A5 Hida Beef Bowl at Le Pont de Ciel

Collage featuring the observation restaurant near Gifu Castle, including the entrance, panoramic views from Mount Kinka, a ticket vending machine, a sign advertising an A5-grade Hida beef yakiniku rice box, and illustrations of ducks in samurai armor.

Date visited: Sunday, October 11, 2026 — Sunny

Breakfast was the hotel buffet.

I ate a big, hearty meal.

Then I headed to Sunomata, returned to Ogaki, and continued on to Gifu.

With so many places to explore, I still wasn’t hungry even after lunchtime.

But finally…

My stomach was starting to get hungry.

Gifu Castle Is Closed

I take the ropeway up Mount Kinka.

But Gifu Castle is undergoing repairs.

I’d been looking forward to seeing it.

Unfortunately, not this time.

Well then…

Maybe there’s something delicious to eat?

My hopes rise.

A5 Grade?

On Mount Kinka, there are outdoor food stalls and an indoor observation restaurant.

And then something catches my eye.

Made with A5-grade lean beef.

…I’m going in.

The restaurant is Le Pont de Ciel, an observation restaurant.

First, I buy a meal ticket from the vending machine.

I can’t go straight to a seat, though.

There’s a short wait.

Perhaps because the lunchtime rush has passed, I’m shown to a seat before long.

And my seat?

At the counter by the window.

Perfect.

The view stretches out right in front of me.

Now, I wait for my meal.

Hida Beef, Round Three

I order the:

Hida Beef Yakiniku Rice Box.

Made with A5-grade lean beef.

2,800 yen.

Collage of a Hida beef yakiniku rice box served at an observation restaurant near Gifu Castle. Grilled beef is arranged over rice and topped with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. The collage also shows the full meal with salad, soup, and pickles, alongside illustrations of ducks in samurai armor enjoying their food.

During this trip to Gifu…

A Daimyo rice bowl in Sekigahara.

Steamed Hida beef in Ogaki.

And now, Mount Kinka.

Hida beef, round three.

One bite.

Oh!

Lean meat, with very little fat.

Not overcooked, either.

And to my surprise…

Delicious.

Three Hida Beef Dishes — This One Is My Favorite

Even when the beef is the same, the way it’s prepared makes a difference.

The Daimyo rice bowl in Sekigahara.

The steamed beef in Ogaki.

And the yakiniku rice box on Mount Kinka.

All three were delicious.

But the one that made me say…

“Oh!”

more than any other was this one.

2,800 yen.

Not exactly cheap.

But…

Worth it once I tasted it.

A wonderful view.

A wonderful meal.

I couldn’t see Gifu Castle, but…

I found some wonderful Hida beef instead.

I’m satisfied.

🍵 YUMEVOJA Food Radar

Observation Restaurant Le Pont de Ciel
Hida Beef Yakiniku Rice Box — ¥2,800

Sweetness: ★★★☆☆
Saltiness: ★★★☆☆
Dashi flavor: ★☆☆☆☆
Oiliness: ★★☆☆☆
Spiciness: ☆☆☆☆☆
Aroma: ★☆☆☆☆

Portion size: Average

Ease of visiting: ★★★★☆

【YUMEVOJA Satisfaction】
★★★★★ — Very satisfied

My personal impression, including the food, atmosphere, and people.

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Le Pont de Ciel

👉 Official website: Observation Restaurant Le Pont de Ciel

👉 From Sunomata to Ogaki, and then on to Gifu.

Here’s the story of my eventful journey that day.

The second day of my two-day Gifu trip, featuring Sunomata Ichiya Castle, the Ogaki Jumangoku Festival, the Mount Kinka Ropeway, and Gifu Castle under renovation. A day full of unexpected discoveries.

👉 🚉 Stopover Journey｜An Unplanned, Want-It-All Day from Sunomata to Gifu｜Two Days in Gifu – Part 2

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