Hyorokutei Fujiya Ryokan Yugawara

A bit expensive, perhaps, but excellent taste and a warm service and atmosphere. Loved the wall panels.

Excellent lunch experience in an authentic old Ryokan. Really good choice of dishes, we had unagi and taste was simply delicious. Well worth the visit!

Confusing and unwelcoming entrance policies. Would skip.

(Translated by Google) The other day, I finally made it to Hyorokutei, a restaurant I'd been wanting to try. The eel was truly exquisite, and I was blown away. The moment they opened the lid of the earthenware pot that was brought to me, the fragrant aroma that wafted through the air instantly stimulated my appetite. Inside, the plump rice and shiny eel were beautifully arranged, and the mere appearance alone made it a feast. With one bite, the outside was fragrant, while the inside was soft and juicy. The sauce wasn't too sweet, perfectly complementing the umami of the eel. The rice, cooked in the earthenware pot, had a nice graininess, and the combination with the eel's fat and sauce made it delicious down to the last bite. And the crunchy texture, enjoyed hitsumabushi-style, was also fantastic. I enjoyed it as is, then with condiments, and finally with dashi broth like ochazuke, fully enjoying the changing flavors. The balance between the crispy, fragrant exterior and the plump interior was exquisite, keeping me coming back for more. The restaurant had a calming atmosphere, and the attentive service made it very comfortable. It was a slightly luxurious meal, but the satisfaction was definitely worth the price. It was a flavor that I would recommend to eel lovers, as well as those who don't usually eat it. While eel is often associated with summer, this is a restaurant you'll want to visit no matter the season. I was impressed by the fluffy clay pot rice, the fragrant hitsumabushi, and each and every dish, each one packed with meticulous preparation. I'll definitely be back. (Original) 先日、念願の「瓢六亭」へ行ってきました。評判通り、うなぎが本当に絶品で感動しました。まず運ばれてきた土鍋の蓋を開けた瞬間、ふわっと広がる香ばしい香りに食欲が一気に刺激されます。中にはふっくらとしたご飯と、照りのあるうなぎが美しく並び、その見た目だけでご馳走感が溢れていました。一口食べると、外は香ばしく、中は柔らかくてジューシー。タレは甘すぎず、うなぎの旨みをしっかり引き立ててくれます。土鍋で炊き上げられたご飯は粒立ちが良く、うなぎの脂やタレと絡み合って最後まで美味しくいただけました。 そして、ひつまぶしスタイルで楽しむカリカリ食感も最高。最初はそのまま、次は薬味をのせて、最後は出汁をかけてお茶漬け風にと、味の変化を存分に堪能できました。特に、表面をパリッと焼き上げた香ばしさと、中のふっくら感のバランスが絶妙で、箸が止まらなくなります。 お店の雰囲気も落ち着いており、丁寧な接客でとても居心地が良かったです。少し贅沢な食事ですが、間違いなく値段以上の満足感があります。うなぎ好きはもちろん、普段あまり食べない方にもぜひ一度味わってほしいと思える味でした。「うなぎ＝夏」というイメージがありますが、ここは季節を問わず行きたくなるお店です。ふっくらとした土鍋ご飯、香ばしいひつまぶし、そして丁寧な仕事ぶりが詰まった一皿一皿に感動しました。また必ず訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) My favorite room is still comfortable, but dinner was full of fried foods, which was disappointing. Matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, Pacific saury spring rolls, sweet potatoes, burdock, and shiitake mushrooms - I wish they'd cut me off. The sukiyaki-style beef was salty, and the soup had fried gluten and figs, and the oily broth was not tasty. What on earth happened? I was really looking forward to staying here after 10 months, so I'm very disappointed. I'm planning to return in January, but I'll think about it. (Original) お気に入りの部屋は変わらずに快適ですが、夕食が揚げ物続きで閉口しました。松茸、栗、秋刀魚の春巻き、さつまいも、牛蒡、どんこ椎茸と勘弁してほしいです。すき焼き風の牛肉はしょっぱくて、お吸い物にもお麩と無花果の揚げ物が入っていて油の浮かんだお出汁は美味しくないです。いったいどうしたのでしょうか？10ヶ月ぶりの宿泊でとても楽しみにしていたのに残念でなりません。１月に再訪予定ですが考えます。