Uotoku Unagi
A venerable eel restaurant founded in 1912 (Taisho 1st year) with over 110 years of history in Nikko's Imaichi area. Domestic eel from Shizuoka is rested in Imaichi spring water, grilled over Kishu Binchotan charcoal, and finished with a sauce preserved since founding. Tabelog Unagi 100 2024, score 3.69 with 257 reviews. 7-minute walk from JR Imaichi Station.
Praised as 'the 110+ year tradition is the real thing,' 'a supreme dish of domestic eel slowly grilled over charcoal,' and 'a must-visit landmark when sightseeing in Nikko.' Tabelog Unagi 100 2024 designation confirms its credibility. Local regulars keep returning.