The Kansai Region in Japan is well-known for its cuisine. Shiga in particular (a prefecture in Japan) which forms part of the Kansai region in the western part of Honshu island is famous for its mouthwatering Omi Beef. It is one of Japan's beef products that have become famous brands themselves.

After touring Kyoto the whole day, for dinner on our 2nd day in Japan, we took the train and traveled for about 30 minutes to Yasu-shi in Shiga Prefecure to have a taste of their famous high quality wagyu, Omi Beef. It is considered as one of the best beef in Japan along with Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture and Matsusaka Beef which comes from the Matsusaka region of Mie Prefecture. These famous wagyu breed comes from a specific breed of cattle and are named from where they come from. All these three Prefectures are located in Kansai Region. So, a trip to Osaka is the best way to have a taste of these three famous beef variants from Japan.

ALSO READ: Osaka and Kyoto Japan 4D/3N Tour Itinerary

Jiku Kappo Sara is one of the best restaurants in Yasu-shi to have a taste of Omi Beef. They served us a special set of Omi Beef Steak which comes with 100g of Omi beef steak (which is so bitin! hahaha!), Tempura (prawns and vegetables), Sushi, Omi-rice, Chawanmushi, Sashimi and Miso Soup. This set meal costs 4,600 Yen, but you can order a middle set meal without the Sushi and Sashimi for only 3,900 Yen.

This is the first time I've tasted Omi Beef and I certainly loved it. This fine, fatty meat that has a "melt-in-your-mouth" texture is really good. You can surely enjoy its rich flavor and soft smooth texture as if melting in your mouth. Definitely a must-try when visiting Japan.

We ended our dinner with this yummy dessert of Lemon Sherbet with Matcha and Lemon Mochi.

So, if you're looking for a nice place to eat Omi Beef in Japan, travel to Yasu-shi in Shiga Prefecture and dine at Jiku Kappo Sara. Tasting Omi Beef will surely raise you standards when it comes to what beef should be.

How to get to Yasu-shi Shiga-ken Japan

From Osaka, take a JR Rapid train to Shin Osaka (4 minutes). Then transfer to the train going to Kyoto (25 minutes). From Kyoto, take a train for about 30 minutes to Yasu, Shiga.

READ ALSO: THINGS TO DO IN OSAKA: Experience Thrill and Excitement at Universal Studios Japan

Jiku Kappo Sara Restaurant

Address: 940 Koshinohara, Yasu-shi,
Shiga-ken 520-2331 Japan
Contact Numbers: 077-587-3131 / 077-587-3815

SEE ALSO: HOW TO APPLY FOR A JAPAN TOURIST VISA IN THE PHILIPPINES (with List of Requirements and Steps in Application)

Flights from Manila to Osaka Japan

Cebu Pacific Air, the leading airline in the Philippines, flies between Manila and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) five times weekly, with lowest year-round fares starting from PHP 6,399. The flight leaves Manila at 03:05 PM and arrives in Osaka at 07:55 PM. The return flight leaves Osaka at 08:40 PM and arrives in Manila at 11:45 PM.

Cebu Pacific also flies from Manila to Tokyo (Narita), Nagoya and Fukuoka, as well as from Cebu to Tokyo (Narita). Book its trademark lowest fares now through http://bit.ly/CEBOsakaflights or (+632) 702-0888, or follow its Facebook or Twitter pages for the latest seat sales.

Pages

ads_banners

Tasting OMI BEEF, "One of Japan's Famous Wagyu Beef"

So, if you're looking for a nice place to eat Omi Beef in Japan, travel to Yasu-shi in Shiga Prefecture and dine at Jiku Kappo Sara. Tasting Omi Beef will surely raise you standards when it comes to what beef should be.

How to get to Yasu-shi Shiga-ken Japan

Jiku Kappo Sara Restaurant

Flights from Manila to Osaka Japan

READ MORE: Japan Series

OSAKA

KYOTO

NAGOYA

FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES ON YOUTUBE @PinoyAdventurista

Thank You For Sharing!

0 comments :

Post a Comment