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Hamamatsu Unagi

Also written: 浜松のうなぎ · 滨松鳗鱼

Thick, meaty eels caught around Lake Hamana are charcoal-grilled (kabayaki) and highly prized as a traditional Japanese delicacy.

Shizuoka Chubu Life & Daily

About this place

Hamamatsu Unagi in Shizuoka – Thick, meaty eels caught around Lake Hamana are charcoal-grilled (kabayaki) and highly prized as a traditional Japanese delicacy. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.