Ausakayama Kaneyo
Highlights & Introduction
Ausaka Pass (Ausaka-no-toge) has long been a key gateway where countless historical figures have come and gone—from the days of the old Tokaido highway to the present. As far back as the Heian period, many waka poems were composed using the phrase “Osaka Barrier” (Ausaka-no-seki) as a poetic epithet.
Famous verses by figures such as Semimaru, Sei Shonagon, and Sanjo Udaijin are widely known, and alongside this storied setting, Kaneyo has faithfully preserved its traditional flavors since its founding in 1872 (Meiji 5), carefully grilling fragrant kabayaki eel without sparing time or effort.
We use domestically sourced Japanese eel, including eel from Lake Hamana, which is kept in a garden fed by valley water from the Otowayama mountain range to firm up its flesh. Prepared by opening the eel from the belly and grilling it in the Kansai-style method—kabayaki grilled directly over charcoal while basting with our traditional sauce—the skin turns beautifully crisp and aromatic, while the meat remains light and tender. Please savor the rich, flavorful fat between the skin and the flesh.
Access
Address
23-15 Otani-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-0062, Japan
- By car
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• About 8 minutes by car toward Kyoto on National Route 1 from the Meishin Expressway "Otsu" IC
• About 8 minutes by car toward Otsu on National Route 1 from the Meishin Expressway "Kyoto-higashi" IC - By train
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About a 3-minute walk from Keihan Railway "Otani" Station
Local Information
Basic Information
- Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–20:30
Tuesday: 11:00–20:30
Wednesday: 11:00–20:30
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:00–20:30
Saturday: 11:00–20:30
Sunday: 11:00–20:30- Closed
Main shop: Thursday
Restaurant: Tuesday
Please note that both locations may also close irregularly.- Price
Kinshi-don (eel rice bowl topped with a thin omelet): from ¥2,700 (before tax)
- Parking Lot
Approx. 50 vehicles
- Contact Information
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Phone number: 077-524-2222
Reservations
Notes
●Shuttle bus available
From 8 guests (reservation required)
●Delivery available
Delivery department / Tel: 077-522-6151