Raised on Kobe’s underground water and a proprietary feed — a healthy, umami-rich brand pork that Hyogo is proud of.
Kobe Pork is a brand pork with integrated production by Takao Farm Co., Ltd., based in Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. At the farm located in the green-rich agricultural area of Nishi Ward, Kobe City — pure groundwater drawn from 120 meters underground is used as drinking water — the pigs are carefully raised in a comfortable, low-stress environment with managed temperature and humidity. Shipping age is set at the longer-than-standard 180 days — by taking time, the meat quality is finished finely-grained and taut. The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large Yorkshire F1 sow crossed with Duroc male — outstanding in the balance of lean umami and appropriate fat. For the feed, a dedicated compound feed reinforced with Vitamin E — with 5% bread crumbs added to low-protein feed — is continuously given for 60+ days. By suppressing excess protein, the result is minimal off-odor with a clean, elegant flavor. Certified with Hyogo Prefecture Certified Food status — distributed centered on local Kobe as safe, reliable pork. Approximately 5,000 head are slaughtered annually at Kobe City Meat Market — in addition to entering the market through Kobe Chuo Chikusan Nuke, it is also developed as processed products including salt-koji marinated and miso-marinated. Farm HACCP also obtained — with thoroughgoing hygiene management — and with Hong Kong export achievements, receiving high evaluation both domestically and internationally as pork of the Kobe brand.
Basic Information
- Name
Kobe Pork - Production Area
Takao Farm Co., Ltd. (Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) - Management Body
N/A - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Raised on pristine water drawn from 120 meters underground — a finely-grained meat quality with minimal off-odor and a clean, refreshing flavor. Vitamin E-enriched feed brings out a refined, elegant umami. - Feed Characteristics
Specially formulated compound feed with low protein content, 5% breadcrumbs, and vitamin E fortification, fed continuously for 60+ days. Reduced excess protein suppresses off-odor and draws out the natural umami of the pork. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 5,000 head annually - Signature Dish
N/A - Certifications
Hyogo Prefecture Certified Food designated
Farm HACCP certified: June 8, 2017
Trademark registration: July 6, 2012
Brand regulations established: July 27, 2009 (revised March 4, 2014) - Related URLs
Kobe Pork Premium / Kobe Pork — Kobe Takao Farm
Kobe Usunaga Farm (Specialty Butcher Shop) — Kobe Pork - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.152
Kobe Pork Premium / Kobe Pork — Kobe Takao Farm
Kobe Usunaga Farm (Specialty Butcher Shop)
Last updated
6/21/2026