Explore Kakogawa’s meat industry with a minivan tour, auction simulation, and Kobe beef tasting. Discover the art of meat processing.
Explore Kakogawa’s meat industry with a minivan tour, auction simulation, and Kobe beef tasting. Discover the art of meat processing.
- Himeji - Meet the guide at the Shinkansen ticket gate at Himeji Station. If traveling from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, take the “Nozomi 7” bullet train. It departs from Tokyo Station at 6:51 AM, from Kyoto Station at 9:02 AM, and from Shin-Osaka Station at 9:17 AM.
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Kakogawa - Daiju Shoten
Visit Daiju Shoten, located next to the Kakogawa Meat…
- Himeji - Meet the guide at the Shinkansen ticket gate at Himeji Station. If traveling from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, take the “Nozomi 7” bullet train. It departs from Tokyo Station at 6:51 AM, from Kyoto Station at 9:02 AM, and from Shin-Osaka Station at 9:17 AM.
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Kakogawa - Daiju Shoten
Visit Daiju Shoten, located next to the Kakogawa Meat Center, to observe the beef carcass boning process. -
Kakogawa - Oniku Hirai
Learn and observe how primal cuts are transformed into retail-ready meat. There is also an opportunity to try cutting meat under the guidance of a skilled craftsman. -
Kakogawa - Sabo 1538
After the meat-cutting experience, enjoy a delicious Kobe beef shabu-shabu lunch at SABO1538. The association previously created the world’s largest meat cake, recognized by Guinness World Records. This tour lunch will be creatively presented in a cake-like form, sure to surprise with its unique and beautiful decoration! - Kakogawa - Kakogawa Meat Center is a comprehensive facility managing the entire process from receiving livestock to slaughtering, cutting, and distributing carcasses. During this tour, experience a simulated auction at an actual auction site.
- Himeji - The tour concludes at Himeji Station around 2:30 PM. If traveling back to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka, it is recommended to take the “Nozomi 98” bullet train or a later one. Departure from Himeji Station is at 2:59 PM, arriving at Shin-Osaka Station at 3:28 PM, Kyoto Station at 3:43 PM, and Tokyo Station at 5:57 PM.

- Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English guide
- Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English guide
- Dinner
- Dinner
Participate in a simulated auction at the Kakogawa Meat Market.
Observe the meat processing at Daiju Shoten, where beef carcasses are expertly deboned at Hirai.
Experience the art of meat cutting under the guidance of a skilled butcher.
Savor a distinctive shabu-shabu lunch featuring a Kobe beef meat cake, offering a truly exceptional culinary…
Participate in a simulated auction at the Kakogawa Meat Market.
Observe the meat processing at Daiju Shoten, where beef carcasses are expertly deboned at Hirai.
Experience the art of meat cutting under the guidance of a skilled butcher.
Savor a distinctive shabu-shabu lunch featuring a Kobe beef meat cake, offering a truly exceptional culinary experience!
Enhance your knowledge of Kakogawa’s meat industry and explore the intriguing world of meat production.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.