Raised in the highlands of Tanba, Kyoto — a brand pork that shines with an outstanding sweetness and juiciness.
Kyo-Tanba Kogen-ton (Kyoto-Tanba Highland Pork), based in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture and raised in the rich nature of the Tanba Highlands, is a brand pork in which Hiyoshi Farm Co., Ltd. has continued to hone quality over many years. The harsh natural environment of the Tanba Highlands — with its extreme temperature differences — draws out the pig’s inherent strength and umami. At the livestock farm boasting the largest scale in the Kinki region, the pigs are carefully raised over approximately 6 months. The farm operates a two-base system — a breeding farm in Nantan City and a fattening farm in Kyotanba Town — by continuing to strictly select parent pigs excellent in both reproductive capacity and meat quality through self-renewal, a steady supply of stable-quality brand pork is generated. The greatest commitment is in the finishing feed. By giving eco-feed (food recycling feed) blending 30%+ bread crumbs for 60+ days in the late fattening stage, the fat develops a natural sweetness — and elegant marbling-style intramuscular fat enters. The meat color is pale and vivid — when eaten, the juiciness that gently spreads in the mouth and the soft texture are the appeals. Having won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award 3 times at the West Japan Pork Carcass Contest — a brand that has continued to receive high evaluation over many years at shows. Also proactively advancing environmental initiatives such as contributing to circular agriculture through livestock-derived compost production and aggressive introduction of solar power generation. Please do try at least once this proud brand pork nurtured by the Tanba Highlands — achieving both quality and sustainability at a high level.
Basic Information
- Name
Kyo-Tanba Kogen-ton - Production Area
Hiyoshi Farm Co., Ltd. (Nantan City and Kyotamba-cho, Kyoto Prefecture) - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A beautiful, moderate marbling with a pale, vivid meat color. Sweet, tender fat and a juicy, soft meat quality define this brand. - Feed Characteristics
Eco-feed with 30%+ breadcrumbs for 60 or more days in the finishing stage. Circular feed management utilizing food recycling. - Shipping Age
approx. 180 days - Annual Production
10,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Farm HACCP promotion farm certified
Trademark registration: August 21, 2015
Brand regulations established: August 31, 2006
3-time winner of the Minister of Agriculture Award at the West Japan Pork Carcass Contest - Related URLs
Hiyoshi Farm (Official Site)
Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office — Hiyoshi Farm
Aochiku Co., Ltd. — Kyo-Tanba Kogen-ton Page - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.150
Hiyoshi Farm (Official Site)
Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office — Hiyoshi Farm
Aochiku Co., Ltd. — Kyo-Tanba Kogen-ton Page
Last updated
6/21/2026