[2025 Matsusaka Restaurant] Travel Guide for Gyugin Honten (Updated Jul)

Gyugin Wagyu Restaurant – Main Shop was a truly unforgettable experience. I learned that they’re both a producer and a restaurant, with a butchery on one side selling fresh Matsusaka beef, and the dining area on the other where they expertly prepare it. We had the Matsusaka beef served in the traditional sukiyaki style, and a dedicated server carefully cooked the meat right at our table. It was reassuring to have an expert handle the cooking so the beef wouldn’t be under or overdone—every bite came out perfectly tender and juicy. The texture and flavor were honestly out of this world—rich, buttery, and incredibly tender. It’s no wonder Matsusaka beef is so prized, and I’m glad we finally got to try it, even though it was definitely a splurge. The meal was the most expensive I’ve had in Japan, costing over US$1,000 for seven people, but every bite felt worth it for the rare and exquisite experience. If you love wagyu and want to taste one of the best beef varieties in the world prepared traditionally, Gyugin is the place to go. #summervacay #GyuginWagyu #MatsusakaBeef #SukiyakiExperience #WagyuLovers #JapanFoodie #LuxuryDining #JapaneseBeef #RareTreat #CulinarySplurge #UnforgettableMeal #japan #japantrip

[Ushigin Main Branch] The sukiyaki here is seasoned only with sugar and soy sauce, without using any warishita sauce. When you sit down, the staff will be there to carefully prepare your sukiyaki right in front of you. Not only will they teach you how to cook and eat it, but they will also give you some trivia about meat and Matsusaka city, so you can have a great time! The meat is large, like a large plate, and is grilled on a hot plate, sprinkled with sugar, and eaten! It was sweet and very delicious. The rice served at the end is about two bowls, so I was very satisfied with the meal. [Access] 13 minutes walk from Matsusaka Station [Opening hours] 11:00-20:00 #0 yen trip #Matsusaka city

📍Gyugin Main Store 1618 Uomachi, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture 🚃Nearest Station JR Kintetsu Matsusaka Station 🚶♀️Access About 15 minutes walk from the south exit ⏱Business Hours 11:00 - 20:00 L.O. 19:00 🗓Closed Please check each time⚠️ 🎫Budget From ￥10,000 🌸Recommended points A restaurant where you can enjoy sukiyaki made with the finest Matsusaka beef procured on the day🍲 I was shocked at how delicious it was...🤤🤍 The restaurant was originally a ryokan inn that was renovated into a restaurant, and you can enjoy a relaxing meal in a spacious private room the day before✨ For the main sukiyaki, the staff will be there to make the sauce, vegetables, and meat, so you can just eat the delicious, freshly made sukiyaki🫶 Matsusaka beef is so soft and melts in your mouth that you can eat it forever, but it's not heavy, so it's a gourmet dish you should try at least once in your life🥰 #0yentravelFebruary2025