Ajikura
Experience the best Hida beef in Takayama at Ajikura Tengoku. Grill premium, tender beef at your table for an unforgettable, reasonably priced meal.
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Experience the best Hida beef in Takayama at Ajikura Tengoku. Grill premium, tender beef at your table for an unforgettable, reasonably priced meal.
Arrive Early for Queue Number
Secure a spot by arriving before 4:30 PM to get a queue number, as daily availability is limited.
Must-Try Specialties
Don't miss out on the highly recommended beef tongue and outskirt meat for an unforgettable flavor.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Yakiniku
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 577-37-1129
Address
4 Chome-４-308 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026, Japan
Website
ajikura.jp/Highlights
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Hida Beef
Savor incredibly tender, juicy Hida beef grilled to perfection at your table. A must-try for any meat lover visiting Takayama.
Authentic Yakiniku Experience
Engage in the interactive joy of grilling your own premium Hida beef and seafood right at your table, a truly fun dining adventure.
Exceptional Value for Quality
Enjoy high-quality Hida beef and a memorable dining experience at prices that are surprisingly reasonable for Japan.
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Arrive Early for Queue Number
Secure a spot by arriving before 4:30 PM to get a queue number, as daily availability is limited.
Must-Try Specialties
Don't miss out on the highly recommended beef tongue and outskirt meat for an unforgettable flavor.
English Tablet Menu
Easily navigate the menu and place orders using the available English tablet interface.
Plan for Wait Times
Expect potential queues, especially if arriving after 5 PM, but know the quality offers great value.
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Arrive Early for Queue Number
Secure a spot by arriving before 4:30 PM to get a queue number, as daily availability is limited.
Must-Try Specialties
Don't miss out on the highly recommended beef tongue and outskirt meat for an unforgettable flavor.
English Tablet Menu
Easily navigate the menu and place orders using the available English tablet interface.
Plan for Wait Times
Expect potential queues, especially if arriving after 5 PM, but know the quality offers great value.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Ajikura Tengoku is highly praised for its exceptionally high-quality Hida beef, offering a delicious and tender yakiniku experience at great value. Diners rave about the melt-in-your-mouth quality and reasonable prices compared to other Japanese restaurants. However, be prepared for significant wait times, as the restaurant has a limited daily capacity and is very popular with both locals and tourists.
"Very very good quality of Hida beef served.
Price is very reasonable too. Please do go to the shop before 430pm. They open at 430pm for you to take the queue number. Limited numbers available daily.
Actual dining start at 5pm.
Must try if you are in Takayama. You won't regret queuing. But first, get your q number first. Or else, u will be rejected due to limited numbers available daily."
Prettyme Yu
"One of the best meals we have had in Japan during our one month trip very good value for what you get. We spent much more than this in restaurants around Japan and had far less of an experience. The meat is very good quality service extremely fast and overall experience was great.. we tried to come our first night in takayama, but unfortunately we came a little bit too late so our third night we rocked up at 4:35. Got seated at five and finished our meal by 6.30. We would definitely have came again if we were not leaving tomorrow. By the time we left at 6:30 there were no more tickets available so my recommendation would be to arrive to collect your ticket between 4.30 and 5.30 to ensure you get a spot.."
Brendan Brien
"The beef here is delicious—tender, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. They use a number ticket machine for queueing, which helps keep things organized. Just a heads-up: if you come too late, you might not get a seat, as it gets pretty crowded. Come early to avoid disappointment!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is highly recommended to arrive before 4:30 PM to secure a queue number, as daily spots are limited and fill up quickly.
Diners frequently recommend the Hida beef specialties, particularly the beef tongue and outskirt meat, for their exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Yes, the restaurant provides an English tablet menu to assist international diners with ordering.
Reservations are not typically taken; the restaurant uses a queue ticket system. It's best to arrive early to get a number.
The Hida beef is consistently described as tender, juicy, flavorful, and among the best beef diners have ever tasted.
Many guests agree that despite the long waits, the delicious Hida beef and excellent value make the experience worthwhile.
It's a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant where you grill your own sliced Hida beef and seafood at your table.
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When you ask about “Hida Beef Yakiniku” in Takayama, the first name that comes up is “Ajikura Tengoku.” As it’s directly managed by JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives), you can enjoy top-quality Hida beef at surprisingly reasonable prices. The spacious interior is always bustling with both locals and tourists, a testament to its popularity. The assorted platter, which lets you enjoy various cuts little by little, is especially recommended.
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We also recommend Ajikura Tengoku, which is a one-minute walk from JR Takayama station. While many restaurants in Takayama serve Hida beef yakiniku or barbecue, Ajikura Tengoku is managed by the JA Hida Group -- an agricultural cooperative that sells agricultural and livestock products in the Hida region!. This means that you can enjoy the legendarily delicious Hida beef at a reasonable price.
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Ajikura tengoku” is a good place to go for people who like meat that is Hida beef Yakiniku restaurant managed by JA Hida group. You can eat such as “Ajikuramori (serves for 2~3 people, 8980 yen) and “Otokumori (serves for 3~4 people, 5080 yen). They also serve “Hida beef cut (6080 yen) and “Hida beef fillet steak (3980 yen) too.
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一只流浪的小野喵Ajizo Tenkoku Hida Beef BBQ Restaurant is a famous BBQ restaurant in the mountainous area. There are many people queuing up every night. It is best to arrive early or make a reservation in advance, otherwise you usually have to wait in line for more than half an hour.
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**Ajikura Tengoku is around a three-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. This restaurant specializes in yakiniku, which is Japan’s style of at-table barbecue. As a restaurant that boasts of specializing in yakiniku, this restaurant does not serve just any kind of meat.
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Ajikura Tengoku" is a reasonably priced yakiniku restaurant that can only be found at a Hida beef direct sales store.
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