Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan
Agocho Ugata, Shima
Restaurant in Shima, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A four-time Tabelog Unagi 100 selection serving charcoal-grilled eel rice bowls at JPY 2,000–3,999, this 52-seat Shima venue operates without seat reservations. Walk-ins are uncertain (eel orders can be reserved by phone, but tables cannot) so arrive early or call ahead to secure daily supply before it sells out.
About Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan
Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan is a casual venue in Shima with pricing in the JPY 2,000–3,999 range. It is in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, and its hours are 10 AM–7 PM on every day except Tuesday, when it is closed.
What You're Paying For: Tabelog Recognition and Key Basics
The clearest hook is the venue's inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024. The price bands are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, placing it in a relatively accessible range for Shima dining. Dress code is casual.
The venue closes Tuesday and operates 10 AM–7 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Booking Logistics and Walk-In Reality
For a broader look at dining options, consult our full Shima restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM–7 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 4032 Agocho Ugata, Shima, Mie 517-0501, Japan
- Website
- r.gnavi.co.jp/n771200
- Phone
- +81 599-43-0539
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, traditional eel house atmosphere with a simple, homey dining room; the focus is on the aroma and sizzle of charcoal-grilled unagi rather than design, attracting both locals and travelers for relaxed, family-friendly meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 1954
Signature Dishes
- Unajū (eel over rice box)
- Unadon (eel rice bowl)
- Unagi teishoku set
- Kabayaki grilled eel
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4032 Agocho Ugata, Shima, Mie 517-0501, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–7 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tempura Tobari, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- La Mer, Notable alternative
- La Mer The Classic, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- ラ・メール, Notable alternative
- RIAS by Kokotxa, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000–3,999 per head, Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan sits well below Shima's fine-dining price tier. Tempura Tobari starts at JPY 10,000 for dinner courses, while La Mer The Classic runs JPY 20,000–29,999 for multi-course French service. For travelers seeking a quick, high-quality meal between Ise-Shima sightseeing stops, this eel specialist delivers better value than hotel dining rooms, but only if you secure eel inventory before the daily supply runs out.
Booking difficulty here is moderate: seat reservations are not accepted, so walk-ins face uncertainty, particularly at peak lunch (11 AM–1 PM) and final dinner service (5–6 PM). RIAS by Kokotxa and Tempura Tobari both take advance reservations, making them more reliable choices for fixed-schedule travelers. However, those willing to call ahead and reserve eel orders, then arrive during the confirmed window, can access a Tabelog-recognized specialist at a fraction of the cost of Shima's resort restaurants.
For casual dining with minimal planning, consider ラ・メール or explore Shima's bar scene for post-meal drinks. Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan closes at 7 PM, so it's not suited for late-night dining, but for daytime or early-evening eel rice bowls, it's the most affordable Tabelog-recognized option in the area.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan?
The hours are 10 AM–7 PM on every day except Tuesday, when the venue is closed. Price bands are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999.
Is Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan worth the price?
It may appeal to diners looking for a casual Shima venue with pricing from JPY 2,000–3,999 and inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024.
Is Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual meal in Shima, especially if the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 listing is part of the appeal.
What should a first-timer know about Sumibiyaki Unagi Higashiyama Bussan?
Key basics: Shima location, casual dress code, JPY 2,000–3,999 pricing, Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, and hours of 10 AM–7 PM except Tuesday closure.
