Anagomeshi Ueno Miyajimaguchi Main Branch
あなごめし うえの 宮島口本店
The originator of anago rice, founded in 1901. It began as a railway bento vendor at Miyajima Station and sits right beside the Miyajimaguchi ferry pier.
Often called the birthplace of anago rice, the shop began when founder Ueno Hitoyoshi sold railway bento at Miyajima Station. Grilled sea eel is laid over rice cooked in dashi, and dine-in portions come in small, medium and large, served with red miso soup and pickles. The takeout bento is equally famous and goes on sale at 9 a.m. The restaurant has about 32 seats and does not take reservations, so expect a long queue at peak times. It closes when sold out. On the second floor, the restaurant Hitoyoshi offers anago set meals by reservation. Located on the Miyajimaguchi side across the water, it is a short walk from JR Miyajimaguchi Station and the ferry pier, convenient before or after visiting the island.
Opening hours
Restaurant 10:00-19:00 (until 18:00 on Wednesdays); bento sales from 9:00, while supplies last. Generally open year-round. Wednesday hours vary by source, so check ahead.
Nearby sights
- Kiyomori Shrine
- Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarin)
- Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
- Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
- Daigan-ji Temple
- Senjokaku & Five-storied Pagoda
- Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center
- Tahoto Pagoda