I recently visited Gojoban Yashiki (御城番屋敷) in Matsusaka City and had a charming experience. While only the first house in the row of samurai residences was open to the public, the rest appeared to still be in use as private homes. Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic woman whose smile immediately brightened the experience. When I asked about admission, she cheerfully informed me that entry was free. Without missing a beat, she handed over some printed materials explaining the history and significance of the place, including a version in English for non-Japanese speakers. Although the space was modest in size, it was genuinely fascinating and offered an intimate glimpse into samurai life. The Gojoban Yashiki is conveniently located just below the Matsusaka Castle Ruins (松阪城跡), adding even more historical depth to the visit. For anyone with an interest in Japan’s feudal past and traditional samurai culture, this stop is a must-see!

Castle Guard Residences are historically significant Samurai dwellings which are located near Castles. Gojoban Yashiki is an example of this. It was said that row houses like this are really rare nowadays. It was a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the past from one of the houses which is open for public for free. Loved the pathway with those hedges. A great spot to take pictures.

(Translated by Google) You'll feel like you've traveled back to the Edo period. You can see a typical samurai residence from that time. The ladies who guided us around looked so familiar that we almost thought they were residents. (Original) 江戸時代にトリップしたような感じを味わえます。 当時の一般的な武家屋敷を見ることができます。案内のおばあちゃんたちが、住人かと思うほど馴染んでました。

(Translated by Google) The stone pavement and hedges are beautiful. It's a row house with a very long roof, and I think it's an incredible piece of architecture. It's moving to imagine people looking up at Matsusaka Castle from here. There is one house that is open to the public. Dogs are allowed to walk on the stone pavement, but are not allowed to tour the inside of the house. (Original) 石畳と生け垣が素敵です。とても長い屋根の長屋で、凄い建築物と思います。 ここから松坂城を見上げていたんだろうなと感慨深いです。一軒だけ御屋敷を開放してくださっています。 犬は石畳は歩けますが屋敷内の見学はできません。

(Translated by Google) It is still used as a residence by local residents, so quiet sightseeing is recommended. The view from the top of Matsusaka Castle's stone walls is especially Instagrammable. There is also one mansion that is open to the public, and it was apparently used as a filming location for the movie "Rurouni Kenshin." (Original) 今も住民が住まいとして利用しているので、静かな観光が求められます。松坂城の石垣の上から眺めると特にインスタ映えしそうです。開放されている屋敷も一軒あり、『るろうに剣心』の撮影地にも使われたそうです。

(Translated by Google) Looking down from Matsusaka Castle, you can see a neatly trimmed cedar hedge. This is the castle guard residence, and it is the area where the descendants of those who guarded the castle of the Kishu Tokugawa domain live. Cedar is said to be the king of garden trees, but it grows slowly. The history of the towering cedar hedge overlaps with the history of the castle guard residence. (Original) 松阪城から下を眺めると綺麗に刈り揃えられたマキの生垣が見えますが、これが御城番屋敷といって、紀州徳川藩の城の警衛をした人たちの末裔の方が住む一角です。 マキは庭木の王様と言われますが成長が遅ものです。高くそびえるマキの生垣の歴史が御城番屋敷の歴史に重なります。

(Translated by Google) Along with the castle ruins, it is a symbol of Matsusaka. It looks like a huge tenement house, but there is a ceremonial platform next to the entrance, indicating that it was a samurai residence. Most of the rooms are still occupied by residents, and it is truly amazing that it is a "living heritage site." (Original) 城跡と並ぶ松阪のシンボルです。 まるで巨大な長屋のようですが、玄関口の横に式台があり、武士の住居であることを示しています。 ほとんどの部屋には今でも住民の方がお住まいで、「生きている遺産」であることは本当に素晴らしいと思います。

Nice park. Calm and quiet. It's the remain of the historical castle. Don't expect to see a lot.

Matsusaka Castle Ruins (Matsusaka Park) was originally build by Gamo Ujisato. It is the highest point in Matsusaka. There are beautiful Cherry Blossoms, Wisteria and Ginko Trees. It is a beautiful place to visit during spring and autumn. This place is still not rebuild yet. Hope they can rebuild the castle

A great placd to visit when in Matsusaka. The area is very spacious & is a popular area to enjoy the view during spring & autumn. They also have museums in the area. The Castle may not be there anymore but you can still enjoy the impressive stone walls left in the area.

Can feel history.

A nice park to relax with a pretty good view.

Nice place to break out a sweat on a good day.

Not much to see here. Stopped by since we were close and had to kill some time. Not much of the castle is left and the view is mediocre at best.

very nice historical place

A museum in Matsusaka Castle Park. The exhibit has a retro vibe and gives us a glimpse into Matsusaka's history. On the 2nd floor, it showcases information about Yasujiro Ozu. A renowned film director who was born in Matsusaka. A nice place to visit when in the area.

(Translated by Google) The old building is used as a local museum. The building itself is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Coupled with the age of the building, the exhibits have a retro atmosphere reminiscent of a generation ago. That said, the exhibit explained the city and history of Matsusaka, and was worth seeing. On the second floor, there was an exhibition explaining Yasujiro Ozu, a Matsusaka-born film director, and his works. The viewing time was about 20 to 30 minutes. If you have time, why not visit it? (Original) 古い建物を郷土資料館として活用している。建物自体は国登録有形文化財となっている。 建物の古さと相まって展示内容もどこか一時代前を思わせるレトロな雰囲気が漂っている。 とはいえ、展示内容は松阪の街や歴史について展示説明がされており、それなりに見応えがあった。 2階は松阪が生んだ映画監督、小津安二郎と彼の作品に関する展示説明がされていた。 鑑賞時間は20～30分ほどだった。時間に余裕があれば足を運んでみたらどうか。

(Translated by Google) Matsusaka Castle 🏯 6️⃣ Matsusaka City History and Folklore Museum Area Just east of the Matsusaka Castle Main Gate ruins, you'll find the Matsusaka City History and Folklore Museum. The first floor features exhibits related to Matsusaka, a commercial capital of the Edo period, as well as a section dedicated to Gamo Ujisato. On the second floor, the former Ozu Yasujiro Youth Museum has been renamed the Ozu Yasujiro Matsusaka Memorial Museum. (Original) 松坂城🏯 6️⃣ 松阪市歴史民俗資料館 周辺 松坂城表門跡から東に上るとすぐに 松阪市立歴史民俗資料館があります。 1Ｆは江戸時代の商都「松阪」に関するものや 蒲生氏郷コーナーがあり、 2Ｆは小津安二郎青春館が小津安二郎松阪記念館と名を変え移ってきてます。

(Translated by Google) This museum is quite interesting. Although it's located within the Matsusaka Castle ruins, the exhibits, aside from a brief introduction to Gamo Ujisato, have little to do with the castle itself. Although the name suggests this museum is more closely related to Matsusaka City, I would have liked to see more information about the castle itself. (Original) 蠻奇妙的資料館。 雖然位於松阪城跡，但是展出的內容除了少部分關於蒲生氏鄉的介紹以外，其餘跟松阪城本身比較沒有關係。 雖然看名稱就知道這個館跟”松阪市”比較有關。 但是來到這裡還是比較希望能看到多一些跟城有關的介紹。

(Translated by Google) A nationally registered tangible cultural property! I went there in mid-September 2023 while exploring the area around Matsusaka Castle. According to the information board —————————————————————- Matsusaka City History and Folklore Museum (Former Iinan County Library) Main Building and Warehouse Nationally registered tangible cultural property Registered on September 3, 1997 Era: 1912 (Meiji 45) Main building: Two-story wooden building with tiled roof Building area: 239 square meters Warehouse: Two-story earthen storehouse with tiled roof Building area: 20 square meters The museum building was built as the Iinan County Library with donations from the public to commemorate the Crown Prince's visit to Iinan County in 1910 (Meiji 43), and opened in April 1912. When the building first opened, there were three buildings: the main building, the storehouse, and the newspaper and magazine reading room, but the newspaper and magazine reading room was demolished in the early Showa period. The main building is two stories tall and has a traditional Japanese design, characterized by a symmetrical structure with wings on either side and a central entrance. The storehouse is a two-story storehouse located adjacent to the east of the main building, with plaster walls covered with clapboard, and has the same exterior design as the main building, but its low height contrasts with the tall main building. The back of the building was then expanded and used as the Matsusaka City Library, but in 1977 the library was moved to a new location, so the interior was renovated the following year and it is currently used as the Matsusaka City History and Folklore Museum. Matsusaka City Board of Education, November 21, 2007 The museum is relatively compact, so you'll have more fun if you study here before exploring Matsusaka Castle. (Original) 国の登録有形文化財！ 2023年9月中旬、松坂城周辺探訪の際に行きました。 説明板によると —————————————————————- 松阪市立歴史民俗資料館 （旧飯南郡図書館）本館・倉庫 国登録有形文化財 平成9年9月3日登録 時代　明治45年（1912） 本館 木造二階建 瓦葺 一棟 建築面積 239平方メートル 倉庫　土蔵造二階建 瓦葺　一棟 建築面積　20平方メートル 資料館の建物は、明治43年（1910）の皇太子の飯南郡への行啓を記念して一般から寄付を募り、飯南郡図書館として建設されたもので、明治45年4月に開館した。開館当初は、本館、倉庫、新聞雑誌縦覧所の3棟があったが、新聞雑誌縦覧所は昭和初期に解体された。 本館は2階建てで、伝統的な和風の意匠をもち、左右に翼部、中央に玄関が突出した左右対称の構成に特徴がある。倉庫は、本館の東に隣接して建つ2階建ての土蔵で、漆喰壁を下見板で覆い、外観の意匠を本館と合わせているが、高さを低く押さえている点が、立ちの高い本館とは対照的になっている。 その後、背部を増築して松阪市立図書館として使用してきたが、昭和52年（1977）に図書館が別の場所に新築移転したため、翌年に内部改修を行い、松阪市立歴史民俗資料館として現在使用されている。 2007年11月21日 松阪市教育委員会 —————————————————————- 館内は比較的コンパクトでこちらで予習して松坂城内を散策するとより楽しめると思います。

(Translated by Google) This is a museum that we found on the way to the ruins of Matsusaka Castle. We stopped by after sightseeing at the ruins of Matsusaka Castle. The first floor is about the history of Matsusaka, I think❗️The second floor is about the film director who was born in Matsusaka, Ozu Yasujiro?❗️The castle seal and stamps from the ruins of Matsusaka Castle can be found here. It's not a large museum. (^⁠_⁠^)y-° ° ° ° ° ° (Original) 松阪城跡へ行く途中にあった、資料館です。 松阪城跡観光の後に、寄りました。1Fは松阪の歴史などかなぁ〜❗️2Fは、松阪　生まれの映画監督？小津安二郎さんの資料館みたいですね～❗️松阪城跡の御城印とスタンプはこちらに有りです。大きい資料館では無いです。 (^⁠_⁠^)y-° ° ° ° ° °

You can purchase beautiful blue indigo dyed fabrics. Bags, pouches, business card holders, place mats, etc. are perfect for souvenirs.

(Translated by Google) Learn about Matsusaka's local industry! I stopped by in mid-September 2023 while exploring the area around Matsuzaka Castle. It is located on the 1st floor of the Matsusaka City Industrial Promotion Center. Many types of products made by Matsusaka Momen are on display and for sale. Made in Matsusaka with high-quality materials, it is not cheap compared to overseas products, but it has a texture that is suitable for traditional crafts. In addition to Matsusaka Momen, there is a corner in the center that introduces local industries, so I was able to deepen my knowledge of Matsusaka. (Original) 松阪の地場産業を知る！ 2023年9月中旬、松坂城周辺の探訪の際に寄りました。 松阪市産業振興センターの1階にあります。 松阪もめんで作られた多くの種類ほ商品が展示、販売されています。 上質な素材でのメイドイン松阪故に海外製品と比べると安くはありませんが伝統工芸に相応しい質感です。 センター内には松阪もめんの他に地場産業を紹介しているコーナーがあり松阪に関する知識が深めることができました。

(Translated by Google) I love and appreciate the colors of Matsusaka cotton. Right now, I only have a goshuincho (stamp book) and accessories, but I want to be able to wear a Matsusaka cotton kimono in the future. (Original) 松阪木綿の色使いが好きで堪能 今は御朱印帳と小物しか持ってないが、将来松阪木綿の着物を着れる人になりたい。

(Translated by Google) A facility where you can purchase Matsusaka Momen products. There were also lots of clothes. Many of the clothes are indigo-dyed and have wonderful designs, but the prices are high. But I think the products are all good. They also sell a variety of small items that would make great souvenirs. You can also try your hand at looming. (Original) 松阪もめんの商品が買える施設。洋服もたくさん揃ってました。藍染で素敵なデザインのものも多いのですが、洋服は値段が高め。でも品物は良いものばかりと思います。小物も色々売っていて、お土産に良さそう。機織り機の体験もできるようです。

(Translated by Google) Can knit approximately 1m of cotton fabric. Weaving is simple, but the edges of the wood can become loose due to the tension of the weft threads. It's fun to be a little difficult. (Original) 約1mの木綿の生地を編めます。機織りは、単純ですが、緯糸の引っ張り具合で木地の端がガタガタになります。少し難しいのが楽しいです。

(Translated by Google) It is located on the 1st floor of the Matsusaka City Industrial Promotion Center. There are many handlooms and you can experience weaving. The staff will give you detailed instructions, so it's okay even if you're a little picky. I made a beautiful Matsusaka Momen rug in about an hour♪ (Original) 松阪市産業振興センターの１Ｆにあります。たくさんの手織り機があって織姫体験ができます。スタッフが丁寧に指導してくれるのでぶきっちょさんでも大丈夫。1時間くらいでキレイな松阪もめんの敷物ができました♪

(Translated by Google) I had an encounter with wonderful Matsusaka cotton. I bought a cute blouse and a men's shirt✨. The store staff were very kind and taught me a lot of things, it was a fun experience. (Original) 素敵な松阪木綿との出会いがありました。 可愛いブラウスとメンズシャツ✨を購入。 店員の方がとても親切にいろいろ教えてくださり、楽しかったです。

We were supposed to have afternoon tea but the reservation time was too strict. You need to reserve a day before by 12nn. We had a nice time walking around and eating sweets at the restaurant terrace. The gelato was nice too.

There's an English Rose Garden, children's playground & family restaurant in the same park. Convenient for family visit.

relaxing garden full of roses with different colors♥️

A lovely place to go for an afternoon at the park mixed in with a walk through the gardens to be topped off with coffee, tea or ice cream. Great for dates or a family afternoon out.

Nice place to visit is all about the beef. With a fresh produce supermarket supplied by the local farmers it's a good place to eat. The souvenir shop is also really good with a Matsuri display and not overpriced.

Total waste of time and money spent on gasoline and highway !! This place is just like a normal park, don't go on the pictures they posted. I think Japanese have a habit to exaggerate even small plant pot or flower, this place is so dull that you will think why you left your home for it.

Beautiful place. There is restaurant called hinano eat all you can japanese food.

From the moment we arrived, the restaurant's dedication to service was evident. Upon parking at the nearby carpark owned by the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by one of their staff members. As we walked toward the entrance, several staff members were ready to assist and answer any questions, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. We were served by an elderly lady dressed elegantly in a kimono. She graciously helped us prepare the sukiyaki throughout the meal, even though the set we ordered included only two pieces of meat. Her exceptional service, delivered with a constant smile, truly stood out. The set we ordered was accompanied by a variety of side dishes. The meat was rich and flavorful, despite being quite fatty—it was undeniably delicious. Overall, this dining experience was nothing short of unforgettable and a true indulgence. Highly recommend!

A perfect meal if you ignore the price tag. Service is excellent with a dedicated staff preparing sukiyaki on charcoal in your private room. But is it worth JPY20k per person?… You’ll be the judge.

There are dozens of sukiyaki restaurants in Mie but Wadakin is one of the two most famous. The building is massive, with five floors and an army of staff. Meals are cooked tableside by an okami-san. Sukiyaki is cooked with just a dusting of fine sugar and the house tamari which includes some mirin and dashi. Unlike some other places that stew the meat like hot pot, the sukiyaki is seared so that the juices from the beef make up most of the "sauce". I found the beef flavor in both the amiyaki and sukiyaki to be excellent and not overly greasy or fatty. A hungry adult can easily eat two portions of beef here.

Services super friendly. However, the price and the quality doesn’t quite match

I was truly psyched up for this top ranked beef restaurant in Matsusaka. It's Matsusaka beef! Yum! Pulling up to the restaurant it was no disappointment! The restaurant is in a multi level building all to itself, and hostess was attentive and came out to the road to show us the parking lot, the reception was grand, the individual rooms made us feel like we were all VIPs, and the charcoal furnace, the pink marbled beef all left us in anticipation of a meal of a lifetime. And it was that, just anticipation. Cooked in Kansai style, the Sukiyaki sauce was prepared step by step, sugar added to the beef, followed by a secret soy sauce and dashi stock added after that. It looked awesome. However, from the first bite, the beef was too well done, and dare I say it, even with all that marbling, it was... Tough. The sauce was way too heavy and the homey taste of what beef should be, was drowned in the dark concoction. It's been 1 hour since we left, and I still have that sauce taste lingering in my mouth. For USD140 per pax (the most expensive set), I probably had expected something that was quite extraordinary. But it was ordinary. Ordinary good, as expected of most ordinary average beef restaurants with Sukiyaki on the menu. It wasn't bad at all. But the anticipation was really much more than the meal itself.

Matsusaka beef sukiyaki is out of this world. Hospitality is top notch.

Wadakin, a famous restaurant in Matsusaka City, is a long-established restaurant where you can taste the essence of Kansai-style sukiyaki. You may be surprised by the way they sprinkle sugar on it, but the fragrant, sweet and spicy flavors combine with the finest Matsusaka beef to create an unforgettable taste. Another attraction is the luxurious moment when the waitresses cook the sukiyaki with perfect timing. A restaurant perfect for special occasions.

No exaggeration when I say this is some of the best beef I’ve had in Japan. It was better than the beef I had in Kobe both times. Also, I got the most expensive set, but it was so worth it and still pretty reasonable at $6,500.

🥩Matsusaka meat set (280 g) 3,850¥ Composed of Matsusaka beef ribs, Matsusaka lean meat, Matsusaka beef ribs, Matsusaka beef offcuts 🥩Charcoal grilled kalbi and roast rice bowl 1,760¥ 📍Isshobin Miyamachi, Matsusaka, Mie (many branches in Mie and Aichi) Dont miss Matsusaka beef 🥩 one of Japan’s top 3 wagyu, world famous for its fine marbling, tenderness, and melt-in-the-mouth flavor that you can’t miss when visiting Mie. ✨ Isshobin is a local yakiniku chain originally from Matsusaka, and if you come for dinner you can also enjoy their fun style of rotated beef plates that move like a sushi belt 🍣🔥 letting you choose the meat cut you want right from the grill. 👉 Full video and more food discovery in Japan: @fastingidie on TikTok & Instagram! 🎥🍣

There are many restaurants in Matsusaka that specializes in beef. Before this place, we were at another highly rated restaurant. The staff didn't approach us, so after a short wait we left. We had passed this restaurant earlier and I noticed it had parking. So wifey and I came here instead. We were seated immediately and chose to sit next to the conveyor belt so it'll be easier to take what we wanted. The beef was delicious, especially the well marbled ones. The total costs of our dinner was a little more than 9000Yen. I felt it was quite good value. If you're not local or don't speak Japanese, this place is worth considering as the staffs were friendly.

Very popular w locals. Great place for matsusaka beef at affordable price. Conveyor belt system. Pick what u like. Can order ala carte if items not on conveyor belt. Wash down w beers

Good place to get a taste of Matsusaka beef. This location has kaiten seating so you dont need to order a full course.

Love it best beef very nice for dinner. Not far from station you can walk.

Stopped be here to try the Matsusaka beef. We were hoping to try the conveyer belt food like the well known sushi conveyor, but it doesn't start until 4:00. We did try several cuts of beef and they were all soft and flavorful.

Tried the lunch set, beef curry and cow innards! The food was tasty and the lunch set was good value.

(Trip was made back then on 22 Nov 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) The objective of our Kansai trip 2 years ago was to try the top 3 best Wagyu in Japan and our first stop was in Ise for Matausaka Wagyu. Although we didn’t break the bank for the meal, it still cost a pretty penny. It was still cheaper compared to the Kobe Wagyu reservation we made in Kobe Prefecture. For the price we’re paying, we’d expect more care should have been taken to prepare and present the Wagyu to us, instead of serving like a casual dining style restaurant. How’d it taste? Very casual style restaurant standard. Was the steak good, yeah…was it worth the money, definitely not.

Wow... good service and there are english menu. So delicious beef, especially Sukiyaki set but quite expensive and a few piece per set. Walk from Matsusaka Station 15-20 mins. Restroom is clean and many parking lot if you rent a car.

A place to try Matsusaka beef in all sorts of different styles: Western hotplate steak, torakuyaki, shabu shabu, gyukatsu, gyudon, roast beef don

I ordered Shabushabu. The beef was delicious. But the ice cream surprised me more.

We have explored this shop through Google Map and pop-in to try. Found that the beef is fabulous, restaurant and staff are very nice and kind. Highly recommend!!

Great Matsusaka beef serving in different ways and nice service :)

The beef was very very good. Environment and room was beautiful too. The reason for 3 stars is because the service is not good. The lady's attitude was cold, her cooking speed is too fast and it's hard for us to enjoy our meal or to look at the beautiful garden view.. Feels like we have to keep eating fast or else it's over cooked.. I rather take my time to enjoy the expensive meat we ordered in a nice garden view room than feeling super rush with a server whom had no smile the whole time..

This is one of those very traditional Japanese restaurants that will only take reservations from someone that speaks Japanese. However the food and the setting is incredible. It seems each room looks out into the garden. The beef is also special to the region and is not exported. Tough for foreigners to get to (you need a car) and book, but if the hotel or a friend can help you, it is certainly a great and special experience. It does come at a price however, lunch for 2 came up to JPY20K without alcohol! And we didn't even take the highest grade cut of beef.

Traditional Japanese restaurants serve by professional very impressive. Best quality but speak only Japanese .

(Translated by Google) This was my first time using this restaurant for entertaining guests. We walked down a red-carpeted corridor, giving the restaurant a long-established feel, and were shown to a private room. Although I didn't get a photo, we enjoyed our meal while looking at the beautifully maintained courtyard. A charcoal fire was lit on a hearth-style table, and the waitress first carefully grilled the yakiniku. "As expected! Matsusaka beef!" we thought, enjoying the high-quality flavor. I was full, but they invited me to try just one piece of sukiyaki, so I enjoyed the high-quality Matsusaka beef sukiyaki. It was a dinner party filled with the most exquisite bliss! Thank you for the meal. (Original) 接待にて初利用しました。 老舗感満載の赤じゅうたんを敷かれた廊下を進み、個室に案内してもらえました。写真は撮れてませんが、綺麗に手入れされた中庭を観ながら食事を楽しめました。 囲炉裏風の机に炭火が焚かれ、まず仲居さんが丁寧に焼き肉を焼いてくれました。「さすが！松坂牛！」との良質な味わいが楽しめました。 「もうお腹いっぱい！」だったが、「お肉一枚だけでもすき焼きを食べて！」との誘いで、これまた上質な松坂牛のすき焼きを頂きました。 極上の至福の時間が流れた食事会になりましたよ！ ごちそう様でした。

(Translated by Google) ◯Location This restaurant is located about a 10-minute drive from Matsusaka Station. A large sign and ample parking make it easy to access by car. ◯What kind of restaurant is it? This long-established restaurant specializes in Matsusaka beef, serving sukiyaki and grilled dishes. It's especially popular with tourists and business travelers. ◯Interior The restaurant offers spacious tatami and table seating, and is designed to accommodate groups. It has the relaxed atmosphere you'd expect from a long-established restaurant. ◯Customers The restaurant attracts both locals and visitors from outside the prefecture. Groups and families are also common. ◯Menu The menu focuses on Matsusaka beef sukiyaki and grilled dishes, with a choice of beef quality grades, including premium, premium, and regular. A la carte and course menus are also available. ◯Food Review ・Premium Sukiyaki (11,800 yen) The beef is beautifully marbled, with a refined, sweet fat. While the restaurant will prepare the beef, you'll need to remove it yourself. While the meat itself is certainly high-quality, the presentation style is simple and the customer service is disappointing. ◯Other Since it's basically a "self-serve" restaurant, customer service is minimal. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rate it a 3. While it's a great place to create memorable memories of "eating Matsusaka beef" while sightseeing, it might not be recommended for those seeking attentive service and hospitality. ◯Summary The meat is of high quality, but the customer service is minimal. This restaurant caters to tourists who prioritize the experience over flavor. It's a good choice for those who want to enjoy the delicious meat at their own pace. (Original) ◯場所 松阪駅から車で10分ほどの場所にあります。大きな看板が目印で、駐車場も広く、車でのアクセスが便利です。 ◯どんなお店 松阪牛を中心に、すき焼きや網焼きが楽しめる老舗店。特に観光客や接待利用でも知られています。 ◯店内 広々とした座敷席やテーブル席があり、団体利用も可能な造り。老舗らしい落ち着いた雰囲気です。 ◯お客さん 地元客はもちろん県外からの利用も目立ちます。団体や家族連れの姿も多く見られます。 ◯メニュー 松阪牛のすき焼き・網焼きが中心で、特上・上・並など肉質のランクが選べます。単品やコースも用意されています。 ◯食レポ ・特上すき焼き（11,800円） 霜降りの入り方は美しく、脂は上品で甘みがあります。調理はしてくれるのですが、取る時はセルフで行うスタイル。肉自体は確かに上質ですが、提供スタイルが簡素で、接客面での満足度は高くありません。 ◯その他 基本的に「自分で取ってセルフスタイル」のため、接客は最小限。1〜5段階で言えば3レベルという印象です。観光で「松阪牛を食べた」という思い出づくりには向いていますが、丁寧なサービスやホスピタリティを求める方にはおすすめしづらいかもしれません。 ◯まとめ 肉質は良いが、接客は最低限。味よりも体験重視で訪れる観光客向けのお店。肉の美味しさを自分のペースで楽しめる方には合うと思います。

(Translated by Google) Visited in 2022 Lunch visit, grilled course, approximately ¥10,000 per person I visited on a recommendation from an acquaintance. While sukiyaki seems popular on Tabelog, this time I chose the recommended yakiniku. When the meat first came out, I thought it might be a little on the small side, but the portion was just right for a woman (the photo shows four people, though it's cut off). It was incredibly tender...! The fat wasn't too heavy, and I enjoyed it all the way to the end! Sukiyaki is good, but yakiniku, with its tenderness and thickness, is definitely recommended. They grilled a few pieces for you at first, and then you styled the rest yourself. The restaurant also had a grand appearance. It felt like a good place for a meeting, so I was a little nervous. lol (Original) 2022年訪問 ランチ訪問、網焼きコース約1万円/人 知人のおすすめで訪問。食べログではすき焼きが人気のようですが、今回はおすすめされた焼肉をチョイス。 最初出てきた時はお肉少ないかな？と思いましたが、女性にはちょうどいい量(見切れてますが写真は4人分) めちゃめちゃ柔らかい…！ 脂もしつこくなく、最後まで美味しく食べられました！すき焼きもいいけど、これだけ柔らかいと厚みを楽しめる焼肉確かにおすすめかも。 初め何枚かは焼いてくれて、あとはご自分でスタイルです。 あと店構えが重厚。顔合わせとかにも使えそうなかんじで、ちょっと緊張しました。笑

(Translated by Google) Determined to eat Matsusaka beef, I made a phone reservation and visited on the day. Wadakin and Gyugin are famous in Matsusaka, but this restaurant seems to be famous as well. I relied on my navigation system to find the restaurant, and a large sign made it easy to find. I was told that the restaurant's garden is beautiful, but unfortunately I made my reservation late and the rooms overlooking the garden were already booked. The restaurant has a historic, dignified atmosphere, and upon entering you are greeted by a red carpet in the hallway. In addition to sukiyaki, they also serve yakiniku. There are three types of sukiyaki: "Jo," "Tokujo," and "Gokujo," but I wanted to avoid meat with too much fat and oil, so I ordered the middle level, "Tokujo." After ordering, Nakai's mother prepared the Matsusaka beef sukiyaki over charcoal. First, the meat is quickly grilled with warishita sauce and a little sugar. Mmm, as expected of Matsusaka beef, it went down smoothly without any unpleasant oiliness. The toppings were a clean lineup in some ways: leeks, shirataki noodles, onions, grilled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and mitsuba (Japanese parsley). After that, Nakai's sister took care of us until the end, and we savored every last bit. I usually eat various types of beef as yakiniku or steak, and to be honest, I thought Matsusaka beef was just a name change and not that different from other meats. However, after trying the Matsusaka beef sukiyaki this time, I realized that this was a big misunderstanding on my part. The meat was simply delicious. I'd like to visit again on another drive. (Original) 松阪牛を食べたいと思い立って当日に電話予約して訪問。 松阪では和田金さん・牛銀さんが有名ですが、このお店も有名らしい。 ナビを頼りにお店に伺いましたがデンと大きな看板がありお店は直ぐに分かりました。 ここはお店の庭が綺麗との事でしたが、生憎予約した時間が遅く、庭を眺めながらの部屋は既に予約で埋まっていました。 お店は歴史のある重厚な雰囲気で中に入ると廊下の赤い絨毯が出迎えてくれます。 メニューはすき焼きの他に焼肉があるとの事。 すき焼きも「上」「特上」「極上」の3種類がありましたが、サシが入りすぎて油っこ過ぎるお肉は避けたいと思い、真ん中の「特上」をお願いしました。 注文した後は炭火での松阪牛のすき焼きを中居さんのお母さんが全て段取りしてくださいます。 先ずはお肉だけを割下・若干の砂糖をかけてサッと焼いていただきます。 う〜ん、流石松阪牛、イヤな油っこさも無くスッと喉を通ります。 具材は葱・しらたき・玉ねぎ・焼き豆腐・椎茸・三つ葉とある意味潔いラインアップです。 その後も中居さんのお姉さんが最後まで面倒を見てくださり残さず美味しくいただきました。 日頃、様々な種類の牛肉を焼肉やステーキ等で頂いており、正直松阪牛もネームバリューだけで他のお肉とそんなに違いは無いだろうと思いながらいただきましたが、今回松阪牛のすき焼きをいただき、それは私の大きな誤解だったと反省しました。 シンプルにお肉が美味しかったです。 またドライブがてらにお邪魔したいと思います。

Old Matsuzaka beef restaurant. People from out of Japan know Kobe beef, however Japanese love Matsuzaka beef as well. This restaurant has long history that is placed historical area at Matsuzaka. You must go there and eat real Matsuzaka beef here. Staff are very friendly.

One of the best meals we’ve had in Japan - the staff is wonderful, they cooked and served our meal perfectly. The Matsusaka beef steak melts in your mouth - you really can cut it with chopsticks. We loved this experience, and highly recommend this restaurant.

Great beef indeed! Personally I prefer this Matsusaka beef to Kobe’s counterpart a lot!

Their beef was carefully selected and was a treat to see it prepared right in front of you. Beef itself was tender and melts in your mouth. Friendly staff too!

Excellent service from warm welcoming to heartfelt goodbye. They offered the best foods and drinks quality. We love the Shiochiri Matsusaka beef which is a lighter and unsweetened option of sukiyaki.

Went to a few restaurants that stated they specialised in Matsusaka wagyu during my stay at Matsusaka. This restaurant was definitely the best! We had a wonderful personal lady server that helped cook the whole meal on the pot at our table. The lady explained to us that the Shiochiri set we ordered was their restaurant original speciality. Definitely worth trying on your visit!

Excellent beef with egg