山口県·海鮮
Tenjin Hamo (Hofu)
The 'Tenjin Hamo' is an elegant white-fleshed eel that colors the summer season in Hofu. The waters off the coast of Hofu, enriched by nutrients flowing from the Sawa River, are shallow and ideal for hamo spawning, making this area known since ancient times as a prosperous site for hamo fishing. While much of the catch was once shipped to the Kansai region, local restaurants formed the 'Hamo Juku' (Hamo Guild) to brand the eel dishes prepared by their skilled artisans as 'Tenjin Hamo,' aiming to let locals enjoy the freshness firsthand. The name is inspired by Hofu Tenmangu, which is said to be the first Tenmangu shrine established in Japan. Its peak season is from early summer to early autumn. When you savor the flesh—meticulously deboned by artisans and served as yubiki or tempura—it becomes a refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in the Seto Inland Sea.
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