Kameyama City in Mie Prefecture is blessed with a rich natural environment in the headwaters of the Suzuka River and other rivers, and is popular as a town where families with children can feel safe and secure, with a supportive child-rearing environment.

Kameyama City has ample expressways and railways, and one of its features is its good access to Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, and other cities.

Today, I would like to explain about Kameyama city's local B-class gourmet food, "Kameyama Miso Yakiudon."

We will introduce you to what kind of gourmet food it is, its history, and also provide information on how to get to Kameyama City and tourist information.

What is Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon, a local B-class gourmet food from Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture?

Kameyama Miso Yakiudon, a local B-class gourmet dish from Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, is made by grilling udon noodles with vegetables and meat on a hot plate and seasoning them with a red miso-based sauce.

The basic ingredients and method of preparation are as above, but what's interesting about Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon is that each store has their own unique recipe, resulting in different flavors.

The aroma of the miso brings out an indescribable charm that will whet your appetite. Once you try it, you'll find the sweet and spicy flavor addictive, which is why it has many repeat customers.

Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon is cooked on a teppanyaki griddle, and during the cooking process, moisture seeps out from the vegetables and meat, spreading a thin layer of miso sauce onto the teppanyaki griddle.

This is mixed with miso sauce, and then udon noodles are added, the water evaporated, and then it is eaten.

It is a gourmet dish that is especially popular among men with a strong appetite, and has long been a favorite among truck drivers.

The history of Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon, a local B-class gourmet food from Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture

Nowadays, the Kameyama area has a well-developed expressway network, but this was not the case in the past.

Due to its location in Kameyama City, many truck drivers have long used this area, so we thought about what kind of gourmet food would be suitable for them.

At that time, Kameyama Miso Yakiudon was created, taking inspiration from Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture, which had successfully revitalized the town with yakisoba.

Along National Route 1 in Kameyama City, there are a number of restaurants serving Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon that have spaces to park their trucks, and Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon has always been a source of energy for truck drivers.

The popularity of Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon, a local B-class gourmet food from Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture

Some of you reading this may be hearing the name "Kameyama Miso Yakiudon" for the first time.

However, Kameyama miso-yaki udon is actually becoming more well-known nationwide, and is now a popular local B-class gourmet dish loved not only by truck drivers but also by ordinary citizens and tourists from other prefectures.

A major factor in this was that the company exhibited at the B-1 Grand Prix, which made its name known nationwide.

Nowadays, the number of restaurants offering Kameyama Miso Yaki Udon is on the rise, with an increasing number of establishments offering set meals.

About Kameyama City's Features and Access

Kameyama City is located in the central-northern part of Mie Prefecture and has a population of approximately 50,000.

It is close to Mie Prefecture's major cities of Suzuka, Tsu, and Yokkaichi, and has a quiet atmosphere, making it a very pleasant place to live.

In addition to being located between major cities, it is also located halfway between eastern and western Japan, so it has long played an important role in transportation connecting the east and west.

It is a city rich in nature, with friendly relationships between people, and is popular among young people with children as a place where they can live a relaxed, leisurely, and healthy life.

Access to neighboring cities is approximately 40 minutes by car to Nagoya, approximately 1.5 hours to Osaka, and approximately 5 hours to Tokyo.

You can also get there by train, it takes about 2.5 hours from Osaka by conventional line, and about 3 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. JR lines and buses run through Kameyama city, so although it is a small town, it is very convenient.

Tourist attractions in Kameyama City

Kameyama city has many attractive tourist spots.

First, there is the ruins of Kameyama Castle, which was built by Okamoto Munenori in 1590. In 1953, this was designated a prefectural historic site as the only remaining castle structure in the prefecture.

You can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring and snow in winter.

Sekijuku Roadside Station is also a famous tourist spot, a distinctive wooden building with a tiled roof, located just a one-minute walk from JR Seki Station and five minutes from Seki IC on the Meihan National Highway.

You can purchase Kameyama sweets and souvenirs, as well as fresh vegetables delivered directly from the farmers, and at the restaurant you can try the local B-class gourmet dish featured in this article, "Kameyama Miso Yakiudon."

There is also a tatami-floored rest area and a health trail that stimulates acupressure points on the feet, so people of all ages can enjoy it.

We also recommend the Sekiyado Hatago Tamaya Historical Museum, located in the Sekiyado area, which retains a strong sense of the townscape from the Edo period and is about an eight-minute walk from JR Seki Station.

On display are bedding and tableware used during the Edo period, as well as ukiyo-e prints by Utagawa Hiroshige.
It's a very interesting and historic site, so it's definitely worth a visit.

Location of Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture

summary

Today, we explained about "Kameyama Miso Yakiudon," a local B-class gourmet dish from Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture.

Kameyama City's location makes it easily accessible from anywhere, so why not make it your next travel destination?

The city has a wide variety of delicious gourmet foods, including Kameyama miso-yaki udon, so it would be fun to try a variety of different foods as you stroll around.

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