I just pray that your heart and body stays healthy and strong

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