Ayabe Satoyama Gibier Restaurant: A Special Dining Event to Savor Exquisite Wild Game

About this event

Held in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, "Ayabe Satoyama Gibier Restaurant 2026" is a one-day-only special event where visitors can learn about wildlife damage prevention and the utilization of wild game (gibier) while enjoying exquisite cuisine in the lush natural satoyama countryside. In the first part, guest lecturers active on the front lines of wildlife damage prevention, forestry, tourism, and the gibier business will give talks on the "present" and "future" of satoyama. In the second part, Head Chef Keita Takara of "BISTRO AKIJI" in Nishitenma, Osaka, will serve exquisite game dishes crafted through meticulous preparation and proven culinary skill. It is a one-night-only special menu highlighting the savory flavor of venison and the appeal of local satoyama ingredients. In addition, a market featuring fresh vegetables and processed goods by Ayabe Ponpoko Farm will be held simultaneously, allowing guests to encounter local seasonal tastes. Enjoy delicious food and a rewarding learning experience while reflecting on the future of rural satoyama communities.

Venue

Ayabe Satoyama Exchange and Training Center

9 Kayagura, Kajiya-cho, Ayabe, Kyoto 623-0235