【Address】 4-6-10-2 Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture 17-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station Take the city loop bus from the east exit of JR Matsumoto Station to "Daimyocho" bus stop (5 minutes) 8-minute walk from the bus stop 【Restaurant Introduction】 A renowned restaurant specializing in unagi (grilled eel) and suppon (soft-shelled turtle) cuisine, reservation only. BRONZE 2026, 2025, 2023 Selected as one of the top 100 unagi restaurants in 2026, 2024, 2022. This restaurant has grown into a popular establishment nationwide with its "non-steamed, direct grilling technique" and pairing with wine and champagne. 【Established】 Owner Yoshisuke Tominaga honed his skills at the famous Tokyo restaurant "Ikikene" and opened in 2017 in Matsumoto City Central (near Matsumoto Station). In pursuit of his ideal vision, he relocated to the current location in April 2023, transforming a former kimono shop's storehouse into a stylish restaurant, utilizing the historic space as a wine cellar. ~Ikikene~ BRONZE 2020 Selected as one of the top 100 unagi restaurants in 2022, 2019, 2018. 【Unique Background】 Tominaga studied sculpture at an art university and initially aimed to become a furniture craftsman at "Matsumoto Folk Craft Furniture". However, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary arts, mastering the art of unagi. 【Visit Time, Wait Time, and Restaurant Crowding】 Visit Time: Weekdays at 1 PM Wait Time: None Crowding: 80% Reservation Policy: Reservation only 【Menu】 ~Rice Dishes~ White Grilled Eel Rice, Unaju (Eel Rice Box) ~A la Carte~ Kabayaki (Grilled Eel), White Grilled Eel, Liver Grilled, Suppon Soup 【Ordered Items】 White Grilled Eel Rice: JPY 6800 Unaju: JPY 6800 Suppon Soup: JPY 2500 【Taste and Content】 ~White Grilled Eel Rice~ The expertly grilled white eel has a crispy, fragrant skin and a plump, thick flesh. When you take a bite, the natural umami and sweetness of the eel come together, showcasing the quality of the ingredients. The salt enhances the flavor, the lemon adds a refreshing acidity, and the wasabi soy sauce brings aroma and richness, allowing you to enjoy a variety of tastes that pair excellently with the rice. ~Unaju~ The Unaju features a delightful combination of the fragrant grilled eel and a secret sauce, creating a deep flavor profile. You can savor the harmony of the crispy skin, tender flesh, and rice soaked in the sauce—truly a masterpiece crafted by skilled artisans. ~Suppon Soup~ The soup is rich with the deep umami of suppon, spreading a refined flavor and richness with each sip, warming you to the core. The tender meat and melt-in-your-mouth turtle skin add depth to the flavor. They use a special sauce blended with soy sauce from the historic "Okubo Brewery" (established in 1905) in Matsumoto City. 【Interior】 The luxurious interior is stylishly renovated from a former kimono shop's storehouse, featuring a beautiful keyaki (Japanese zelkova) counter and furnishings from local "Matsumoto Folk Craft Furniture." From the large window in front of the counter, you can see the courtyard and wine cellar. There are 13 seats (5 at the counter, 8 at tables). 【Service】 Kind and attentive service. 【Business Hours】 Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 【Parking】 None; please use nearby paid parking.