Kameoka City (亀岡市), Kyoto Prefecture, is the municipality that receives the donation for this thank-you gift. This article covers the Kuroge Wagyu slices offered by Meat Shop Hirayama (ミートショップひら山). You choose the cut (marbled, lean, or a tasting set of both), the delivery method (refrigerated or frozen), and the amount, so what arrives depends on your choices. Because it is hard to tell which combinations are available, how many servings it makes, and when it arrives, we organized the information on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (a portal for furusato nozei, the hometown tax donation program) and its reviews into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the listing. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Kyoto Tamba Kuroge Wagyu Slices Choose-Your-Own Tasting Set (Kyo no Niku Hirayama 京の肉ひら山, Kameoka City, Kyoto, furusato nozei)The product name shown on the Rakuten listing is a long string with many search terms. Only the product name part is shown here. |
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| Name | Slices of Kuroge Wagyu from Kyoto Prefecture (亀岡牛 Kameoka beef, 京の肉 Kyo no Niku, 京都肉 Kyoto beef, 丹波産 Tamba-grown)Source: name field of the product description on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Amount | It varies by the option you choose. “特選A5 霜降り” (Tokusen A5, marbled) = refrigerated 500g, refrigerated 1kg (500g × 2), frozen 550g, frozen 1.1kg (550g × 2). “極上A5・A4 赤身” (Gokujo A5/A4, lean) = frozen 550g, frozen 1.1kg (550g × 2). Marbled 550g + lean 550g (tasting set) = frozen 1.1kg (550g × 2). No serving count is given: not confirmedSource: option display on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| What changes depending on your choice | You choose the cut (“特選A5 霜降り” / “極上A5・A4 赤身” / a tasting set of marbled and lean), the delivery method (refrigerated / frozen), the amount, and the shipping time. Refrigerated is available only for “特選A5 霜降り”, and the tasting set is available only as frozen 1.1kg (these are the combinations shown in the listing’s option display). “極上A5・A4 赤身” is labeled “新登場” (new) in the option displaySource: option display on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Grade stated by the shop | The option names carry “A5” and “A4” labels (the shop’s labels). We found no mention of which body assigned the grade or when, so this is not confirmed. These are the shop’s labels, not facts Ochinity has verifiedSource: option display on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Donation amount | Not stated in this article because it changes. Please check it on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listingSource: listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage | Store refrigerated (5°C or below) or frozenSource: product description on the listing |
| Best-before date | The field name on the listing is “消費期限” (use-by date), and it says the date is given separately on the product label. The number of days is not confirmedSource: product description on the listing |
| Country of origin | Japan (Kyoto Prefecture)Source: origin field of the product description on the listing |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The product name and description mention sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and yakiniku. We found no guidance on whether cooking is required or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product name and description on the listing |
| Thawing method | We found no mention on the listing: not confirmed. The shelf life after thawing is also not confirmedSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Delivery | Refrigerated or frozen (your choice). For refrigerated delivery, the listing says the item cannot be resent if it could not be received for reasons on the donor’s side. It also says donation applications cannot be canceled, and the gift cannot be changed or returnedSource: product description on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Shipping time | You choose from “25日以内発送” (ships within 25 days) or a specified month: October, November, or December. The listing says a specified month means it ships in the month you choose. The exact shipping date is not confirmed. The shop may change the options, so please check the listing before applyingSource: option display on the listing (viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Meat Shop Hirayama Co., Ltd. (株式会社 ミートショップひら山) (manufacturer / provider)Source: product description on the listing |
| Shop | Kameoka City, Kyoto (京都府亀岡市) (Rakuten Furusato Nozei) |
Donation amounts differ by portal and by the size you choose, and may change. Please check the current donation amount and availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The name field reads sliced Kuroge Wagyu from Kyoto Prefecture (亀岡牛 Kameoka beef, 京の肉 Kyo no Niku, 京都肉 Kyoto beef, 丹波産 Tamba-grown), and we found no ingredients list on the listing. Allergen labeling is also not given on the listing: not confirmed. We did not check the product page on the business operator’s official site this time, so labeling outside the listing is also not confirmed.
If you are concerned about allergies, ask the business operator before applying for the donation, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 7, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before You Donate
| What to check | For this gift | Basis |
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| 1. Amount / servings | Choose a size from refrigerated 500g–1kg or frozen 550g–1.1kg (combinations are in the Basic Information table). No serving count is given: not confirmed | Option display on the Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store refrigerated (5°C or below) or frozen. The listing says the date is given on the product label, and the number of days is not confirmed. The thawing method and shelf life after thawing are also not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | The name is sliced Kuroge Wagyu from Kyoto Prefecture. Allergen labeling is not given: not confirmed | Product description on the listing |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The description says to tell the shop if you want noshi (gift wrapping label). The inscription types are not confirmed. The image shows it is wrapped in a gift box | Product description and text in the image on the listing |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.76/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (332 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to March 2026; latest March 2026), all 5 of the 1★ reviews, all 1 of the 2★ reviews, and all 4 of the 3★ reviews. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many of the 60 default-order reviews are from donors who apply repeatedly. Many mention tenderness and that it is not heavy despite the marbling, while some say the lean cut is more restrained than expected from marbled beef and somewhat firm | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The listing’s product description says the item is also welcomed as oseibo (year-end gift) and formal gifts, and says to tell the shop if you want noshi (gift wrapping label). The listing’s images show “熨斗対応” (noshi supported) and “化粧箱で包装” (wrapped in a gift box) (both are the shop’s labels. Source: Rakuten Furusato Nozei listing, viewed October 7, 2026). On the other hand, Rakuten’s fields for noshi, wrapping, and message card support show no setting. Gift-related words such as “お歳暮” (oseibo) appear in places in the product description, but we treat them as separate from whether noshi is available. If you plan to use it as a gift, check the following before applying.
- Noshi: the listing says it is supported if you ask. The inscription types and how to ask are not mentioned, so they are not confirmed
- Wrapping / gift box: the image shows “化粧箱で包装” (wrapped in a gift box) (the box specifications are not confirmed)
- Message card / name printing: no mention, so not confirmed
- Delivery date: you choose a shipping month (October, November, or December) or “25日以内発送” (ships within 25 days), and we found no mention of specifying a delivery date (not confirmed). For refrigerated delivery, the listing says the item cannot be resent if it could not be received for reasons on the donor’s side
- Delivery address: we found no mention of whether it can be delivered to an address other than the donor’s (not confirmed). The listing says donation applications cannot be canceled, and the gift cannot be changed or returned
Among the reviews we read, 2 posts mentioned sending it to the poster’s parents’ home (out of the 70 we read; this may not reflect the product’s current condition) (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 7, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.76 / 5 | 332 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 274 / 4★ 48 / 3★ 4 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 5 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2024 to March 2026; latest March 2026), all 5 of the 1★ reviews (posted August 2022 to December 2024), all 1 of the 2★ reviews (posted January 2024), and all 4 of the 3★ reviews (posted December 2022 to January 2025), 70 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Many of the 60 default-order reviews are from donors who apply repeatedly, for example every year. The 1★ to 3★ reviews total only 10, so the number of reviews alone cannot show how strong a trend is. The counts below are approximate figures from reading the posts, and exclude posts that only discuss shipping or procedures. One post may fall under more than one topic.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness
15 of the 60 default-order reviews said it was tender or melt-in-the-mouth (all 15 were posted within the last two years).
Not heavy despite the marbling
About 8 of the 60 reviews said it has marbling (sashi) but is not greasy and is easy to eat (about 8 were posted within the last two years).
Amount and size of each slice
About 14 of the 60 reviews said the amount is large, or that each slice is big and satisfying (about 14 were posted within the last two years). No serving count is given on the listing, so it is not confirmed.
How to check: the amount is summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Arrives refrigerated
5 of the 60 reviews mentioned that it arrives refrigerated (all 5 were posted within the last two years). Only a limited number of options can be chosen refrigerated.
How to check: the options that can be chosen refrigerated are summarized in the “What changes depending on your choice” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Fat and texture of the lean cut
4 reviews, out of the 60 default-order reviews and the four 3★ reviews, said that among those who chose the lean cut, the fat was restrained compared with what they expected from marbled beef and it was somewhat firm (all 4 were posted within the last two years). Some reviewers welcomed that it was not heavy with fat, so opinions are divided.
How to check: the options for each cut are summarized in the “What changes depending on your choice” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Short shelf life on refrigerated shipments
2 of the ten 1★ to 3★ reviews said the use-by date (best-before date) of the refrigerated item was immediate on arrival or short (none were posted within the last two years). These are older posts from 2022 and 2023 and may not reflect the product’s current condition. The listing’s date field only says the date is given on the product label, and the number of days is not confirmed.
How to check: the date information is summarized in the “Best-before date” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for Kuroge Wagyu slices as a thank-you gift from Kameoka City, Kyoto
- Want to choose among marbled, lean, or a tasting set, refrigerated or frozen, and the amount when applying
- Want to choose the shipping time from a specified month or within 25 days
Who Should Be Careful
- Want to plan around a serving count (not given on the listing: not confirmed)
- Want to know the thawing method and shelf life after thawing in advance (not confirmed)
- Concerned about allergies (no allergen labeling on the listing: not confirmed)
- Want to specify a delivery date (no mention found)
- Some days you cannot receive a refrigerated delivery (the listing says refrigerated items cannot be resent)
Furusato nozei is for people who pay resident tax in Japan. You cannot receive the tax deduction without a Japanese address on January 1 of the following year, the One-Stop Exception requires a My Number, and the application pages are almost entirely in Japanese. Donation amounts, availability, and shipping times change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before you donate.
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Summary
- You choose the cut (marbled, lean, or a tasting set), the delivery method (refrigerated or frozen), the amount, and the shipping time, and refrigerated is available only for “特選A5 霜降り”. The serving count, thawing method, and shelf life after thawing are not mentioned on the listing and are not confirmed
- Store refrigerated (5°C or below) or frozen, and the date is said to be on the product label. Allergen labeling is not given: not confirmed. The listing says noshi is supported if you ask
- Reviews most often mention tenderness, not being heavy despite the marbling, and the amount and size of each slice, while some say the lean cut is restrained in fat and somewhat firm. Many of the 60 default-order reviews are from donors who apply repeatedly
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on the furusato nozei listing and review sites. Details such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 7, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Furusato Nozei “Kameoka City, Kyoto” listing, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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