This is a set of three extra-large long kabayaki (whole fillets of eel grilled with a sweet soy glaze), 180g–200g each, made from Japanese eel (domestic) and delivered wrapped in a furoshiki (traditional wrapping cloth). The manufacturer is listed as 浜名湖うなぎのたなか of Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture. If you plan to give it as a gift, it is hard to tell whether the contents are the same whichever furoshiki color or sticker you choose, whether there is guidance on storage and thawing, and whether noshi (gift wrapping label) can be used. This article organizes the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews into five points: quantity, storage and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 浜名湖 うなぎのたなか 特大長蒲焼き3本 風呂敷包み 静岡産 (an excerpt of the shop’s listing; in English: Extra-Large Long Kabayaki x 3, Furoshiki Wrap. The shop’s name includes the wording “静岡産”, which means “from Shizuoka”)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
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| Product type | Unagi no kabayaki (eel grilled with a sweet soy glaze)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Quantity | Set of 3 extra-large long kabayaki (180g–200g each). Sauce, sansho (Japanese pepper), and clear soup (suimono) are included. At 180g–200g × 3 fillets, the total is 540g–600gSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (the total is our calculation) |
| Servings | The product name says “3〜5人前” (3 to 5 servings) and the description says “おおよそ3〜5人用” (roughly for 3 to 5 people) (the shop’s wording)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Options | Furoshiki color: red / navy / green Sticker: 内祝 (return gift) / お歳暮 (year-end gift) / お年賀 (New Year gift) / お祝 (celebration) / 誕生日 (birthday) / 快気祝 (thanks for recovery) / 志 (memorial-service return gift) / お供 (offering) / お見舞 (get-well gift) / お礼 (thanks) / 出産祝 (childbirth celebration) / no sticker Whichever you choose, the contents (3 extra-large long kabayaki) are the sameSource: purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
| Storage | Not confirmed (no storage temperature was found on the product page) |
| Best-before date | Stated as 7 days refrigerated and 2 months frozen. The starting point is Not confirmed.Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Thawing | Not confirmed |
| Origin of main ingredient | Japanese eel (domestic). The product name also contains the wording “静岡産” (“from Shizuoka”), but the ingredients field says only “国産” (domestic), and the breakdown within Japan, such as the prefecture, is Not confirmed.Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed (see the “Manufacturer” row below for the manufacturer’s location) |
| Condition / how to eat (heating required?) | We found no statement on the product page saying whether it is raw or already cooked. The page explains that the eel is first grilled plain (shirayaki), then steamed and finished as kabayaki. Guidance on warming and how to eat it is Not confirmed.Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Delivery | The delivery temperature type (chilled or frozen) is Not confirmed. Shipping is described as “最強翌日配送” (next-day delivery): orders received by 3 p.m. are delivered the next day (excluding the shop’s regular holidays). The お歳暮 (year-end gift) sticker ships on or after November 30 and the お年賀 (New Year gift) sticker on or after December 25 (there are also options that ship on or after January 5)Source: purchase section and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | 浜名湖うなぎのたなか (172 Shirawa, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Shop | 浜名湖 うなぎのたなか (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page lists the ingredients as follows (Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 14, 2026).
- Unagi kabayaki: Japanese eel (domestic), soy sauce (contains wheat), sugars (sugar, high-fructose glucose syrup, starch syrup), mirin, starch, caramel color, annatto, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), (some ingredients contain wheat and soybeans)
- Included sauce and sansho: soy sauce (traditionally brewed), sugar, mirin, (some ingredients contain wheat and soybeans), sansho (Japanese pepper)
The ingredients field states that the product contains wheat and soybeans. We found no inconsistency within the product page. If you have an allergy, contact the seller before buying, or be sure to check the ingredient label on the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 14, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity and servings | 3 extra-large long kabayaki (180g–200g each). Sauce, sansho, and clear soup included. The shop’s stated servings are 3 to 5 | Product name and product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Best-before is stated as 7 days refrigerated and 2 months frozen. Storage temperature and thawing method are Not confirmed | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Wheat and soybeans are listed. The eel is Japanese eel (domestic), and the ingredients field says only “domestic”. The breakdown within Japan, such as the prefecture, is Not confirmed | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | Furoshiki wrap (choose red, navy, or green). The purchase options do not include noshi; you choose an occasion sticker (return gift, year-end gift, New Year gift, etc.). Whether noshi is supported is unconfirmed | Purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | Rakuten Ichiba rating 4.76/5 (166 reviews). We read the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s standard order, plus 3 reviews filtered to ★3 (posted July 2011–August 2026, latest August 2026; 15 within the past 2 years). The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many reviews say it was appreciated by the person who received it as a gift, and 2 reviews mention the amount or taste of the sauce as a concern | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 14, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
This product arrives wrapped in a furoshiki. The purchase options on the product page do not include noshi (gift wrapping label). Instead, you choose an occasion sticker (Source: purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 14, 2026). An image of the shop’s wrapping guide mentions “無地熨斗” (plain noshi), but it is not among this product’s purchase options, so whether noshi is supported is unconfirmed. If you need noshi, please check with the shop before buying.
- Furoshiki: choose from three colors, red, navy, or green
- Sticker: 内祝 (return gift) / お歳暮 (year-end gift) / お年賀 (New Year gift) / お祝 (celebration) / 誕生日 (birthday) / 快気祝 (thanks for recovery) / 志 (memorial-service return gift) / お供 (offering) / お見舞 (get-well gift) / お礼 (thanks) / 出産祝 (childbirth celebration) / no sticker. You choose the type of sticker rather than the inscription on a noshi paper
- Shipping start: the お歳暮 (year-end gift) sticker ships on or after November 30 and the お年賀 (New Year gift) sticker on or after December 25 (there are also options that ship on or after January 5). The other stickers are shown as “最強配送可” (fast shipping available). Some options still show a past event in the shipping-estimate field, so please check the page before ordering
- Box / packaging: whether a gift box, simple gift box, or gift wrapping is available is not stated on the product page, and is Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: we could not confirm these
Of the 59 reviews we read in standard order, more than half show a purpose of giving it as a gift. Many describe giving it for Father’s Day, Ochugen (midsummer gift), birthdays, or uchi-iwai (return gifts) to parents, grandparents, or relatives (a trend within what we read; it may not reflect the product’s current condition. Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 14, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Ratings are as of the date viewed and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.76 / 5 | 166 | October 14, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 129 / 4★ 34 / 3★ 3 / 2★ 0 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 14, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s standard order (posted July 2011 to August 2026; latest August 2026) and 3 reviews filtered to ★3 (posted June 2013 to June 2014). There were no ★1 or ★2 reviews. Of the reviews in standard order, 15 were posted within the past 2 years (since October 2024), so many are older posts. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Appreciated by the recipient
About 25 of the 59 reviews in standard order (about 6 of them within the past 2 years) said it was appreciated by the person it was given to.
Size and satisfying portion
About 14 of the 59 reviews in standard order (about 4 of them within the past 2 years) said it was large or impressive.
Tender flesh
About 12 of the 59 reviews in standard order (about 3 of them within the past 2 years) said the flesh was tender or plump.
Look of the furoshiki wrap
About 12 of the 59 reviews in standard order (about 2 of them within the past 2 years) mentioned the high-end feel or appearance of the furoshiki wrap.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 14, 2026). Counts are approximations from counting keywords and checking by eye
What Reviewers Note
Amount and taste of the sauce
2 reviews, among the 59 in standard order and the 3 filtered to ★3, said the amount or taste of the included sauce felt lacking (both were ★4 reviews, and neither was posted within the past 2 years).
How to check: the details of the included sauce are in the “Quantity” row of “Basic Information” in this article. We found no shop guidance on preparing extra sauce.
Because Rakuten shows 0 reviews at ★1 and ★2, the layer of dissatisfied reviews is thin within what we read, but note that many of the posts are old.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 14, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You want to give unagi kabayaki wrapped in a furoshiki
- You want to choose the type of sticker to match the occasion
- You want to share 3 fillets (180g–200g each) among the 3 to 5 people the shop states
Who Should Be Careful
- You have a wheat or soybean allergy (listed in the ingredients field)
- You want to know the storage temperature, thawing method, and delivery temperature type in advance (all are not confirmed)
- You want to rely on an inscription on noshi paper (the purchase options do not include noshi; stickers are chosen instead; noshi support is unconfirmed)
- You are concerned about the amount of the included sauce (2 reviews point it out)
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Summary
- 3 extra-large long kabayaki (180g–200g each); the shop’s stated servings are 3 to 5. You can choose the furoshiki color and sticker, but the contents are the same
- Best-before is stated as 7 days refrigerated and 2 months frozen. Storage temperature, thawing method, and delivery temperature type are not confirmed, and the allergens listed are wheat and soybeans
- The purchase options do not include noshi; you choose an occasion sticker (noshi support is unconfirmed). Reviews (trends within what we read) include many posts saying it was appreciated as a gift, and the concern is the amount or taste of the sauce in 2 reviews
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 14, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “浜名湖 うなぎのたなか” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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