Unagi Sansho Gogyou

Located near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Gogyou is an eel specialty restaurant operated by Kyoto Marumochiya, well-known for its popular sweets, Mizumaru Mochi. It offers satisfying Unaju (eel over rice) and Hitsumabushi (finely chopped eel on rice). Only Japanese eels, a breed of eel that is strictly selected under strict standards in overseas countries, are used. The high-grade rice that goes well with eel is prepared from Kyoto's long-established Hachidaime Gihey. The sauce uses soy sauce made from the deep seawater of Muroto, Kochi Prefecture, and the sansho (Japanese pepper) is premium grape sansho from Hirano Seishoan in Wakayama Prefecture. You can enjoy eel with such attention to all details at a rather reasonable price. Local sake from Kyoto breweries and local beer are also available; the restaurant is perfect for sightseeing and special occasions. This is a place where you can experience Japan's chic culinary culture in a modern space. read more