Regional cuisine of Gifu region
Hoba Sushi
Hoba Sushi (朴葉寿司, Hoba sushi) is a traditional dish from Gifu Prefecture, where sushi rice is wrapped in fragrant magnolia leaves. These leaves are belie...
Gohei Mochi
Gohei Mochi (五平もち, Gohei mochi) is a cherished traditional dish originating from the mountainous areas of Gifu and Nagano Prefectures. Made from sligh...
Hida Soba
Hida Soba (飛騨そば, Hida soba) is a specialty of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, a region blessed with pristine snowmelt water from the mountains, fresh a...
Grilled Salted Ayu
Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by majestic mountains, is blessed with crystal-clear streams, making it one of Japan's top regions for Ayu (鮎, sweetfish). Th...
Tomato Rice Bowl
Tomato Rice Bowl (トマト丼, Tomato Don) is a unique local delicacy born in Gero Onsen, a famous hot spring area in Gifu Prefecture, showcasing the creativity...
Kakamigahara Kimchi
Kakamigahara Kimchi (各務原キムチ, Kakamigahara kimchi) is a specialty dish of Kakamigahara City, notable for its blend of local ingredients like Kakamigahar...
Hida Takayama Ramen
Hida Takayama Ramen (飛騨高山ラーメン) is a specialty ramen primarily enjoyed in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The soup is a light soy sauce base made with c...
Pickled Vegetable Steak
Pickled Vegetable Steak (漬物ステーキ, Tsukemono steak) is a traditional dish from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. While pickles are typically eaten as-i...
Magnolia leaf miso
In the Hida region, magnolia leaves that have fallen in the fall have been collected and used as cooking utensils. Magnolia trees are large deciduous broa...
Ayu confectionary
Ayu confectionary is a famous confectionary from Gifu in the shape of sweetfish swimming in the Nagara River, wrapped in castella dough. Gifu prefecture is ...
Kurikinton
Kurikinton is a local confectionary with ties to Gifu's Mino region. It is a simple, heartwarming chestnut confectionary made by combining chestnuts and a li...
Kusamochi
Kusamochi (kusamochi) is a popular confectionary known as a specialty of Kaizu City. The richly flavored mochi dough made with natural wormwood has a strong...
