Enjoy a rich gourmet experience in Habikino, known for its meat and wine,
just 16 minutes by express train from Osaka's Tennoji area.
Habikino is proud of its gastronomy, which is represented by the city's specialty—Osaka Wine.
The meat industry here has a history of over 140 years,
and its long-standing expertise has given rise to gourmet meat products cherished by those in the know.
Why not take a Wagyu beef and wine paring tour to fully enjoy both?
• Approximately 45 minutes from JR Osaka Station or 40 minutes by car
• Approximately 20 minutes from Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line to Furuichi Station
Closest Station: Furuichi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line
*Other stations in Habikino City
Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line: Eganosho Station / Takawashi Station / Komagatani Station / Kaminotaishi Station
About Habikino What kind of place is Habikino?
Habikino City, located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture in the Kawachi Plain, is blessed with rich nature and historical sites.
It takes about 45 minutes to get to Habikino by train from central Osaka, and from the Tennoji area, the fastest route is just 16 minutes by express train.
The fertile land is also famous for fruit cultivation,
particularly Osaka Wine, a specialty product made from grapes harvested in Habikino.
This is a gem that can only be tasted here.
The area has also been home to a thriving meat industry for over 140 years, making it a place where you can enjoy fresh, high-quality Wagyu beef and meat that meets the safety standards for raw consumption.
If you plan to visit the World Heritage Site the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group (Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan), be sure to visit Habikino, a town known for its delicious meat and wine, as well.
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Visit select popular restaurants!
Yakiniku Meat-Hopping Tour
A tour of two popular yakiniku restaurants in Habikino to enjoy pairing yakiniku & Kawachi wine.
You will not know which two stores you will get to visit until you make your reservation!
\ Kawachi Wine /
First, go and find your favorite local wine!
A long-established winery producing original wines crafted in Habikino from locally grown grapes.
Choose wines from a variety of flavors to match the signature menu of the yakiniku restaurant you are visiting.
When in doubt, ask the sommelier to recommend a bottle that is to your liking.
Once you have decided on your favorite bottle, it's time to head to the yakiniku restaurant with your bottle of wine!
Kawachi Wine President Kondo recommends
the perfect wine pairing for each restaurant!
If you are unsure of which wine to choose,
please enjoy the wine pairing recommended by President Kondo.
\ Six popular restaurants in Habikino /
Yakiniku restaurant tour with a yakiniku guide
Take your favorite bottle of wine to the yakiniku restaurants accompanied by your guide.
*Two of the six stores will be randomly selected at the time of reservation.
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A well-known and long-established restaurant frequented even by butchers
Yakiniku Kojima Habikino Honten
The "Special Rare Hamburger" made with A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu beef is incredibly tender with a rare center.
The meat is topped with crumbled egg yolk and served with a special sauce.
The thick and hearty upper skirt steak is served with salt or sauce.
| Menu | Includes 200 grams of rare Kuroge Wagyu hamburger steak per person, a half-portion of upper skirt steak, and one drink |
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Store Information
Address:1F 353-1, No, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours:
Weekdays: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturdays: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sundays: 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Closed: None
Phone number: 072-938-3272
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for the rare Kuroge Wagyu beef hamburger steak!
Kontoku Budoshu Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied and well-balanced
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An inviting restaurant that's easy to visit, even for first-timers
Yakiniku Koshien
Their signature "marushin" (eye of knuckle) is the core of a rare part of the thigh meat called the knuckle. It is called "marushin" because of its round shape (maru means round in Japanese). The meat is soft and tender, with a simple yet rich flavor. It can be eaten after lightly browning the surface.
| Menu | One serving each of eye of knuckle, salted upper tongue, and skirt steak, and one drink |
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Store Information
1242-1 Nishiura, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday, and the day before a national holiday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sundays, National Holidays: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays
Phone number: 050-1809-9876
Mr. Ryutaro Sakai
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for the eye of knuckle!
Kontoku Budoshu Merlot
Soft mouthfeel with a gentle fruity aroma
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One of the very few in the southern Osaka area that is officially licensed to serve raw meat
Yakiniku Isshin
Select Japanese Kuroge Wagyu Beef lean-meat Yukhoe served with a special sauce. The melt-on-your-tongue texture is irresistible!
The specialty "Hako-mori" features a carefully curated selection of the day's recommendations from 20 types of meat!
It offers a well-balanced assortment of tongue, lean cuts, and marbled meat. Upon opening the lid you will find an assortment of 9 kinds of specially selected Wagyu beef lined up on the tray. Only Yakiniku Isshin can offer so many different parts of the beef at once!
| Menu | Includes one serving of lean-meat Yukhoe (seasoned raw beef) and a boxed assortment of cuts, and one drink |
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Store Information
4-5-18 Minamieganosho, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours: 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Closed: Wednesdays
Phone number: 0729-31-1129
Mr. Rikito Yachida
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for lean-meat Yukhoe!
Kontoku Budoshu Cabernet Franc
A dry red wine with outstanding elegance
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A yakiniku restaurant loved by locals
Yakiniku Sumibiyaki Yawaragi
The specialty is "yakishabu," thinly sliced top belly meat, lightly roasted over charcoal and served lightly with ponzu (Japanese citrus and vinegar) and grated daikon. The flavor is so rich and addictive that you’ll find yourself eating slice after slice!
Another specialty is omasum, a type of offal meant for raw consumption. It's fresh, high-quality, odor-free, and served with a special sauce and lemon juice. This is also sure to become an addiction!
*It is not possible to bring wine into Yakiniku Sumibiyaki Yawaragi.
| Menu | Includes half a serving of raw beef omasum, one serving of grilled shabu-shabu, and one drink |
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Store Information
3-1-1 Hakucho, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays
Phone number: 072-956-0302
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for raw beef omasum!
Kontoku Budoshu Chardonnay
Gorgeous aroma reminiscent of green apples and pears
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Enjoy high-quality A5-rank brand Wagyu beef
Yakiniku Goou Habikino Honten
The owner personally purchases the best meat of the day and is confident in its taste! This yakiniku restaurant lets you enjoy flame-grilled meat sushi and loin cuts to your heart's content, ensuring a truly satisfying experience. Take your time and enjoy the taste of meat in a relaxed, woody atmosphere.
| Menu | Includes meat sushi, thick cut loin, grilled sukiyaki loin, and one drink |
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Store Information
4-1-9 Nonoue, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Closed: Year-end and New Year Holidays
Phone number: 080-7994-7683
Mr. Masataka Kurita
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for meat sushi!
Tokuichi Chardonnay
A rich, powerful flavour
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A hidden gem cherished by those in the know
Garyu Yakiniku Sozaemon
The specialty is sukiyaki made with thinly sliced sirloin lightly roasted over charcoal and served with "dragon egg," an egg produced in Oita Prefecture with a very rich yolk. The grilled tail, which is rarely seen in other restaurants, is eaten uncut by biting directly into the meat. The more you chew, the more satisfying the texture is. Finishing off the meal with a special offal hotpot cooked over charcoal, the restaurant provides a very satisfying dining experience.
| Menu | Sukiyaki, grilled tail, and offal hotpot for one person each, and one drink |
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Store Information
310 Oguro, Habikino-shi, Osaka
Business hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Closed: No regular holidays
Phone number: 072-959-5598
Recommended by Kawachi Wine President Kondo!
A perfect match for offal hotpot!
Kontoku Budoshu Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied and well-balanced
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Wagyu Premium Lunch,
created by a popular chef
\ Kawachi Wine, Konjikido /
Special lunch plan limited to one table per day
This special lunch allows you to fully enjoy pairing Kawachi wine and Wagyu beef at the Kawachi Winery restaurant "Konjikido".
Enjoy various pairing combinations with a full lunch course.
How to eat Wagyu Beef - Osaka Habikino Edition
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Point 1: Wagyu beef selected by the owner of Yakiniku Isshin ＆ Special menu by popular Italian chef Fujii
- Yakiniku Isshin is one of only two restaurants in the city that can serve raw beef. The owner, a professional connoisseur, is the one who selects the Wagyu beef
- Habikino style Italian cuisine developed exclusively for this plan
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Point 2: Habikino style Italian cuisine paired with Kawachi wine from a long-established local winery
- The winery president carefully selects the wines. Enjoy the best pairing of meat and wine!
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Point 3: Private plan for only one table a day at the restaurant Konjikido at Kawachi Wine
- Luxurious rental of Konjikido, a space with outstanding atmosphere, offering a premium experience
Menu
| Cold appetizer: |
Carpaccio of Top Round Beef with Sea Urchin and Caviar Wine: Kiei Rosé Sparkling |
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| Warm appetizer: |
Shabu-shabu Consommé Royale Wine: Kontoku Budoshu Sauvignon Blanc |
| Pasta: |
Ragoût ravioli with truffle flavor Wine: Kontoku Budoshu Merlot |
| Main dish: |
Beef tongue stewed in red wine Wine: Kiei Private Reserve Merlot |
| Main dish: |
Skirt Steak Persillade Wine: 2020 Chardonnay Kontokuya Barrel-Aged |
| Main dish: |
Beef Wellington Wine: 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Kontokuya Barrel-Aged |
| Dessert/Café: |
Baked sweets and coffee |
Sponsor Store Information
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Yakiniku Isshin Owner: Mr. Rikito Yachida
Born in 1991 in Osaka. He is dedicated to serving the finest and most delicious Wagyu beef, carefully selected to complement the menu. The yakiniku restaurant he manages is one of the few establishments licensed to serve raw meat. It is highly popular among raw meat lovers for its safe and delicious Yukhoe and beef sashimi. The Osaka style hospitality attracts a large number of repeat customers and has made the restaurant extremely popular!
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Chef of Osteria Beccafico: Mr. Manabu Fujii
Born in 1983 in Nara. With a desire to provide the original taste of ingredients in a safe and secure manner, he sought a career as a chef. In his search for better ingredients, he fell in love with the foods of Minamikawachi, Osaka, which grew from the bounty of the mountains, sea, and rivers, and built a relationship of trust with the producers. After studying management, local cuisine, and hospitality, he opened Osteria Beccafico in May 2020.
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Kawachi Wine President: Mr. Shigeyuki Kondo
After graduating from college, he worked for Nihon Shurui Hanbai Co., Ltd. (a liquor sales company) before joining the Kontokuya Yoshu Brewery, the predecessor of Kawachi Wine, in 2005. Since 2009, he has been the president of Kawachi Wine. As the fourth generation to take over the company, he is sensitive to the needs of his customers, and strives to the spread the appeal of Kawachi wines through branding to expand the brewery's range.