The product name "神戸牛 すき焼き肉 肩・肩みすじ" (opening part of the name; Kobe Gyu sukiyaki beef, shoulder and shoulder misuji) from Tatsuya (辰屋) includes "神戸牛" (Kobe Gyu), but we could not find any indication of Kobe Gyu certification (such as a certification number or certificate) on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. In this article, we organized publicly available product information and what review sites say into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The amount is chosen from 5 sizes — 400g, 500g, 600g, 800g and 1kg — and the use-by date is 4 days refrigerated from shipping.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it is suitable as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the "not confirmed" labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product Name | 神戸牛 すき焼き肉 肩・肩みすじ (opening part of the product name; the full name is as shown on the product page) |
|---|---|
| Name | Beef, shoulder and shoulder misuji (牛肉 肩・肩みすじ)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Amount | 5 sizes: 400g (2–3 servings) / 500g (about 3 servings) / 600g (3–4 servings) / 800g (4–5 servings) / 1kg (5–6 servings). The number of servings is the shop's guideline, and the product page does not list a breakdownSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (size selection field, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| What Changes Depending on Your Choice | The weight (5 sizes). For packaging, the page states that 400g is arranged on bamboo sheath and 500g or more is arranged in an oribako (wooden folding box)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Cut | Both the product name and the name field say "肩・肩みすじ" (shoulder and shoulder misuji). The shop's product description says its feature is moderate marbling despite being a lean cut (this is the shop's wording)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product name, name field and product description, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Store refrigerated (5°C or below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Listed as a "use-by date" of 4 days refrigerated (5°C or below) from shippingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Country of Origin | Country of origin / manufacture: Japan; production area (prefecture): Hyogo. The "regional beef brand" item in the product specifications section says "神戸牛" (Kobe Gyu). We could not find an ingredient name listing on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| Grading / Certification Statements | "神戸牛" (Kobe Gyu) appears in the product name, the product specifications section and the shop's catchphrase. The shop's explanatory images contain text indicating that it is a registered designated shop and that a Kobe Gyu certificate is included, but we could not find the name or number of the registering body, and we could not confirm any indication of Kobe Gyu certification on the product page (not confirmed). We also could not find a grade (such as A4 or A5) for this specific productSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product name, product specifications section, shop statements and explanatory images, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | The product specifications section lists the food condition as refrigerated, the meat form as thin slices, and the intended use (dish) as sukiyaki. We could not find any guidance on the product page that directly states whether it can be eaten raw or must be cookedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Delivery | Refrigerated. We could not find the name of the refrigerated delivery company or guidance on the delivery date on the product page (Not confirmed） |
| Manufacturer | 有限会社辰屋 (Tatsuya Co., Ltd.; 1-13-19 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| Shop | 神戸牛専門店 辰屋 (Kobe Gyu specialty shop Tatsuya, Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
Within what we checked, we could not find ingredient names or allergen labeling on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, product description and the shop's explanatory images). This item is Not confirmed.
Note that beef is one of the items for which labeling is recommended under Japan's Food Labeling Act (items equivalent to specified raw materials). If someone with a food allergy will eat this product, please contact the seller before purchasing or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, "About Allergen Labeling" (viewed October 7, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / number of servings | Choose from 400g (2–3 servings) / 500g (about 3 servings) / 600g (3–4 servings) / 800g (4–5 servings) / 1kg (5–6 servings) (the number of servings is the shop's guideline) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (size selection field, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store refrigerated (5°C or below); the use-by date is 4 days refrigerated from shipping. No thawing method is listed on the product page | Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Not confirmed (not listed on the page) | Checked the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, product description and explanatory images) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The page mentions noshi (inner noshi, a decorative gift paper placed under the wrapping), gift wrapping and shipping in a gift box. The types of noshi inscriptions and message cards are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (product specifications section, viewed October 7, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.81/5 (872 reviews). We read the first 60 reviews in the standard sort order (Rakuten's default) and all 11 one- and two-star reviews (71 in total), posted from March 2010 to July 2026 (latest July 2026). Many say it was well received as a gift or that it was tender, while a few say there was tough sinew or that the price or flavor did not meet expectations. These trends may not reflect the product's current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product specifications section of the Rakuten product page gives the following guidance on noshi, wrapping and packing (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 7, 2026).
- Noshi: The page states that the noshi is attached at the wrapping stage (inner noshi). We could not find a list of noshi inscription types (such as oseibo (year-end gift) or uchi-iwai (return gift)) on the product page.
- Wrapping: The page states that 400g is arranged on bamboo sheath and 500g or more in an oribako, and wrapped in the shop's original wrapping paper.
- Packing: The page states that it is placed in a gift box together with a "神戸肉之証" (Kobe meat certificate), a recipe and ice packs. The issuer and content of the "神戸肉之証" are not stated on the product page. The page also states that a carrier bag is included for those giving it as a hand-delivered gift.
- Message cards / name printing: We could not confirm these on the product page.
- Delivery: The temperature range is refrigerated. We could not find guidance on the delivery date on the product page (not confirmed).
- Reviews: Of the 60 reviews we read in the standard sort order, about 30 said, in effect, that they gave it as a gift and the recipient was pleased. These trends may not reflect the product's current condition (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 7, 2026).
Because the use-by date is short — 4 days refrigerated from shipping — when giving it as a gift, checking in advance the day the recipient can receive it helps avoid missed deliveries.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time viewed and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.81 / 5 | 872 | October 7, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 741 / 4★ 114 / 3★ 6 / 2★ 4 / 1★ 7 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 7, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the standard sort order (Rakuten's default) (posted October 2010 to July 2026, latest July 2026; 33 of them posted within the last two years), plus all 7 one-star reviews (January 2013 to November 2023) and all 4 two-star reviews (March 2010 to January 2014), 71 in total. Because there were 10 or more one- and two-star reviews combined, we did not read the three-star reviews. None of the one- or two-star reviews was posted within the last two years (since October 2024). These are trends within the range we read and may not reflect the product's current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Well received by gift recipients
Of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 30 said, in effect, that they used it as a gift — such as a return gift, a year-end gift, for Mother's Day or a birthday — and the recipient was pleased (about 14 of them within the last two years). Most are 5-star, with one 4-star review. Posted 2010–2026.
Tenderness and melt-in-the-mouth texture
Of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 13 said, in effect, that the meat was tender or melted in the mouth (about 3 of them within the last two years). Mainly 5-star, with some 4-star. Posted 2010–2026.
Tastes like loin even though it is shoulder / misuji
Of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 7 said, in effect, that even though the cuts were shoulder and misuji, it tasted like loin (6 of them within the last two years). These are 5-star reviews, mainly from 2025–2026.
Balance of amount and price / versatility
Of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 11 said, in effect, that the balance of amount and price was good, or that it could also be used for dishes other than sukiyaki, such as gyudon (beef bowl) or shabu-shabu (about 6 of them within the last two years). These are 5-star reviews, posted 2012–2026. Many of them chose the 800g size.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Tough sinew attached
Of all 11 one- and two-star reviews we read, 2 said, in effect, that the misuji portion had tough sinew attached. Both are 1-star, posted on December 18, 2015. This is a small number relative to the 872 reviews overall, and none was posted within the last two years.
How to check: the cut as shown on the product page is summarized in the "Cut" row of this article's "Basic Information" section.
Price or flavor did not meet expectations
Of all 11 one- and two-star reviews we read, 6 said, in effect, that it was not worth the price, that the flavor did not meet expectations, or that they did not like the fat (2 one-star, 4 two-star). Posted March 2010 to January 2022, with none within the last two years. This is a small number relative to the 872 reviews overall.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 7, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People looking for thinly sliced beef shoulder / shoulder misuji labeled for sukiyaki
- People who want to choose from 5 sizes, 400g to 1kg, to match the number of people
- People looking for a product with guidance on noshi (inner noshi) and gift wrapping
- People who can use it up within the use-by date of 4 days refrigerated from shipping
Who Should Be Careful
- People who want to check allergen labeling before buying (not listed on the page)
- People who want to confirm whether it has Kobe Gyu certification, or its grade (such as A4 or A5), before choosing (the page has no indication of certification and no grade listed)
- People who want to know in advance the types of noshi inscriptions or whether message cards are available
- People who want to keep it frozen for a long time (the storage method on the product page is refrigerated)
On the Rakuten Ichiba product page, you can choose from 400g, 500g, 600g, 800g and 1kg (as of October 7, 2026). Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article's information-as-of date is October 7, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is chosen from 5 sizes: 400g, 500g, 600g, 800g and 1kg. The product name includes "神戸牛" (Kobe Gyu), but we could not confirm any indication of Kobe Gyu certification or a grade for this product on the product page
- Store refrigerated (5°C or below); the use-by date is 4 days refrigerated from shipping. The thawing method and allergen labeling are not listed on the product page and are not confirmed
- Rakuten customer reviews: 4.81 (872 reviews). Within the 71 reviews we read, many mention satisfaction as a gift or tenderness, while a few point out tough sinew or the price and flavor (these may not reflect the product's current condition)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller's 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 Ichiba "神戸牛専門店 辰屋" product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, "About Allergen Labeling"
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