Raised on groundwater from deep beneath Kobe and the farm’s own feed recipe, Kobe Pork delivers a clean, savory flavor.
Kobe Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, managed by Takao Farm Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc.
Kobe Pork comes from Takao Farm Co., Ltd., which breeds and raises its pigs in Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. The farm is in the rural part of Nishi Ward. The pigs drink clear groundwater pumped from 120 meters below the surface and live in a comfortable setting where temperature and humidity are controlled to keep stress low. The farm ships its pigs at 180 days of age, later than the usual schedule. The extra growing time gives the pork a fine, firm texture.
The breed is a three-breed cross — Landrace × Large White 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 Niuke, it is also developed as processed products including salt-koji marinated and miso-marinated items. 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
Nishi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture - Management Body
Takao Farm Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Large White × Landrace) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Raised on pure water drawn from 120 meters underground; finely grained meat with little off-odor and a clean flavor. Feed fortified with vitamin E brings out an elegant umami. - Feed Characteristics
Dedicated compound feed of low-protein feed with 5% bread crumbs and fortified vitamin E, given for 60 days or more. Suppressing excess protein brings out the inherent umami of the pork. - Shipping Age
180 days - Annual Production
Approx. 5,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Salt-koji marinated / Miso marinated - Certifications
Hyogo Prefecture Certified Food / Farm HACCP certified: June 8, 2017 / Trademark registered: 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)
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Last updated
6/21/2026
