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Yana no Unagi Kankoso Okaya Main

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
70+ years in business.
創業70年以上の老舗。
Tabelog 3.58, 265 reviews, 9,190 saves.
食べログ3.58・265件・保存9,190人。
Ranked #1 eel restaurant in Nagano (Nlab.itmedia).
長野県うなぎ名店ランキング1位(ねとらぼリサーチ)。
TV feature on Bananaman's Sekkaku Gourmet.
TV「バナナマンのせっかくグルメ」紹介。
Proprietary 'Silk Eel' brand.
独自ブランド「シルクうなぎ」。
Only 2 locations (main store + Matsumoto).
岡谷本店・松本店の2店舗のみ。
Official site updated April 2026.
公式サイト2026年4月更新確認。
High local repeat visitor rate.
地元民のリピーターが多い。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Popular Dishes
Yanamabushi Don (2-piece eel rice)
やなまぶし丼(うなぎ2枚)
Una Don
うな丼
Hitsumabushi
ひつまぶし
Silk Eel
シルクうなぎ
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A 70+ year old established eel restaurant. Signature 'Silk Eel' brand inspired by the sericulture culture around Lake Suwa. Kansai-style direct charcoal grilling without steaming creates a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Ranked #1 eel restaurant in Nagano Prefecture. Featured on the TV program 'Bananaman no Sekkaku Gourmet.'

Reviews consistently state: 'the best eel I've ever eaten,' 'the charcoal grilling aroma fills the whole room,' 'Silk Eel is exceptionally fluffy and special,' 'I've been coming every year since a local friend brought me.' High repeat visitor rate.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Phone0266-22-2041Call
Access
50-car parking. Japanese tatami and table seating (120 seats). Phone reservations accepted. Cards and electronic payments accepted. Wheelchair accessible.
5-18-14 Kawagishi Higashi, Okaya City, Nagano
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Yana no Unagi Kankoso Okaya Main

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Yanamabushi Don (2-piece eel rice)
やなまぶし丼(うなぎ2枚)
Una Don
うな丼
Hitsumabushi
ひつまぶし
Silk Eel
シルクうなぎ
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Access
50-car parking. Japanese tatami and table seating (120 seats). Phone reservations accepted. Cards and electronic payments accepted. Wheelchair accessible.
5-18-14 Kawagishi Higashi, Okaya City, Nagano
Phone0266-22-2041
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
70+ years in business.
創業70年以上の老舗。
Tabelog 3.58, 265 reviews, 9,190 saves.
食べログ3.58・265件・保存9,190人。
Ranked #1 eel restaurant in Nagano (Nlab.itmedia).
長野県うなぎ名店ランキング1位(ねとらぼリサーチ)。
TV feature on Bananaman's Sekkaku Gourmet.
TV「バナナマンのせっかくグルメ」紹介。
Proprietary 'Silk Eel' brand.
独自ブランド「シルクうなぎ」。
Only 2 locations (main store + Matsumoto).
岡谷本店・松本店の2店舗のみ。
Official site updated April 2026.
公式サイト2026年4月更新確認。
High local repeat visitor rate.
地元民のリピーターが多い。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A 70+ year old established eel restaurant. Signature 'Silk Eel' brand inspired by the sericulture culture around Lake Suwa. Kansai-style direct charcoal grilling without steaming creates a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Ranked #1 eel restaurant in Nagano Prefecture. Featured on the TV program 'Bananaman no Sekkaku Gourmet.'

Reviews consistently state: 'the best eel I've ever eaten,' 'the charcoal grilling aroma fills the whole room,' 'Silk Eel is exceptionally fluffy and special,' 'I've been coming every year since a local friend brought me.' High repeat visitor rate.

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