The Ekiben of Eastern Japan

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<section data-class="titre-onglet-vert-gris" class=""><h2><b>eki</b>ben</h2></section>

<section data-class="texte-libre" class=""><div data-gramm_id="30d7a073-99a2-e19e-1b37-b66d5c1c745c" data-gramm="true" spellcheck="false" data-gramm_editor="true">Boxed lunches <g class="gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del" id="8" data-gr-id="8">bought</g> <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/in-japanese-train-stations" title="In Japanese train stations with your Japan Rail Pass">in a station</a> and eaten on the train, known as <g class="gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="9" data-gr-id="9">ekiben</g>, are a little-known art form in Japan. But many Japanese people take great pleasure in buying a carefully packed, beautifully arranged lunch of local specialties as they head towards their next destination.<br><br>Now you can too! We've listed some of the <g class="gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="7" data-gr-id="7">ekiben</g> consistently ranked as the most delicious and most unique lunches of Eastern Japan.</div><grammarly-btn><div class="_1BN1N Kzi1t BD-0J _7_mnr _1v-Lt _3MyEI _2DJZN" style="z-index: 2; transform: translate(587px, 88px);"><div class="_1HjH7"><div title="Found 3 errors in text" class="_3qe6h">3</div></div></div></grammarly-btn></section><section data-class="titre-onglet-gris" class=""><h2>Kōshū wine lunch - kobuchizawa station, yamanashi</h2></section><section data-class="bloc-2-colonnes-photos-texte" class=""><div class="fleft"><a><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/Le_Japon_en_Train/ekiben/koshuwine.jpg" alt="Kôshû wine lunch : KOBUCHIZAWA STATION, YAMANASHI"></div></a></div><div class="texte fleft">The Kōshū area in Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures, near Mt. Fuji, are known nationally for their wine. This ekiben has a tiny bottle of local white wine, accompanied by foods meant to compliment the taste, including steak and a little sushi.<br><br>You can find this ekiben at Kobuchizawa Station on the Chuo Line.</div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="titre-onglet-gris" class=""><h2>nikko masu sushi - tobu nikko station, nikko</h2></section><section data-class="bloc-2-colonnes-photos-texte" class=""><div class="fleft"><a><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/Le_Japon_en_Train/ekiben/nikkosushi.jpeg" alt="Nikko masu sushi : Tôbu nikko station"></div></a></div><div class="texte fleft">This beautiful ekiben has a stunning presentation, with its bright orange sushi contrasting against the toasted leaves it comes wrapped in. Masu sushi, made with type of trout found locally, is a specialty of the area, and a great lunch to pick up on your way between Tokyo and <a href="/japan-by-rail/itineraries/tokyo-nikko" title="Nikko">Nikko</a>.<br><br>Find this ekiben at the Tobu Nikko Station, run by Tobu Railways.</div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="titre-onglet-gris" class=""><h2>bokoi meshi - bokoi station, hokkaido</h2></section><section data-class="bloc-2-colonnes-photos-texte" class=""><div class="fleft"><a><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/Le_Japon_en_Train/ekiben/bokoimeshi.jpg" alt="Bokoi meshi : Bokoi station in Hokkaido"></div></a></div><div class="texte fleft">Some eager Japanese learners might recognize the kanji of this name (母恋) as "motherly love," but it's actually the name of the town in which you'll find this ekiben! The lunch is filled with lots of local treats, including rice mixed with northern clam and smoked cheeses.<br><br>You can purchase this ekiben at Bokoi Station on the Muroran Line in Hokkaido.</div><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="titre-onglet-gris" class=""><h2>chiba eki meibutsu yakihama don - chiba station, chiba</h2></section><section data-class="bloc-2-colonnes-photos-texte" class=""><div class="fleft"><a><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/Le_Japon_en_Train/ekiben/hamadon.jpg" alt="Ekiben Chiba station"></div></a></div><div class="texte fleft" data-gramm_id="87aac528-db37-410f-de2a-9c7e299b3982" data-gramm="true" spellcheck="false" data-gramm_editor="true">If you can't make it up north for Hokkaido clams, Chiba's famous Hamaguri clams are just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Tokyo! This donburi-style bento comes served up in a giant clamshell. On the bottom is rice with burdock root mixed in, and on <g class="gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="8" data-gr-id="8">top</g> there are three different types of grilled clams.<br><br>This <g class="gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="7" data-gr-id="7">ekiben</g> is available at Chiba Station <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/chuo-line-from-ryogoku-to-nakano" title="Discover the Chuo Line in Tokyo with your Japan Rail Pass">on the Sobu Line</a> connecting to Tokyo.</div><grammarly-btn><div class="_1BN1N Kzi1t BD-0J _7_mnr _1v-Lt _3MyEI _2DJZN" style="z-index: 2; transform: translate(539px, 182px);"><div class="_1HjH7"><div title="Found 2 errors in text" class="_3qe6h">2</div></div></div></grammarly-btn><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="titre-onglet-gris" class=""><h2>Toro kinme shioyaki bento - izukyu shimoda station, izu</h2></section><section data-class="bloc-2-colonnes-photos-texte" class=""><div class="fleft"><a><div class="image"><img src="/sites/default/files/legacy/japan_rail_pass/public/files/Le_Japon_en_Train/ekiben/torokinme.JPG" alt="Toro kinme shioyaki : IZUKYU SHIMODA STATION"></div></a></div><div class="texte fleft" data-gramm_id="b87b8d3d-389e-de12-130f-0e978b42ca44" data-gramm="true" spellcheck="false" data-gramm_editor="true">If you're visiting Izu, this is a great opportunity to try hearty, healthy, and delicious Japanese fare. The highlight of this <g class="gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="7" data-gr-id="7">ekiben</g> is the salt-grilled Kinme, or Sea Bream, accompanied by crisped nori and a piece of lemon to squeeze on top.<br><br>Find this <g class="gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="6" data-gr-id="6">ekiben</g> at Izu Shimoda Station, run by <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/izu-craile" title="The Izu Craile with your Japan Rail Pass">the Izukyu Railway</a>.<br></div><grammarly-btn><div class="_1BN1N Kzi1t BD-0J _7_mnr _1v-Lt _3MyEI _2DJZN" style="z-index: 2; transform: translate(539px, 146px);"><div class="_1HjH7"><div title="Found 2 errors in text" class="_3qe6h">2</div></div></div></grammarly-btn><div class="clearfix"></div></section><section data-class="texte-libre" class=""><div data-gramm_id="bae3cc97-87e9-f6d8-d2fb-c994a0063034" data-gramm="true" spellcheck="false" data-gramm_editor="true">As you make your way with <a href="/jr-pass" title="The Japan Rail Pass">your Japan Rail Pass</a> through the <a href="/pass-regional/east/jr-east-pass" title="JR East Pass">Kanto Region</a>, whether it's to <a href="/japan-by-rail/itineraries/mount-fuji" title="Mount Fuji">Mt. Fuji</a>, <a href="/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/ski-spots-by-rail" title="Ski Spots by Rail">Nagano</a>, Hokkaido, or all the amazing places in between, treat yourself to the ultimate <a href="/train-in-japan" title="In Japanese train with your Japan Rail Pass">Japan train experience</a> with an <g class="gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="5" data-gr-id="5">ekiben</g>!</div><grammarly-btn><div class="_1BN1N Kzi1t BD-0J _7_mnr _1v-Lt _3MyEI _2DJZN" style="z-index: 2; transform: translate(587px, 34px);"><div class="_1HjH7"><div title="Found 1 error in text" class="_3qe6h">1</div></div></div></grammarly-btn></section>

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