A Kyoto brand pork of umami, born of a three-way cross.
Kyoto Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Kyoto Prefecture, managed by Kyoto Prefectural Pig Farming Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Kyoto Pork is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White female crossed with Duroc male — one of Kyoto Prefecture’s full-fledged brand porks. Production is carried out by member farms of the Kyoto Prefectural Pig Farming Council, with producers across the prefecture raising pigs under shared standards that underpin the brand’s quality.
In rearing, the rearing management manual established by Kyoto Prefecture is strictly followed — in the finishing stage of the late fattening period, a special feed blending 30%+ barley and bread crumbs is continuously given for 60+ days. This unique feed design is a major factor producing finely grained, soft meat quality and deep umami.
Shipping requires a sufficient period of 180+ days minimum (target 195 days) — only those that have grown to approximately 110 kg body weight and received a rating of ‘Standard’ or above from the Japan Meat Grading Association at Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market Second Market are certified and shipped as ‘Kyoto Pork.’ Having been managed under such strict quality standards, the brand earned trademark registration in 2009 — both the quality and regional individuality are publicly highly evaluated. At rearing farms, proactive efforts toward Farm HACCP promotion are also made — the stance toward food safety and reliability is thoroughly maintained.
Broth shabu-shabu drawing on the softness of the meat quality and rich umami is one of the representative eating methods for simply savoring the deliciousness of Kyoto Pork. Please do try at your table this Kyoto brand pork combining umami and peace of mind.
Basic Information
- Name
Kyoto Pork - Production Area
Kyoto Prefecture (designated farms within the prefecture) - Management Body
Kyoto Prefectural Pig Farming Council - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc / Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
A finely grained, tender meat quality with rich umami — raised under Kyoto Prefecture’s rigorous livestock management manual. - Feed Characteristics
Special finishing feed with 30%+ barley and breadcrumbs, fed continuously for 60+ days in the late fattening period. - Shipping Age
180 days or more - Annual Production
Approx. 5,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Dashi shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: August 21, 2009 / Farm HACCP promotion farm / Brand regulations established: August 31, 2006 (revised July 17, 2024) - Related URLs
Kyoto Prefecture Brand Livestock Products — Kyoto Pork
Kyoto Tokusan Pork Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Aochiku Co., Ltd. — Kyoto Pork Page - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.150
Kyoto Prefecture Brand Livestock Products — Kyoto Pork
Kyoto Tokusan Pork Co., Ltd. (Official Site)
Aochiku Co., Ltd. — Kyoto Pork Page
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Last updated
6/21/2026
