Q. Best Kobe Beef souvenirs? A. Kobe Beef Jerky, Tsukudani & Shigure-ni
FOR VISITORS FROM HONG KONG ・ 香港旅客專區
🎉 Good news for visitors from Hong Kong!
You can legally bring our processed Kobe beef products back to Hong Kong — no permit, no health certificate required.
Hong Kong strictly regulates the import of raw beef under the Imported Game, Meat, Poultry and Eggs Regulations (Cap. 132AK) — but fully-cooked and shelf-stable meat products are exempt. According to the official FAQ from Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (Q4 & Q6), the following Tatsuya products can be carried home freely:
- Kobe Beef Jerky — shelf-stable, no refrigeration needed. Just toss it in your suitcase.
- Tsukudani & Shigureni (Kobe beef simmered in soy sauce) — fully cooked, shelf-stable.
- Retort Curry with Kobe Beef — pressure-sterilised, room-temperature storage.
- Pre-cooked Kobe Beef Hamburg Steak — fully cooked before freezing. Pop it in an insulated bag with an ice pack and you're set for the flight home.
※ The exemption applies to personal consumption and gifts. For commercial import, separate registration with FEHD is required. Regulations may change — please confirm with Hong Kong customs before travel.
🎉 香港朋友看過來！好消息！
辰屋的神戶牛加工製品，可以合法帶回香港，無需任何申請手續或衛生證明書。
香港根據《進口野味、肉類、家禽及蛋類規例》（第132AK章）嚴格規管生肉進口，但完全煮熟及常溫保存的肉類製品則屬豁免範圍。根據香港食物安全中心官方FAQ（第Q4及Q6項），以下辰屋商品均可自由帶回香港：
- 神戶牛肉乾（Beef Jerky）——常溫保存，直接放入行李箱即可。
- 佃煮・時雨煮（神戶牛醬油燉煮）——完全煮熟、常溫保存。
- 神戶牛即食咖喱（Retort Curry）——高溫高壓殺菌，常溫保存。
- 神戶牛漢堡扒（已熟製）——完全煮熟後冷凍。配上保冷袋及保冷劑，即可安心帶回香港。
※ 此豁免適用於個人使用及饋贈用途。如作商業進口，需另向食環署登記。規例可能會有變動，出發前請向香港海關確認最新規定。
What's the best souvenir from a trip to Kobe? When asked that question, many people might think of sweets or bread.
But when it comes to Kobe, it has to be Kobe beef.
"Bringing meat as a souvenir seems like a hassle..." you might think, but there are actually Kobe beef souvenirs that can be carried at room temperature. Let us introduce products from Kobe Beef Tatsuya, established in 1900, that are perfect for travel gifts.
3 Reasons to Choose Kobe Beef as a Kobe Souvenir
1. It instantly says "I went to Kobe!"
Kobe beef is a world-famous brand of wagyu. Just seeing "Kobe beef" on the package is enough to delight any recipient. The impact as a souvenir is unmatched.
2. Room temperature, lightweight, and compact
Tatsuya's beef jerky can be stored at room temperature. Tsukudani and shigure-ni are also fine at room temperature for short periods. No cooler bag needed — just slip them into your travel bag. They're perfectly fine as airplane carry-on items too.
3. Enjoyed by all ages
Beef jerky pairs great with drinks, while tsukudani and shigure-ni are perfect with rice. These are souvenirs that please everyone from children to seniors.
Recommended Kobe Beef Souvenir Products
Kobe Beef Jerky
Price: 1 pack (40g) from ¥2,808 (tax included)
About 110g of Kobe beef is used to produce just 40g. Made from 100% Kobe beef, this jerky is in a completely different league from ordinary beef jerky. Thanks to the abundant marbling, the surface is moist and the texture is tender. It was even featured on YouTube as something that "changes your whole concept of beef jerky."
Customer reviews rave: "Perfect as a gift," "Everyone I give it to says it's the most delicious," and "Great as a shelf-stable present for any occasion." Stored at room temperature and easy to carry — our #1 most popular souvenir item.
→ View details and purchase Kobe Beef Jerky
Kobe Beef Tsukudani & Shigure-ni
Price: from ¥2,484 each (tax included)
A traditional flavor passed down since Tatsuya's founding. Slowly simmered without adding water, our tsukudani and shigure-ni are perfect not only with white rice but also as onigiri filling. Gift box packaging is also available for formal presents.
*Tsukudani and shigure-ni require refrigeration, but they are fine at room temperature for short periods of carrying. For longer travel times, just ask our staff for an ice pack when purchasing — we'll be happy to include one for free.
→ View details and purchase Kobe Beef Tsukudani
→ View details and purchase Tsukudani & Shigure-ni Set
Kobe Beef Curry (Canned)
Price: 1 can (2 servings) from ¥3,456 (tax included)
Canned for extra-long shelf life, and lightweight too. Room temperature storage. Great as a souvenir for yourself as well.
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Where to Buy in Kobe
Kobe Beef Tatsuya
Just a 1-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station or Hanshin Motomachi Station. Located in the Motomachi Shopping Street, our shop was established in 1900 as a Kobe beef specialty store. Noshi wrapping, gift packaging, and carry bags are all provided free of charge.
- Address: 1-13-19 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
- Hours: 10:00–17:30
- Closed: Sundays & holidays (hours may vary during year-end/New Year)
umie "Kobe Brand"
Tatsuya's beef jerky and other products are also available at the "Kobe Brand" shop inside umie in Kobe Harborland. Convenient for those who don't have time to visit Motomachi, or want to pick up souvenirs while sightseeing in Harborland.
Also Available Online
"Forgot to buy souvenirs during your trip!" or "Had too much luggage to buy anything..." — don't worry. Tatsuya's online shop lets you order Kobe beef souvenirs from home and ship them anywhere in Japan. Refrigerated items ship same-day; room temperature items ship next business day. Gift wrapping with noshi is also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can beef jerky be carried at room temperature?
A. Yes, beef jerky can be stored at room temperature. No ice pack needed, making it very convenient as a travel souvenir. Airplane carry-on is also no problem.
Q. Can tsukudani and shigure-ni be carried at room temperature?
A. Tsukudani and shigure-ni require refrigeration, but they are fine at room temperature for short periods. For longer travel, just ask our staff for an ice pack when purchasing, and we'll include one for free.
Q. How long is the shelf life?
A. Beef jerky: about 90 days from production. Tsukudani and shigure-ni: about 60 days. Plenty of time to give as gifts. *May vary by product — please check the package label.
Q. Can you do noshi wrapping and gift packaging?
A. Yes, noshi wrapping, gift packaging, and carry bags are all provided free of charge. Just let us know the occasion, such as "Omiyage" or "Orei."
Q. What's the budget range?
A. Beef jerky 1 pack (20g, in-store exclusive) from ¥1,512. The 40g pack is ¥2,808. Tsukudani from ¥2,484 each, curry can from ¥3,456 each. Suitable for everything from casual gifts to more formal presents.
