Nagoya: Private Unagi Experience with Tasting

Discover the world of Japanese grilled eel with a private unagi experience in Nagoya. Catch live eel, observe the preparation process, and enjoy a tasting session.
Discover one of Nagoya’s most beloved food traditions through a private unagi experience at Shiromura Izumi.

This premium morning experience is designed for travelers who want to go beyond simply eating Japanese food. From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, before the regular lunch service begins, you will enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes journey into the world of Japanese grilled eel.

Begin with a unique unagi catching activity. In a safe and guided setting, you will encounter live eel and experience the freshness, energy, and cultural significance of this special ingredient. This exciting opening moment offers an authentic food experience that cannot be found in a normal restaurant visit.

After the catching activity, observe the preparation process. A skilled chef or local expert will explain how unagi is handled, prepared, and transformed into one of Japan’s most treasured dishes. For safety reasons, guests will not handle knives or perform dangerous preparation steps, but you will be able to watch the craftsmanship up close.

Next, take part in a skewer experience. Under guidance, learn how eel is carefully arranged and prepared for grilling. This hands-on moment allows you to feel the precision and detail behind Japanese food craftsmanship in a safe and controlled environment.

The highlight of the experience is the kabayaki grilling process. Learn how unagi is grilled, brushed with sauce, and finished with aroma, color, and texture. The scent of the sauce, the sound of grilling, and the visual transformation of the eel create a powerful sensory experience.

You will also experience making hitsumabushi, one of Nagoya’s most famous ways to enjoy grilled eel. Learn how to prepare and enjoy it in different styles: first as it is, then with condiments, and finally with broth or tea. This helps you understand not only the taste of unagi, but also the elegance and playfulness of Nagoya food culture.

The experience ends with a tasting session, where you enjoy freshly prepared unagi in a relaxed setting.

Shiromura Izumi is located in the heart of Nagoya, in the Izumi area near Hisaya-odori. This private experience offers a rare opportunity to discover the story, skill, aroma, and spirit behind Japanese unagi cuisine.

This experience is ideal for food lovers, luxury travelers, couples, families, executives, cultural travelers, and guests who want something truly local in Nagoya. It is also a perfect add-on to a private samurai armor photo experience, tea ceremony, kyudo experience, or other premium cultural programs in the city.

This is not just a meal.
It is a private journey into the craftsmanship, aroma, flavor, and spirit of Japanese unagi culture.

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Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.