Center4 Hamburgers
A true jewel for anyone looking for authentic american-style hamburgers in gifu. extremely popular among the local foreign population, center4 offers not only delicious fare, but a warm and inviting atmosphere decorated in 1920's & 30's american memorabilia with classic rock playing in the background to complete the experience. the adored owner, gaku, also offers an excellent selection of imported and domestic beers. the locals here in takayama cannot find enough good things to say about this 'hole-in-the-wall' hamburger shop. located at 94 kamiichinomachi st., approximately 1.5 blocks south of kokubunji st. if you're walking down kokubunji from the station, simply cross the river and turn right at the first traffic signal and walk south until you see center4 on your left. (http://www.tiger-center4.com)
Takayama is famous for its ramen noodles, cooked in miso stock with thin noodles. As elsewhere in Gifu, you are also likely to encounter hÅba miso ã»ãã°å³å, a version of the ubiquitous Japanese bean paste grilled on a hÅba leaf and served as a dip or for eating with rice as is. Sounds pretty simple, but the taste is exquisite.
Sakaguchiya
Traditional japanese restaurant located on the main sannomachi street. The menu has local soba and miso dishes. They have excellent hÅba miso steak. You get a large piece of beef which is of high quality. Good value for money. This place is popular among Japanese tourists.
Agura
An excellent restaurant in takayama built out of an old warehouse, agura serves western-style pizza and a variety of other japanese and vegetarian friendly fare. a good place to go if you need "something for everyone". hours are a little odd, dinner only: tues-sun 6pm-midnight. address: 4-7 shinmeicho. directions: on the road that runs to the south of takayama city memorial hall, on the right side look for the green sign with the yellow seated buddha; 12 min.. prices are moderate, ranging from â¥800-â¥1,500. they do accept credit cards. gps coordinates: lat. 36.139088 lon. 137.259842
Yakisoba
A restaurant specializing in yakisoba, a dish made from fried soba noodles. english menu available. can be found by crossing the street north of the station, walking west, and taking the first right. gps coordinates: lat. 36.142761 lon. 137.252197
Takayama is also famous for its steak (é£é¨¨ç hidagyuï¼. You can find it at many restaurants throughout the city.