Unagiya Hirokawa

Each eel is carefully grilled to order, so you can enjoy the full flavor of the plump and tender eel. The top eel is beautiful to look at and you can enjoy the moist texture of the eel. The eel is carefully selected and grilled in the traditional way. The eel is selected from Shizuoka and Aichi, and is raised in the pure underground water of Sagano to bring out its unique flavor.

Enjoy dining in a relaxed atmosphere in a modern Japanese-style space. The location surrounded by the nature of Arashiyama, Kyoto, provides a special experience. The restaurant features an exterior that blends in with the nature of Arashiyama and an interior that evokes the beauty of traditional Japan. Using carefully selected eels and grilled with expert skill, the cuisine impresses visitors.

Founded in 1967 in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Inheriting the authentic Edo-mae cooking technique, the restaurant serves gems of eel cuisine that have been further refined to the point of boldness and delicacy. For many years, they have been preserving eel cuisine as a part of Japanese food culture.