Southern Aomori Prefecture is home to two eateries that are not-to-be-missed destinations for foodies, offering exquisite beef from wagyu cattle raised in a rustic environment at the feet of the Hakkoda Mountains and gelato made with super-fresh milk from cows milked that very morning, respectively.

Kaneko Farm, a feedlot established in 1971, has raised numerous award-winning wagyu cattle. You can enjoy dishes featuring the farm’s beef for reasonable prices at the restaurant NARABI Steakhouse, which the farm directly manages on its premises. The menu mainly consists of dishes such as hamburgers, steak, and beef curry as well as seasonal items, and an extensive takeout menu is also available. You’ll definitely want to taste this fine, high-quality beef with flavorful marbling.

After delicious beef dishes at NARABI Steakhouse, how about a smooth dessert? NAMIKI Handmade Gelato, also directly managed by the farm and located right next to the steakhouse, offers gelato made with super-fresh milk from Jersey cows raised on the farm and milked that very morning. The rich milk-based gelato comes in a wide range of flavors such as blueberry, matcha, and chocolate as well as various seasonal offerings, so you can even enjoy tasting and comparing different flavors with family or friends.

These eateries on the premises of a rustic farm offer decadent delicacies that you won’t find elsewhere, and since they’re directly managed by the farm, the prices are reasonable as well. Lovers of delicious food will definitely want to make a visit.