Unagi Sakuraya
Founded in 1856 (Ansei 3), this is Mishima's most iconic eel specialty restaurant. Live eels are killed and prepared using the clear spring water from Mt. Fuji, then finished with a secret sauce inherited from the founder and grilled over binchotan charcoal. Tabelog 3.69 with 3,074 reviews; TripAdvisor 4.1 and ranked No.1 among 399 restaurants in Mishima. Located near the approach to Mishima Taisha Shrine.
'A must-visit every time I come to Mishima,' 'The eel raised in Fuji spring water is on a different level,' 'The skin is crispy and the flesh is fluffy — the grilling is perfect,' 'The sauce is refined and not too sweet.' Queues are expected but universally considered worth the wait.