Akane Ya
Mitonocho, Gifu
Restaurant in Gifu, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Akane Ya is a smart Gifu pick for a planned evening meal, especially if you want recognition and a controlled spend rather than the higher budget of Takumi Hirano. It suits couples, solo diners, small groups seeking a serious dinner; skip it for a casual snack or if you need detailed cuisine and seating information before deciding.
About Akane Ya
Consider Akane Ya if the goal is a planned Gifu dinner with evening hours, a defined price band, casual dress code, external recognition. It works best as a dinner option to consider rather than a venue to choose for a specific cuisine, chef story, seating setup, or menu format.
The useful way to think about this meal is as a deliberate dinner commitment. With evening service, a JPY 8,000-9,999 price band, a Tabelog 100 #5 placement in 2025 with 3.8 points, the decision is less about a specific dish and more about whether the night deserves a dedicated slot. For visitors using our full Gifu restaurants guide, this should sit in the planned-dinner lane, while places such as Benten Do can be considered separately depending on the kind of meal you want.
A serious Gifu dinner without overclaiming the details
The case for considering Akane Ya is direct: it has a JPY 8,000-9,999 price band, casual dress code, evening hours, Tabelog 100 #5 recognition in 2025 with 3.8 points. Those points make it a credible option for diners who want to plan a Gifu dinner in advance.
Because cuisine, chef details, seating, menu structure are not the reasons to choose it, the safest expectation is not to arrive chasing a named dish or personality-driven story. Treat it as a dinner choice based on its price positioning, evening schedule, recognition. If the trip is built around comparing dining in Gifu across different styles, consider it alongside options such as Benten Do, Tsubameya Yanagase honten, Mizuki, Sakana, or Takumi Hirano based on the kind of evening you want.
Who should prioritize it
This is a better fit for diners who want a defined evening plan in Gifu and are comfortable deciding around price, hours, dress code, recognition. Diners who need seating, private-room, allergy, dietary, or menu-format information should check those details directly before committing.
Travelers comparing categories should keep expectations tight. This is not a venue to pick for a detailed cuisine brief, beverage-program claim, or service-format promise. It belongs on the restaurant shortlist for diners who care about a Gifu price band, evening hours, recognition, while other dining in Gifu can fill different roles depending on schedule and budget.
The verdict: choose it when Gifu dinner needs to feel selected, not improvised. Skip it if the priority is a lower-cost bite, a clearly documented cuisine brief, or a venue with more visible service-format information before arrival.
Planning details
- Location
- 49-3 Mitonocho, Gifu, 500-8182, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/gifu/A2101/A210101/21001923
- Phone
- +81 58-374-2515
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, non‑smoking dining room with counter seating and a cozy, casual atmosphere that gets lively at dinner, focused on charcoal-grilled meats and comforting Chinese dishes rather than decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Kyushu chicken yakiniku
- beef offal (horumon)
- mapo tofu
- gyoza
- vegetable tanmen
Planning details
Location
49-3 Mitonocho, Gifu, 500-8182, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Takumi Hirano, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Mizuki, Notable alternative
- Tsubameya Yanagase honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Benten Do, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Sakana, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Gifu
Akane Ya sits between Gifu's splurge and casual tiers. Takumi Hirano costs more at JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, so choose it when the meal is the main event and the higher spend is acceptable. Akane Ya is the more controlled choice for diners who want a recognized dinner without moving into that upper local bracket.
For value-led eating, Tsubameya Yanagase honten and Benten Do are better fits. Tsubameya Yanagase honten sits around JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, while Benten Do is listed below JPY 999, making both easier choices for a casual day plan. They are not direct substitutes for a dedicated dinner, but they make more sense if budget matters more than occasion value.
Mizuki and Sakana are worth cross-shopping if the goal is simply to keep options open in Gifu, but Akane Ya has the clearer price signal and public recognition. For an easy booking with a more serious evening feel, start here; for a lower-pressure meal, move down to Tsubameya Yanagase honten or Benten Do.
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Compare Akane Ya
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akane Ya | Gifu | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - EAST - 2025 · #5 | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 |
| Takumi Hirano | Gifu | Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 · #99 | JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 |
| Mizuki | Gifu | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #285Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 · #82025 Tabelog Bronze | ; |
| Tsubameya Yanagase honten | Gifu | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 · #86 | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Benten Do | Gifu | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 · #48 | - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Sakana | Gifu | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #3822025 Tabelog Bronze | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akane Ya good for a special occasion?
It can be, if you want a planned dinner in Gifu with a JPY 8,000-9,999 price band and Tabelog 100 #5 recognition in 2025 with 3.8 points. The dress code is casual, so it points to an evening meal that can feel considered without requiring formal attire.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Akane Ya?
Do not decide around a tasting-menu expectation. The key planning points are the JPY 8,000-9,999 price band, evening schedule, casual dress code, Tabelog 100 #5 recognition in 2025 with 3.8 points, so judge it as a planned dinner rather than by a specific menu format.
What should I wear to Akane Ya?
The dress code is casual. For an evening dinner in Gifu, casual attire is appropriate; formal dress is not part of the guidance.
Is Akane Ya good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who want a planned dinner in Gifu. If solo seating, counter availability, or table layout matters, check directly before going.
Is lunch or dinner better at Akane Ya?
Dinner is the option to plan around. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Sunday from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday closed. Do not build the visit around lunch.
Is Akane Ya worth the price?
It works if you want a Gifu dinner in the JPY 8,000-9,999 range with Tabelog 100 #5 recognition in 2025 with 3.8 points. If you need detailed cuisine, seating, dietary, or menu information before deciding, check those points directly first.
