We were visiting the Matsumoto Castle and wanted to eat at a restaurant nearby. This was on Christmas Day and the restaurant was practically empty at lunch time. In fact during our entire lunch we were the only customers in the restaurant. We were wondering...More

We came here because we like eel rice. Eel rice is not cheap (compared to ramen or soba) even by Japanese standards starting anyway from 2200y to 4200y depending on the number of pieces of eel on top of the rice bowl. Depending on whether...More

This is one of the best places i've had eel rice- not your standard grilled eel on rice (though that's very good), but rather their eel wrapped in sticky rice and then wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed. aromatic, subtle fragrances and flavours offset by...More

Eel is a local specialty in Matsumoto and this restaurant has mastered the way it should be prepared. The eel is indeed excellent here. The only reason I am not giving it an overall excellent rating is that the presentation, side dishes, and atmosphere fall...More