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Hida Kotte-ushi

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Hida Kotte-ushi

Enjoy high quality Hida Beef sushi as a street food in the historical district of Hida Takayama.

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Located in the historical district of Hida Takayama, the Kotte-ushi specializes in nigiri-sushi topped with Hida beef for takeout only. Eating Hida beef at a reasonable price while strolling about the traditional town of Hida Takayama has become a very popular activity, resulting in long lines of visitors wishing to try this gourmet street food.

The Hida beef sushi served here is made from a rare part of the 5th rank (the highest grade) Hida beef. They select the best ingredients and seasonings to bring out the full flavor of Hida beef, including Hida Hitomebore rice and our original soy sauce. They begin preparation of the sushi (slicing, shaping, arranging, etc.) after each order, so customers can enjoy freshly made sushi anytime.

The most popular menu is the "San shu mori" offering three different flavors: "bamboo charcoal salt” which gives the meat its original flavor; "Ginger soy sauce" with freshly ground ginger from Amami-Oshima Island; and "Gunkan" which is a perfect combination of quail's yolk and their original sweet-spicy sauce.

The sushi is served on a hand-baked rice cracker mixed with seaweed. It is a perfect snack to a stroll around without leaving any waste behind. If you want to eat them in more relaxed environment than the street, you can use the rest area in the courtyard at the back of Sakuya Konohana, a knick-knack store next to the Kotte-ushi.

Highlights

  • A store for a high quality Hida beef sushi creating a long line in the historical district of Hida Takayama.
  • Serving sushi from a rare part of the 5th rank (the highest grade) Hida beef for takeout only.
  • Paying attention to each ingredient, seasonings and preparation.
  • The popular menu is the "San shu mori" with three different flavors.
  • Serving on a hand-baked rice cracker.

Photos

  • The “san shu mori” is a popular choice. Their sushi is topped with medium rare slices of Hida beef which is seared on a burner before being served.

    The “san shu mori” is a popular choice. Their sushi is topped with medium rare slices of Hida beef which is seared on a burner before being served.

  • The exterior of Hida Kotte-ushi. Be ready to wait in line.

    The exterior of Hida Kotte-ushi. Be ready to wait in line.

Reviews

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  • BobbyJenny
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    Of course, you can't miss the famous Hida beef nigiri sushi when you're in Hida! It looked so tempting as soon as I got it, with beautiful, even marbling. The beef was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth without much chewing. Paired with soy sauce and rice, it was full of flavor.

    What I liked most was the rich, sweet flavor of the beef fat. It was flavorful without being too greasy, and each piece was just the right size for one bite. You could really taste how delicious Hida beef is.

  • 王小鈞
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    Hida beef sushi in Takayama’s old town is a must-try popular food when visiting Hida Takayama.

    The freshly seared Hida beef melts in your mouth, with tender, juicy meat. Paired with vinegared rice, it brings out the beef’s rich sweetness even more. Every bite is unforgettable.

    There can be quite a line, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. Enjoying this local specialty while strolling through the old streets is definitely one of the most memorable flavors of a Takayama trip.

  • Neko Love
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    This is one of the must-try foods when you visit Takayama Old Town.

  • 白海歌
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    Even if the line is super long while walking around Takayama's old town, you just have to try this local treat at least once.

Details

Name in Japanese
飛騨 こって牛
Postal Code
506-0846
Address
82 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu
Telephone
0577-37-7733
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm
Budget
700 yen〜1,000 yen
Access
About 15 minutes’ walk from Takayama Station on the JR Takayama Line
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa