Unagi (freshwater eel)Japanese cuisineArashiyama Station11 min walk
Unagi Restaurant Hirokawa
うなぎ屋 廣川
Tender enough to break apart with just chopsticks—superb Kanto-style unaju grilled over Kishu binchotan charcoal
- Fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth Edomae unaju
- Aromatic grilled eel liver over binchotan charcoal
- Fresh carp sashimi without muddy odor
- Ideal for celebratory meals and business entertainment
- Private rooms available for relaxing dining
- Tranquil space looking out on the garden and mountain greenery
Located along the scenic streets of Saga-Arashiyama, Unagi Restaurant Hirokawa is a fully reservation-only specialty restaurant serving wholesome eel cuisine in an atmosphere of refined comfort. Prepared in the Kanto style by opening along the back, thoroughly steaming, and grilling carefully over binchotan charcoal, the unaju boasts a wonderfully plump, melt-in-the-mouth texture that breaks apart at the gentle touch of chopsticks. The clean groundwater treatment removes any muddy odor, allowing the delicate natural flavor of the eel and the elegantly balanced sauce to harmonize perfectly with the distinct rice grains—a mastery so confident they do not set out sansho pepper on the tables. The menu also offers a wide array of chef-crafted à la carte dishes, such as fragrant grilled eel liver popular with drinks and fresh carp sashimi (koi no arai) with a pleasant chew and no river taste. Looking out onto a well-manicured garden and the natural beauty of Arashiyama, the interior features private rooms and tatami seating (zashiki), offering an extraordinary setting for everything from an upscale sightseeing lunch to an important dinner gathering.
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- Address
- 44-1 Sagatenryujikitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8374, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺北造路町44-1
- Nearest station
- Arashiyama Station11 min walk (839 m)
- Phone
- 075-871-5226
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥6,000–¥7,999
- Dinner
- ¥6,000–¥7,999
- Reservations
- Reservation only
- Payment
- Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 67 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Tatami room
- Horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu)
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
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| Tue–Sun |
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| Holidays |
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Private rooms
- Open for lunch
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44-1 Sagatenryujikitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8374, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺北造路町44-1
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