あつた蓬莱軒 本店
Atsuta Horaiken Main Restaurant
Founded in 1873, Atsuta Horaiken Main Restaurant is the birthplace of hitsumabushi, blending tradition, technique, and history in every bowl of grilled eel.
Dining
Unagi, Historic Restaurant, Hitsumabushi, Nagoya Landmark
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Atsuta Horaiken Main Restaurant stands as a culinary landmark in Nagoya and the original creator of hitsumabushi—eel grilled over charcoal, sliced finely, and served over rice with seasonings and broth. Housed in a traditional wooden building near Atsuta Shrine, the restaurant exudes Meiji-era elegance with its sliding doors, tatami rooms, and calligraphy-lined walls. The eel is prepared with a closely guarded sauce and grilled using binchotan charcoal for a texture that balances crispness with tenderness. Guests experience the signature three-step method of eating hitsumabushi, adding wasabi, green onions, and dashi in succession. Due to its popularity and historical value, wait times can be long, and early arrival is encouraged.
Facilities & Services
Original creator of hitsumabushi
Binchotan charcoal grilling
Historic Meiji-era building
Traditional tatami seating
Multi-course eel set meals
Signature house-made sauce
Three-step hitsumabushi style
Located near Atsuta Shrine
Japanese-only reservations (recommended for large groups)
English menu available
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