Hamamatsu Eel: Authentic Home of Eel Boasting Japan's Top Production Volume

Japan's Top Eel Production Area

Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka is Japan's largest eel production area with eel farms using abundant spring water from Lake Hamana and surroundings developed. Hamamatsu eel is nationally known as "Hamanako eel" with over 100 years of eel farming history.

Hamamatsu Eel Characteristics

Eel raised in Lake Hamana grows in clear water and warm climate, characterized by plump flesh with no unpleasant smell and good fat content. "Una-ju" grilled slowly over charcoal is the king of Hamamatsu gourmet.

Hamamatsu Sightseeing

Hamamatsu City is known as the "city of music Hamamatsu" with the musical instrument industry headquarters of Yamaha and Kawai Musical Instruments. Hamamatsu Castle (success castle), Lake Hamana, and Kanzanji Onsen are also sightseeing spots enjoyable combined with eel gourmet.