Regional cuisine of Gifu region

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Gifu Local cuisine

Hoba Miso

In the Hida region, dried magnolia leaves that fall in autumn have long been collected and used as cooking tools. The magnolia tree is a large deciduous t...

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Gifu Local cuisine

Ayu Sweets

Ayu Sweets (鮎菓子, Ayu gashi) are a beloved specialty of Gifu Prefecture, shaped like the ayu fish that swims in the crystal-clear waters of the Nagara Rive...

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Gifu Local cuisine

Chestnut Kinton

Chestnut Kinton (栗きんとん, Kuri kinton) is a traditional sweet closely tied to the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Made by gently simmering chestnuts with ...

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Gifu Local cuisine

Kusamochi

Kusamochi (草餅, Kusamochi) is a cherished specialty of Kaizu City. This delightful mochi is infused with the natural aroma and flavor of yomogi, a type o...

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Gifu Local cuisine

Misogi Dango

Misogi Dango (みそぎ団子, Misogi dango) is a traditional confection from Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It consists of a delightful combination of soft rice ...

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Gifu Local cuisine

Mizu-Manju

Mizu-Manju (水まんじゅう, mizu-manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that originated in the late Meiji period in Ogaki, a city famed for its rich undergroun...

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Gifu Meat dish

Kei-chan

Kei-chan (鶏ちゃん, Kei-chan) is a beloved local dish from the Okumino region of Gifu Prefecture, including Gujo City, Gero City, and southern Takayama City....

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Gifu Local cuisine

Mitarashi Dango

Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) is a beloved snack enjoyed throughout Gifu Prefecture. These skewered rice dumplings are coated in a sweet soy sauce glaze mad...

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Gifu Sushi

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...

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Gifu Local cuisine

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...

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Gifu Soba & Udon

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...

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Gifu Seafood

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...

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Gifu Don dish

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...

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Gifu Local cuisine

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...

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Gifu Ramen

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...

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Gifu Local cuisine

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...