Restaurant in Takayama, Japan

Bourbon

Name: Bourbon
Address: 岐阜県高山市本町4-5, Takayama, JP
Telephone: +81577333175
Price range: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown

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About Bourbon

Bourbon delivers Tabelog 100-recognized teppanyaki in Takayama's quiet Honmachi quarter, grilling Hida wagyu over charcoal with minimal theatrics. Lunch (JPY 10,000–14,999) offers better value than dinner (JPY 15,000–19,999); book three weeks ahead for weekends, bring cash, and expect efficient service rather than ceremony.

Bourbon is a Takayama venue with a listed spending range of JPY 10,000–19,999 and a casual dress code. Its verified recognition is a place on the Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki EAST list for 2025. Beyond those basics, the public details available here are limited, so it is best to treat specific service formats, seating, menus, hours, and payment policies as items to confirm directly before planning a visit.

Steak / teppanyaki recognition in Takayama

Bourbon’s clearest verified hook is its 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Steak / Teppanyaki category for eastern Japan. That makes it relevant for travelers comparing higher-spend dining options in Takayama, especially when the budget range of JPY 10,000–19,999 fits the occasion.

The verified listing does not establish a specific seating format, chef, menu structure, dish list, service style, or payment policy. If those details matter to your plans, confirm them directly with the restaurant before booking or arriving.

How to think about the spend

The verified spending bands for Bourbon are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. Because no verified service-by-service breakdown is available here, do not assume that one range corresponds to lunch and the other to dinner. Use the ranges as a general guide to the expected spend and confirm current pricing when you reserve.

For comparison planning, Bourbon can be considered alongside other named options such as Steak House Kitchen Hida, Restaurant LE MiDi, Amane Dining, ニム, and 旬亭なか川. The best choice depends on the meal format, budget, and availability you confirm for your dates.

Because the verified data does not include hours, seat count, reservation lead time, phone number, non-smoking policy, or payment methods, avoid relying on assumptions. Check current operating details directly before you go. Dress code is verified as casual.

For a full picture of Takayama's dining options, see our full Takayama restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bourbon worth the price?

Bourbon’s verified spending range is JPY 10,000–19,999, and it is recognized on the 2025 Tabelog 100 Steak / Teppanyaki EAST list. Whether it is worth the price depends on your budget, availability, and the current menu details you confirm directly with the restaurant.

Can I eat at the bar at Bourbon?

The verified data does not confirm a bar, counter, or other seating format. If seating style matters, confirm it directly before booking.

What should I order at Bourbon?

No specific dishes, courses, or menu format are verified here. Use the listed JPY 10,000–19,999 spending range as a budget guide and confirm the current menu with the restaurant.

How far ahead should I book Bourbon?

No verified reservation lead time is available. Because details such as hours, seat count, and availability are not confirmed here, contact the restaurant or your booking service for current information.

What are alternatives to Bourbon in Takayama?

For comparison planning, consider Bourbon alongside Steak House Kitchen Hida, Restaurant LE MiDi, ニム, 旬亭なか川, and Amane Dining. Confirm each venue’s current menu, pricing, and availability before deciding.

Is Bourbon good for a special occasion?

Bourbon may fit a higher-spend meal in Takayama, with verified spending bands from JPY 10,000 to JPY 19,999 and casual dress. Specific atmosphere, seating, and service details are not verified here, so confirm those points if they matter for the occasion.

Location

岐阜県高山市本町4-5

Takayama, Japan

Also Consider

Amane Dining, Notable alternative
ニム, Notable alternative
旬亭なか川, Notable alternative
Restaurant LE MiDi, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Steak House Kitchen Hida, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

Bourbon sits at the higher end of Takayama's steak spectrum, priced JPY 10,000–19,999 depending on service, and justified by three Tabelog 100 selections since 2022. Steak House Kitchen Hida runs JPY 6,000–7,999 for both lunch and dinner, making it the easier sell if budget is tight or if you're skeptical about paying double for charcoal-grilled wagyu. Kitchen Hida trades the Tabelog credential for accessibility; Bourbon trades accessibility for technique.

Restaurant LE MiDi pivots away from beef entirely, offering French-inflected plates at JPY 2,000–5,999, and makes sense if your group includes anyone uninterested in steak. For kaiseki purists, Amane Dining and 旬亭なか川 showcase Hida's seasonal produce without the teppanyaki format; both require advance booking and skew ceremonial rather than casual.

Bourbon is the right call when you want Hida beef prepared on a charcoal griddle in front of you, with award recognition to back the price. If you're splitting one splurge meal across a Takayama weekend, this is it. If you're eating out multiple times or traveling with kids, Steak House Kitchen Hida or LE MiDi will stretch the budget further without sacrificing quality.