Restaurant Matsukiya

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Located in Otsu City, "Matsukiya" is a historic restaurant founded in the Meiji era that spread the charm of "Omi Beef," one of Japan's three major wagyu brands, to the world. You can taste high-quality Omi beef, once appointed to the Imperial Household Agency, through traditional methods like sukiyaki, steak, and shabu-shabu. The meat, with its beautiful marbling, features a melting texture and rich aroma that will surely impress from the first bite. For gourmets wanting to luxuriously experience Japan's top-tier food culture (Wagyu) in a refined space with Japanese charm, this is an unmissable establishment.

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Restaurant Matsukiya

Address: 7-5 Toriigawa-cho, Otsu-shi, Shiga
Website: https://www.matsukiya.net/restaurant/honten.html
Operator: Omi Beef Restaurant Matsukiya Main Store

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