Rin
麟
Unagi in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 4 min walk from Shin-Hamamatsu Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 unagi restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu)
- 40%of high-end restaurants in Shizuoka have a higher dinner budget
- 3 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Rin is 2nd of the 4 unagi restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu). Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 40% of the high-end restaurants in Shizuoka in this guide. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (3 times; one of 6 in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2024, and 2026. It takes bookings by phone only; 0 of the 4 unagi restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 62% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Unagi restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shun | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | Mon, Tue |
| Rin | #2 | ¥13,000 | ¥5,000 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Shin-Hamamatsu | Wed |
| Unagi Tsukamoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Shin-Hamamatsu | — |
| Kappou Hiiragi | — | ¥16,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Shin-Shizuoka | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Tatami room |
How to book Rin
- Call 080-4526-0024 (+81-80-4526-0024 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Unadon
Lunch
¥5,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Hamana Lake Shiko Unadon
Lunch
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,000 more than the one above
Special Course with Eel and Beef
Dinner
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥8,000–9,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | December 2020 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Shin-Hamamatsu Station.
Also near: Hamamatsu: 7 min · Dai-Ichi-dōri: 8 min
- Leave Shin-Hamamatsu Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left at PRONTO and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Rin.
Look for
麟
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
麟静岡県浜松市中央区千歳町42-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 42-2 Chitosecho Naka-ku Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0934 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 7 to 8-minute walk from Hamamatsu Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Rin closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Rin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Rin?
Shin-Hamamatsu Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Hamamatsu Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.