Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Beef

Miyazaki Wagyu is A5 Japanese Black beef from Miyazaki Prefecture on Kyūshū, Japan, the prefecture that won the Prime Minister's Award at four consecutive national Wagyu competitions, held every five years, spanning 15 years (2007–2022). Destination Wagyu's Miyazaki ribeye, filet, striploin and Denver are graded A5, BMS 11, and ship frozen with ice gel packs from Los Angeles.

  • Prime Minister's Award at four consecutive national Wagyu competitions, held every five years, spanning 15 years (2007–2022).
  • A5, BMS 11. Rich, buttery, remarkably consistent.
  • Our most-loved cut: the Miyazaki Ribeye.
  • A certificate with every order.
  • Shipped frozen with ice gel packs.
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What do A5, BMS and marble score mean?

Japanese A5 is the top grade in Japan. Marbling is scored on the 12-point BMS scale, and A5 requires BMS 8–12. Most of our Japanese cuts are BMS 11.

Australian beef uses the AUS-MEAT marble score, which tops out at 9+. 9+ is the highest possible Australian marble score, and many of our Full Blood cuts are graded 9+.

Richer marbling means smaller portions: 4–5 oz of A5 per person, 7–8 oz of Australian BMS 9+, 8–10 oz of American or lower-BMS cuts. The full BMS guide

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Compare Miyazaki cuts

In-stock cuts only. Serves uses our portion guide: 4–5 oz of Japanese A5 per person, 7–8 oz of Australian BMS 9+, 8–10 oz of American or lower-BMS Wagyu.

CutOriginGradeWeightPrice$/ozServes
A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu Ribeye Steak Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 1116 oz$175$10.933–4
A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu Denver Steak Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 118 oz$80$10.001–2
Miyazaki Filet Steak Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 118 oz$165$20.621–2
A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu NY Striploin Steak Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 1110 oz$115$11.502–3
Miyazaki Petite Filet Steak Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 114 oz$85$21.251–2
Japanese A5 Wagyu - Miyazaki Whole Boneless Striploin | 11 lb Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 1111 lb$1,375$7.8135–44
Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Tasting Collection Miyazaki, JapanA5 · BMS 1134 oz$460$13.527–11

Certificate of authenticity

Every Japanese A5 order ships with its certificate of authenticity

  • The individual identification number of the animal
  • Date of birth, origin, harvest place and breed
  • The grade: A5, with its BMS score

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Sample Destination Wagyu certificate of authenticity for Japanese A5 Wagyu, showing the individual identification number, date of birth, origin, breed and grade
Sample certificate. Yours carries the details of your own beef.

What is Miyazaki Wagyu?

Miyazaki Wagyu is Japanese Black cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture on Kyūshū, Japan's southern island. Miyazaki's Wagyu won the Prime Minister's Award, Japan's highest Wagyu honor, in the meat-cattle division at four consecutive National Competitive Exhibitions of Wagyu, the "Wagyu Olympics" held every five years: 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022, a run spanning 15 years. Every Miyazaki cut we carry is graded A5, BMS 11.

Why Miyazaki?

Consistency. Miyazaki farmers raise Kuroge-washu (Japanese Black) cattle on small family operations with calm environments, carefully balanced feed and extended finishing times. The result is dense, even marbling, rich crimson color, and fat that melts at low temperatures for a buttery, silky texture. Miyazaki steaks have a clean, focused flavor with gentle sweetness and umami rather than overwhelming richness. That makes them ideal for special occasions and for guests trying Japanese A5 for the first time. Every cut is graded A5 in Japan, imported in limited quantities, and ships with a certificate.

Which Miyazaki cut should I choose?

  • Ribeye (16 oz, $175): the most marbled Miyazaki cut. Serves four to five as a tasting. Our #1 seller.
  • Filet (8 oz, $165) / Petite Filet (4 oz, $85): the most tender, a touch leaner.
  • Striploin (10 oz, $115): firmer bite, classic steakhouse flavor.
  • Denver (8 oz, $80): a hidden gem from the shoulder. Big marbling at the friendliest price per ounce.
  • Tasting Collection (34 oz, $460): several cuts side by side. On its own it ships free by FedEx 2-Day; free FedEx Overnight starts at $500+.

How much Miyazaki A5 per person?

3 to 4 ounces. Slice it, sear it fast and share it. More in our portion size guide.

Miyazaki, Kagoshima or Kobe Wine?

All three are Japanese A5. Compare them on our Japanese A5 Wagyu page or read Miyazaki vs Kobe Wine vs Kagoshima.

Shipping and our promise

Every order ships frozen in a styrofoam cooler wrapped in insulated Cool Shield bubble wrap with ice gel packs, from Los Angeles by FedEx 2-Day Air or Overnight, Monday to Thursday (order by 12 PM PT for same-day processing). In Los Angeles we also offer same-day delivery with personal concierge service. Orders of $250+ ship free 2-day with a complimentary Wagyu gift; $350+ adds a premium gift; $500+ ships free next-day with our top-tier gift. Arrives perfect. We will always make it right.

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Not sure between ribeye and filet? Your concierge personally helps you choose and cook, even mid-sear. Text (310) 683-7078 or call (310) 683-7076.

Sources: pref.miyazaki.lg.jp; miyazakigyu.jp/en/zenkyo/.

Questions, answered

What is Miyazaki Wagyu?

Japanese Black cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Miyazaki's Wagyu won the Prime Minister's Award in the meat-cattle division at four consecutive national Wagyu competitions, held every five years and spanning 15 years (2007, 2012, 2017, 2022).

Is Miyazaki Wagyu better than Kobe?

They're different, and both are excellent. Miyazaki is prized for consistent, fine marbling and won the Prime Minister's Award at four consecutive national Wagyu competitions, held every five years, spanning 15 years (2007–2022). Certified Kobe Beef is a protected brand from Hyōgo's Tajima cattle. We don't sell certified Kobe Beef. We offer Kobe Wine A5 from Hyōgo, a separate brand.

What BMS is your Miyazaki Wagyu?

Every Miyazaki cut we carry is graded A5, BMS 11 on Japan's 12-point scale, and every order ships with a certificate.

How much does A5 Miyazaki Wagyu cost?

Our Miyazaki steaks range from $80 (Denver, 8 oz) to $175 (Ribeye, 16 oz). The Tasting Collection is $535 and a whole boneless striploin (11 lb) is $1,375.

How much should I order per person?

3 to 4 ounces per person. A 16 oz Miyazaki Ribeye serves four to five.

How does it arrive?

Frozen, in an insulated cooler with ice gel packs, shipped by FedEx Monday to Thursday for weekday delivery. Same-day delivery is available in Los Angeles. If anything isn't right, we will always make it right.

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