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Unakichi (Shimanto River Eel)

Rating78SCORE
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。
Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves—overwhelming No.1 in Shimanto-cho.
食べログ178件・保存6,811人で四万十町エリア圧倒的No.1。
TripAdvisor 3.9 (May 2025 visit record with 1-hour GW queue).
TripAdvisor3.9（GW1時間待ちの2025年5月訪問記録あり）。
Quality-controlled as direct outlet of Shimanto Unagi Co.
四万十うなぎ（株）直営店として品質管理が徹底。
Locals and tourists supported at 3,300 yen (unaju).
リーズナブルな価格（うな重並3,300円）で地元民・観光客両方から支持。
Early 8:30 opening proves local demand.
朝8:30という早朝営業で地元需要の高さを証明。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Single direct-managed location.
チェーン店ではなく直営単独店。
No sakura.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Mountain area exception criteria met.
山間部例外基準クリア。
Popular Dishes
Unaju eel over rice (from 3,300 yen)
うな重（並 3,300円〜）
Unadon
うな丼
Set with liver soup
肝吸い付きセット
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Direct-managed eel specialty restaurant of Shimanto Unagi Co. Located in the center of Shimanto Town, 5 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station. Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves—overwhelming No.1 in the Takaoka-gun Shimanto area. TripAdvisor 3.9 (12 reviews). Farm-raised Shimanto River eel at reasonable prices. An outstanding value with unaju sets from 3,300 yen. Famous for 'chewy and fragrant' steam-grilled technique. Opens at 8:30 AM, also serving local breakfast demand. Up to 1-hour queues during Golden Week.

Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves. TripAdvisor 3.9 (12 reviews). Many reviews say 'incredible value to eat Shimanto eel at this price' and 'chewy and fragrant.' Opens at 8:30 AM, no reservations—locals line up before opening. 1-hour waits during Golden Week. A must-stop for anyone visiting Kubokawa. Many visitors from outside the prefecture.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue8:30-16:00(L.O.15:00)
WedClosed
Thu – Sun8:30-16:00(L.O.15:00)
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Phone0880-22-2138Call
Access
5 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station. 25 seats on 1st floor (tatami room available). No reservations, first-come first-served. Closed Wednesdays. Credit card, electronic money, QR payment accepted.
1-14 Honmachi, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Unakichi (Shimanto River Eel)

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju eel over rice (from 3,300 yen)
うな重（並 3,300円〜）
Unadon
うな丼
Set with liver soup
肝吸い付きセット
Business Hours
Mon・Tue8:30-16:00(L.O.15:00)
WedClosed
Thu – Sun8:30-16:00(L.O.15:00)
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Access
5 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station. 25 seats on 1st floor (tatami room available). No reservations, first-come first-served. Closed Wednesdays. Credit card, electronic money, QR payment accepted.
1-14 Honmachi, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
Phone0880-22-2138
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
View larger map
Reserve on Hot PepperOpen in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves—overwhelming No.1 in Shimanto-cho.
食べログ178件・保存6,811人で四万十町エリア圧倒的No.1。
TripAdvisor 3.9 (May 2025 visit record with 1-hour GW queue).
TripAdvisor3.9（GW1時間待ちの2025年5月訪問記録あり）。
Quality-controlled as direct outlet of Shimanto Unagi Co.
四万十うなぎ（株）直営店として品質管理が徹底。
Locals and tourists supported at 3,300 yen (unaju).
リーズナブルな価格（うな重並3,300円）で地元民・観光客両方から支持。
Early 8:30 opening proves local demand.
朝8:30という早朝営業で地元需要の高さを証明。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Single direct-managed location.
チェーン店ではなく直営単独店。
No sakura.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Mountain area exception criteria met.
山間部例外基準クリア。
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Direct-managed eel specialty restaurant of Shimanto Unagi Co. Located in the center of Shimanto Town, 5 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station. Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves—overwhelming No.1 in the Takaoka-gun Shimanto area. TripAdvisor 3.9 (12 reviews). Farm-raised Shimanto River eel at reasonable prices. An outstanding value with unaju sets from 3,300 yen. Famous for 'chewy and fragrant' steam-grilled technique. Opens at 8:30 AM, also serving local breakfast demand. Up to 1-hour queues during Golden Week.

Tabelog 178 reviews, 6,811 saves. TripAdvisor 3.9 (12 reviews). Many reviews say 'incredible value to eat Shimanto eel at this price' and 'chewy and fragrant.' Opens at 8:30 AM, no reservations—locals line up before opening. 1-hour waits during Golden Week. A must-stop for anyone visiting Kubokawa. Many visitors from outside the prefecture.

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