Hyogo prefecture Specialty Dishes & Local Gourmet Guide

Fluffy takoyaki eaten with dashi soup

Akashiyaki is a specialty of Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is grilled octopus in a batter rich in eggs. It is softer than takoyaki and is characterized by being dipped in kelp soup stock.

World-famous beef

Kobe beef is a premium Wagyu from Hyogo, known for its marbling and tenderness, best enjoyed as steak or shabu-shabu.

Root of Kobe beef

Tajima beef, from Hyogo, is known as the foundation of many Wagyu brands, with balanced marbling and tender texture.