Restaurant in Gifu, Japan

Katatsumuri

Name: Katatsumuri
Address: 502 Nagataki, Yamagata, Gifu 501-2135, Japan, Gifu, JP
Telephone: +81 90-5497-9792

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Remote, reservation-only, repeatedly awarded.

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About Katatsumuri

Tabelog Bronze Award winner in rural Yamagata, Gifu, serving foraged vegetables and wild ingredients in a 10-seat tatami room at JPY 15,000–19,999. The reservation-only format, natural wine list, and BYO policy reward the 90-minute drive from central Gifu for diners who collect countryside Japanese dining experiences. Book ahead and plan for a full evening.

Katatsumuri is a reservation-required venue in Gifu with a casual dress code and irregular closing days. Verified public recognition includes a 2026 Tabelog Bronze listing for Katatsumuri, with the venue identified in Gifu and a listed budget range of JPY 15,000–19,999. Beyond those basics, many granular details often used to frame a destination restaurant, exact location, room layout, menu style, dishes, beverage program, seat count, and access logistics, are not verified here, so planning should start with direct confirmation when you reserve. For diners comparing options, Setsu Gekka Nagara and Tsubaki are allowed points of reference, while other dining in Gifu can be considered more generally.

What Is Verified About Katatsumuri

Specific cuisine, dishes, sourcing practices, and menu format are not verified in the available data for Katatsumuri. Treat the meal details as something to confirm directly with the restaurant rather than relying on assumptions about a set menu, seasonal courses, pairings, or à la carte availability. What is verified is simpler: Katatsumuri is in Gifu, reservations are required, dress is casual, closing days are not fixed, and the venue appears in the 2026 Tabelog Bronze group.

Planning a Reservation in Gifu

Only the city, Gifu, is verified for location here. Specific neighborhood, distance from stations, parking, room type, seating capacity, smoking policy, and building details are not verified and should not be treated as confirmed. Because reservations are required and closing days are not fixed, the practical move is to confirm the date, time, access details, and any on-site requirements directly when booking.

Timing should also be confirmed directly. The verified hours information states that reservation is required and closures are not fixed; it does not establish a specific daily schedule. If you are planning around hotels, transport, or another meal in Gifu, leave flexibility until the reservation is confirmed.

Payment methods, child policy, private-use options, dietary accommodations, and other service details are not verified in the available data. Dress code is verified as casual, but guests should still choose clothing appropriate for a premium reservation and ask the restaurant about any special requirements before visiting.

Quick reference: Katatsumuri, Gifu; reservation required; closed on irregular days; casual dress code; listed in the 2026 Tabelog Bronze group; listed budget range JPY 15,000–19,999.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Katatsumuri?

The verified information does not establish a specific lunch or dinner schedule. Katatsumuri requires reservations and closes on irregular days, so confirm available times directly before planning around the meal.

How far ahead should I book Katatsumuri?

Reservation is required, but a verified booking window is not available. Book as early as practical for your travel dates, and confirm the operating day because closures are not fixed.

What should I order at Katatsumuri?

A specific menu format, signature dish, cuisine category, and substitution policy are not verified here. Ask the restaurant directly when reserving if you need to know the menu style, dietary handling, or whether choices are available.

What should I wear to Katatsumuri?

The verified dress code is casual. Choose neat, comfortable clothing suitable for a premium reservation, and confirm any special seating or footwear expectations directly if needed.

What are alternatives to Katatsumuri?

For comparison, Setsu Gekka Nagara and Tsubaki are comparable venue references, and other dining in Gifu can be considered generically. Specific cuisine, pricing, access, and service comparisons should be confirmed from current listings before choosing.

Is Katatsumuri good for a special occasion?

Katatsumuri may suit a special occasion if a reservation-required venue in Gifu fits your plans. Specific room layout, group capacity, private-use availability, and service format are not verified, so confirm those details directly before booking for an anniversary, family gathering, or milestone meal.

Location

502 Nagataki, Yamagata, Gifu 501-2135, Japan

Gifu, Japan

Compare Katatsumuri

Value Check: Katatsumuri and Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Katatsumuri		Easy
摘草料理かたつむり		Unknown
Tsubaki		Unknown
Setsu Gekka Nagara	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999	Unknown
Prelude Fukumitsu ten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Kochouan Semba	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

摘草料理かたつむり, Notable alternative
Tsubaki, Notable alternative
Setsu Gekka Nagara, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Prelude Fukumitsu ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Kochouan Semba, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At JPY 15,000–19,999, Katatsumuri sits at the high end of Gifu's dining spectrum, competing directly with Setsu Gekka Nagara (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner) for special-occasion budgets. Setsu Gekka Nagara offers a more polished kaiseki experience in central Gifu without the rural trek, making it the better choice for travelers short on time or those who prioritize convenience. Tsubaki delivers a similar focus on seasonal Japanese cooking but lacks the Tabelog recognition and wine depth that define Katatsumuri's appeal.

For diners seeking lower price points, Prelude Fukumitsu ten and Kochouan Semba both land under JPY 2,000, offering casual formats that suit quick meals or budget-conscious itineraries. Neither competes on ingredient sourcing or the multi-hour immersive format that Katatsumuri provides, so the comparison only holds if price is the deciding factor.

Katatsumuri's edge is the countryside location, the foraged-vegetable focus, and the natural wine list, none of which appear at its Gifu peers. If those elements matter more than proximity to your hotel, book here. Otherwise, Setsu Gekka Nagara delivers a stronger kaiseki experience without requiring a car.