Enjoy Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's top three wagyu beef, in its home, MatsusakaCity! Introducing a stroll through Matsusaka

掲載日:2020.11.06

If you're traveling to Mie, you can't miss Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's top three Wagyu beefs!
Matsusaka Station, home to many famous restaurants, is about 10 minutes from IseCity Station and 25 minutes from Toba Station by Kintetsu Limited Express. A perfect location to visit before or after visiting Ise.
In this article, we will introduce a trip to Matsusaka where you can enjoy a walk around the castle town and retro cafes, with a focus on Matsusaka beef restaurants.

name

Wadakin

address
1878 Nakamachi MatsusakaCity
telephone number

0598-21-1188

business hours

11:30-19:00 Last entry
(L.O. 20:00, closes at 21:00, opens at 11:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

holiday

4th Tuesday of the month (varies depending on the month), January 1st and 2nd, August 16th

parking

100

Access by public transportation

8 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station

Access by car

15 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Matsusaka IC

Wadakin, a famous restaurant that can be said to be the face of Matsusaka beef

If you want to enjoy Matsusaka beef, go to the famous restaurant "Wadakin" which can be said to be the face of Matsusaka beef.
We have our own vast private ranch, where you can enjoy the finest Matsusaka beef that has been carefully raised.
Among them, Wadakin 's signature dish is ``Sukiyaki''. The marbled meat with beautiful marbling has a flavor that melts on your tongue, and once you try it, you'll never forget it.

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Taiya Ryokan

address
269 Nishiki, Taiki-cho TaikiTown
telephone number

0598-73-2009

parking

Yes (6)

Access by car

From Kise Expressway "Kise ouchiyama IC" towards TaikiTown
Approximately 15 minutes

Taiya Ryokan, a long-established inn in a post town serving Matsusaka meat

You can casually enjoy the taste of traditional Matsusaka meat at this long-established, historic inn that was founded in the Edo period.
Matsusaka meat sukiyaki is made by grilling the meat without using warishita, and then seasoning it with specially made soy sauce and sugar. You can enjoy the unique flavor to the fullest without sacrificing the melt-in-your-mouth softness that is unique to Matsusaka meat.

name

Shotoan

address
1360 Tonomachi MatsusakaCity 515-0073
telephone number

0598-23-0657

Official URL
business hours

11:00-14:00 L.O., 17:00-21:00 L.O. (Reservations required at least the day before for evening reservations)

holiday

Regular holiday/Wednesday, etc.

Shotoan, a cafe and restaurant with a storehouse

A restaurant where you can enjoy Matsusaka beef at a reasonable price in an atmosphere reminiscent of an old folk house. Lunch and cafe options are also available.
Enjoy the seasonal delicacies to your heart's content in the nostalgic atmosphere of the warehouse and moss-covered garden.

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Japanese restaurant “Iseji” (4th floor, Matsusaka Flex Hotel)

address
36-18 Chuocho MatsusakaCity 515-0019
telephone number

0598-52-0800

business hours

11:00~14:00
17:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)

Access by public transportation

About 5 minutes walk from Matsusaka Station

Access by car

Approximately 10 minutes from Matsusaka Interchange

A slightly more elegant Japanese lunch at “Iseji”

Iseji is a Japanese restaurant located inside Hotel Flex. There is also tatami seating, so you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
Recommended for people who want to eat not only Matsusaka beef but also a variety of delicious foods from Mie.
The hotel is conveniently located along the national highway, a 5-minute walk from Matsusaka Station, and close to a convenience store, so many people choose to stay there as a base for sightseeing in Ise.

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Matsusaka Maruyoshi (Kamata main store)

address
239-2 Kamatacho MatsusakaCity 515-0005
telephone number

0598-51-2240

business hours

11:00-20:30L.O.
*Business hours are subject to change.

holiday

Wednesday (open if Wednesday is a holiday, closed the next day)

parking

Free (50 general cars, 6 buses)

Access by public transportation

Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station

Access by car

Approximately 15 minutes from Matsusaka Interchange

Directly managed Matsusaka beef specialty butcher shop “Maruyoshi”

As a specialty store, there is a wide variety of Matsusaka beef on the menu. Among the most popular are the signature menu ``Beefsteak'' and the classic Matsusaka beef dishes ``Sukiyaki'' and ``Shabu-shabu''.
You can purchase the finest marbled meat at the attached butcher shop, so please take it as a souvenir.

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Beef Club Noel

address
25 Kyomachi MatsusakaCity 515-0017
telephone number

0598-26-6410

Official URL
business hours

11:30-13:30 L.O. (11:30-14:00 L.O. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), 17:00-20:15 L.O.

holiday

Thursday, 3rd Wednesday of the month

Enjoy rotating yakiniku!? “Isshobin”

If you want to go for a reasonable price, go to Isshobin.
A rare restaurant in Japan where you can enjoy ``conveyor belt yakiniku'' rather than ``conveyor belt sushi''.
High-quality Matsusaka meat is available at affordable prices. If you pick up the raw meat that comes along the lane, such as ``Matsusaka Beef Special Loin'' or ``Matsusaka Beef Kalbi,'' and grill it at your table, you might be able to enjoy both deliciousness and fun.

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MatsusakaCotton Kimono Tourist Rental Center

address
589-1 Hinocho MatsusakaCity 515-0084
telephone number

0598-21-0551

business hours

10:00-19:00 (varies depending on the season)

holiday

Monday/Thursday

parking

can be

Access by public transportation

About 5 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station

Access by car

Approximately 15 minutes from Matsusaka IC on the Ise Expressway

Change into MatsusakaCotton 's kimono and walk around town♪

Matsusaka beef is not the only thing you can enjoy in Matsusaka!
Why not walk around town wearing a kimono made from MatsusakaCotton traditional Japanese fabric?

You can rent a Matsusaka Momen kimono for a walk at the Matsusaka Momen Rental Center, which is about a 7-minute walk from MatsusakaCotton.
It only takes 3 minutes to get dressed! You can rent a set of socks, sandals, purses, etc. at a reasonable price.
Let's go for a walk around town in a stylish kimono!

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Former Ozu Seizaemon family

address
2195 Honmachi, MatsusakaCity 515-0081
telephone number

0598-21-4331

Fee

General: 200 yen for individuals, 160 yen for groups
6 to 18 years old: Individual 100 yen, group 80 yen

business hours

9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

holiday

Wednesdays (the following weekday if it falls on a holiday), year-end and New Year holidays

parking

MatsusakaCity Parking Lot (Free)

Access by public transportation

・About 10 minutes on foot from JR/Kintetsu Matsusaka Station
・From Matsusaka Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Matsusaka Chuo Hospital and get off at "Honmachi", about a 2-minute walk

Access by car

・About 10 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Matsusaka IC (to MatsusakaCity parking lot) 8 minutes walk

Travel back in time! "Former Ozu Seizaemon Family"

Take photos that will make you feel like you have traveled back in time at the "Former Ozu Seizaemon House (Former: Matsusaka Merchant's House)"♪
This was the residence of a wealthy merchant who traded paper and cotton, and it reminds us of the glorious lifestyle of the past.

name

Honey shop Matsujiro's store

address
1873 Nakamachi MatsusakaCity 515-0083
telephone number

0598-26-8133

business hours

10:00 - 17:30

holiday

Open every day (closed during New Year's holidays)

“Matsujiro no Ho” store limited item!

After enjoying the finest beef, it's time to relax with some sweets.
The ``Honey Monaka Ice Cream'' from ``Matsujiro no Ho'', a honey specialty store with an elegant Japanese-style storefront, is a store-limited item, so be sure to try it while you're there.
There are many types available, including milk, matcha, black sesame, and kinako. Not only can you buy honey as a food, but you can also purchase cosmetics, towels, soap, and other goods that contain honey.

Above, we have introduced Matsusaka beef restaurants and the charm of Matsusaka.

There are many other attractions of MatsusakaCity that cannot be conveyed in this article!
Please also take a look at MatsusakaCity special website ♪

``Walk through Matsusaka'' - a historical walk and gourmet trip in the castle town

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