Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Hyogo region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Hyogo region.
When visiting the Hyogo region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Jabu
Kobe Croquette
Akashiyaki
Ibonoito
Kobe Beef Steak
Sobameshi
Ikanago no Kugini
Awajishima Burger
Kakogawa Katsumeshi
Himeji Oden
Jabu
A flavorful vegetable-packed traditional stew from Shinonsen, Hyogo
Jabu (じゃぶ) is a comforting local dish from Shinonsen Town in Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. This homestyle stew features chicken, tofu, shirataki noodles, burdock root, onions, and other veg...
Kobe Croquette
Golden crunch and rich flavor! Kobe’s famous "Kobe Croquette"
Kobe Croquette (神戸コロッケ, Kobe Korokke) is the delicately crafted croquette that originated in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Made with premium potatoes and carefully selected ingredients, this d...
Akashiyaki
Soft, tender, and gently savory
Akashiyaki is a well-known local dish from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture. This light snack is made with eggs, ukiko (wheat starch), wheat flour, and octopus. Locally, it is called tamagoyaki. It...
Ibonoito
One of Japan’s three great somen
The Ibo River basin in the Banshu region of southwestern Hyogo Prefecture is a production area for Banshu somen, considered one of Japan’s three great somen varieties. Made with carefully selected...
Kobe Beef Steak
One of Japan’s three great wagyu brands, prized for its exceptional quality
Kobe beef is a brand of beef from Tajima cattle, a Japanese Black breed raised in Hyogo Prefecture. It is used for carcasses that meet specific standards, in place of the Tajima beef designation. I...
Sobameshi
A beloved local dish from Kobe, Hyogo
Sobameshi is a dish of finely chopped yakisoba stir-fried with rice on a hot plate. It is a popular local specialty said to have originated in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. The dish is said to have begun...
Ikanago no Kugini
A springtime tradition in Hyogo Prefecture
Ikanago no kugini is a tsukudani made by simmering young sand lance with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, ginger, and other ingredients until sweet and savory. It is a local dish of Hyogo Prefecture. The ...
Awajishima Burger
A burger packed with the flavors of Awaji Island
Awajishima Burger is a title given exclusively to burgers made on Awaji Island, inspired by the desire to share the island’s food with others. These burgers bring together local specialties such as...
Kakogawa Katsumeshi
Kakogawa’s beloved local specialty, served with chopsticks
Kakogawa Katsumeshi is a local specialty beloved in and around Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture. It was first served in 1947 at a diner near Kakogawa Station, shortly after the end of World War II, ...
Himeji Oden
Oden with ginger soy sauce
In Himeji, oden is eaten with ginger soy sauce; this style is known as Himeji Oden. The sauce may be poured over the oden or served separately in a small dish for dipping, depending on the restaura...
