Hozenji Yamakazu at Dotonbori, Osaka

Hozenji Yamakazu

Traditional Japanese Shop Entrance

A traditional-style shop entrance with wooden slats and a large hanging banner displaying the kanji character '鰻' (eel). Above, another sign reads '地獄うなま 流香 山がつ'. A small potted plant sits to the left, while a digital menu board stands outside near the entrance.

Traditional Japanese Shop Entrance

A warmly lit traditional Japanese shop entrance featuring wooden slatted doors, a hanging lantern with Japanese characters, and banners displaying large kanji characters. The scene suggests an authentic cultural or culinary establishment.

Traditional Japanese Restaurant Entrance

A traditional Japanese shop front with wooden architecture, featuring a lit lantern and hanging banners displaying Japanese characters. The entrance is narrow, flanked by stone pavement and adjacent buildings.

Traditional Japanese Restaurant Entrance

A traditional Japanese shop front with wooden lattice doors and a hanging noren curtain displaying the kanji '鰻' (unagi). Above, a sign reads '地焼うなぎ 流善寺 山がぶ'. A small menu board is visible to the right of the entrance.

Traditional Japanese Shop Front

A traditional Japanese shop with wooden exterior, bamboo planters, and signage featuring Japanese characters. The building has a classic architectural style with visible pipes and lanterns.

Japanese Restaurant Interior with Menu

A close-up view of an open menu on a wooden table in a Japanese restaurant. The menu features images and descriptions of dishes like 'HITSUMAMASHI Grilled Fat Rice Bowl' priced at ¥5,060, 'Grilled Eel Rice Bowl' at ¥2,970, and 'Grilled Fish and Egg Rice Bowl' at ¥2,090. In the background, there are glasses of beverages, cutlery wrapped in napkins, and hands holding the menu.

Hitsumabushi Eating Instructions Card

A close-up photo of a hand holding an instruction card for eating 'Hitsumabushi', featuring Japanese and English text detailing four steps, with a picture of the dish in a clay pot.

Japanese Restaurant Interior with Menu and Food Display

A close-up view of a Japanese restaurant table featuring a menu open to the 'Hitsuji' section, displaying dishes like Grilled Ed Rice Bowl with Seasonings priced at ¥5,060. The background includes wooden bowls filled with food, small side dishes, and traditional ceramic teapots, creating an authentic dining atmosphere.

Japanese Restaurant Menu Page

Open menu book displaying grilled eel dishes with Japanese and English descriptions, prices in yen, and serving instructions.

Sashimi Menu

A close-up of a menu featuring sashimi options, including 'Yakizuna' and 'Kappa', with prices listed in yen.

Japanese Restaurant Menu Page

A close-up of an open menu on a wooden table, featuring Japanese and English text with images of food items.

Dining Table with Menu and Signage

A close-up view of a dining table featuring a menu displaying six food items, including Vinegared Octopus, Grilled Eel, and Broiled Scallop. In the background, there is a sign listing 'Tea Ceremony' at 1100 yen.

Grilled Eel Rice Bowl Menu Page

A close-up of a Japanese restaurant menu page featuring an image of grilled eel rice (hitsumabushi) in a wooden bowl with condiments and soy sauce. The text includes the dish name, price ¥5,060, and instructions on how to eat it in four steps.

Hitsumabushi Eating Guide

A printed card on a wooden table explaining how to eat Hitsumabushi in four steps, with Japanese and English instructions.

Ebisu Menu at Restaurant

A close-up of an open menu featuring grilled eel dishes, with a table setting in the background showing drinks and utensils.

Bento Menu Display

A person holds open a Japanese bento menu featuring images and prices of grilled eel dishes, including 'Ebi Ikuura Omono' at ¥4,180 and 'Yaki Ebi Ikuura Omono' at ¥16,000. The right page shows 'Jiyaki Ebi (Yaki Sauce / Without Sauce)' with options for whole or half portions priced at ¥5,820 and ¥2,750 respectively.

Grilled Eel (Unagi)

A single piece of grilled eel served on a long, dark green ceramic plate with a glossy finish. The eel has a golden-brown glaze with visible char marks and is placed diagonally across the frame against a light brown wooden background.

Grilled Eel Dish with Side Dishes

A close-up of a grilled eel dish served in a rectangular stone container, garnished with a sprig of green leaves. Accompanying the main dish are two small bowls containing side dishes: one with pickled vegetables and seaweed salad, and another with a dark sauce and leafy greens.

Eel Donburi with Salmon Roe

A wooden tray holds a square bowl of grilled eel donburi topped with salmon roe and a raw egg yolk, accompanied by a small side dish of pickled vegetables and cucumber slices, a cup of soup, and a menu board in the background.

Ebisu Donburi Meal

A wooden tray holds a bowl of ebi donburi (grilled shrimp rice), a small side dish with cucumber and other garnishes, chopsticks wrapped in paper, a red spoon, and a glass of orange juice. In the background, there is a QR code card and part of a menu or sign.

Eel Rice Bowl with Side Dish

A close-up of a Japanese eel rice bowl (unagi don) served in a black rectangular dish, topped with a whole tomato and garnished with green leaves. Accompanied by a small plate of pickled vegetables including cucumber slices and seaweed salad. A blue-and-white striped cup sits nearby on the tray.

Japanese Meal Spread

A close-up of a traditional Japanese meal featuring grilled fish over rice in a black pot, garnished with green herbs. Accompanying dishes include pickled vegetables and seaweed salad on a floral-patterned plate. A set of condiments includes yellow grains (likely sesame seeds), wasabi paste, chopped green onions, and possibly soy sauce or vinegar. A wooden spoon rests nearby, along with a green ceramic teapot.

Eel Rice Bowl Set

A Japanese eel rice bowl (unagi don) served in a rectangular stone dish, accompanied by a small side plate with pickled vegetables and cucumber slices, an empty ceramic bowl with a red spoon, and a dark lidded container on a wooden serving board.

Food Dish on Green Plate

A close-up of three slices of rolled food, possibly egg roll or tamagoyaki with a filling, garnished with a sprig of green herb, served on a textured green plate.

Japanese Interior Dining Room

Interior view of a traditional Japanese dining space featuring tatami flooring, wooden tables with chopsticks and napkins, and shoji screens depicting mountain landscapes. A small sign on the wall reads '乾物類設置場所' (Dried Goods Storage Area). No menu or exterior signage is visible.

Japanese Dessert Bowl with Sesame Seeds

A close-up of a creamy yellow dessert in a white ceramic bowl, garnished with sesame seeds, placed on a textured gray plate with a dark wooden spoon beside it. In the background, there is a small dish containing black and purple toppings, possibly seaweed or fruit pieces, and part of a large metallic pot visible. The setting appears to be an indoor dining environment with warm lighting.

Japanese Meal with Eel Rice and Side Dishes

A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring grilled eel over rice in a black bowl, garnished with green leaves. Accompanying dishes include pickled vegetables, sliced cucumbers, and a small cup of soup or broth. A red-handled spoon rests beside the main dish, while another utensil is placed near a small cup on a wooden tray.

Eel and Unagi Don with Side Dishes

A close-up of a Japanese bento box featuring grilled eel (unagi) over rice, topped with bright orange unagi sauce and garnished with green herbs. Accompanying the main dish is a small bowl containing pickled vegetables including cucumber slices, seaweed salad, and possibly radish. A cup of light-colored soup or drink sits nearby on a dark saucer, along with a red spoon resting beside it. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant table.

Grilled Eel in Ceramic Dish

A single piece of grilled eel (unagi) served in a rectangular brown ceramic dish with textured sides, resting on dark seaweed or nori. The fish has a glossy, caramelized glaze with char marks along the skin. The dish sits on a light wooden surface under warm lighting.

Grilled Eel Rice Bowl

A close-up of a Japanese eel rice bowl (unagi don) served in a rectangular stone dish, topped with grilled eel fillets and garnished with green herbs. Accompanying sides include sliced cucumbers, pickled vegetables, and black sesame seeds in a small patterned bowl. A dark ceramic bowl with a red spoon rests nearby on a wooden table.

Japanese Onigiri and Katsu Don Set

A wooden tray with a variety of Japanese dishes including an onigiri (rice ball) topped with cucumber, seaweed, and pickled vegetables; a katsu don (fried pork cutlet rice bowl); and a small bowl with wasabi and green onions. A black lacquerware dish holds a red spoon.

Egg Custard Dessert

A close-up of a creamy egg custard dessert in a small white ceramic cup, garnished with brown crumbs, placed on a dark textured plate with a black spoon beside it.

Entrance to Hossan-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

A street-level view of the entrance gate (torii) to Hossan-ji temple, featuring illuminated signs with Japanese characters '法善寺' (Hossan-ji). People are walking through the gateway under a clear blue sky. A shop front on the right displays vertical signage reading '廻転寿司' (Rotating Sushi), and another sign mentions '京都' (Kyoto). The scene captures traditional architecture mixed with modern commercial elements.

Eel Rice Bowl with Side Dishes

A close-up of a Japanese eel rice bowl (unagi don) served in a rectangular ceramic dish, garnished with green herbs. Accompanying items include a small plate with pickled vegetables and cucumber slices, a wooden spoon, a dark bowl with chopsticks, and a cup of tea or broth on a light wooden tray.

Japanese-style dining room interior

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden beams, and shoji screens. A low wooden table is set with napkins and small items, surrounded by matching chairs. The walls feature sliding doors and a window with grid panes.

Eel and Salmon Roe Rice Bowl

A close-up of a Japanese rice bowl featuring grilled eel (unagi) slices, bright orange salmon roe (masago), and a raw egg yolk on top. A sprig of green herb garnishes the dish. The bowl sits on a wooden table with other dishes in the background.