Kochi’s freshwater eel (unagi) is some of the best you’ll find

Charcoal grilled, dipped in a sweet tangy sauce, and set on a bed of fluffy rice: particularly enjoyed during the summer, unagi might be one of Japan’s most beloved delicacies. The combination of the umami-filled eel, savory sweet sauce, and soft rice is one you’ll surely never forget????

Along the crystal-clear Shimanto River, you can find local fishermen using traditional techniques such as shibazuke to catch unagi, where long leaves are bundled into handmade traps and submerged in the water✨

If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by the over 50-year-old restaurant Shimantoya, where you can savor unagi that has come straight from the emerald blue Shimanto River. It doesn't get any fresher than this!????

Learn more about Kochi's food culture here: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/taste-of-kochi