Hida beef refers to meat from the Kuroge Wagyu ("Japanese Black") breed of cattle raised in Gifu Prefecture. Characterized by tender and finely grained meat, Kuroge Wagyu raised amid the rich natural surroundings of Gifu Prefecture is also famed as a specialty of the Hida region. Kuroge Wagyu is commonly considered to be high-class beef, but in fact it's also a popular ingredient in casual and inexpensive "B-class" gourmet cuisine!

You can enjoy eating steamed buns and croquettes made with Hida beef, broiled skewers of Hida beef, and other items on the streets of places like Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Hida. Among the selections available, Hida beef sushi is the king of B-class gourmet cuisine featuring this meat. This bite-sized sushi is made with Hida beef that's very lightly broiled -- just superficially singed. Give this lavish treat a try as a snack to munch on while walking around. Don't forget to look for other examples of fine dining featuring Hida beef during your travels!

The SHORYUDO Bus Pass is a convenient way to get to Takayama.