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Ekiben

Station bento references by region, ingredients and price range.

14 entries · curated by hand

Prices are reference figures, not live quotes. Open an entry for its source, where available, and confirm current availability and rules with the operator.

Tsugaru Kaikyo Umi no Takarabune — Yoshidaya

A seafood sushi bento from Hachinohe-based Yoshidaya. The current operator catalogue identifies it as Tsugaru Kaikyo Umi no Takarabune and lists ¥1,780 including tax. The company’s shop page includes the Buna no Mori counter inside Shin-Aomori Station’s Shinkansen ticket gates and Hachinohe’s Shinkansen-side bento counter. These are sales points for Yoshidaya’s range, not a promise that this exact box is in stock. Check the counter and access requirements before going. Operator catalogue and shop page checked 1 November 2026. Read the package for current ingredients and dietary information.

¥1780 #seafood#sushi

Tochikuken Kashiwa-meshi (Small)

Chicken-broth rice topped with chicken and egg, from Tochikuken’s Orio kashiwa-meshi tradition dating to 1921. This entry refers to the small version (No. 1105, 250g), listed at ¥860 including tax; the larger 340g version is ¥970. Official menu checked 23 October 2026. The operator has an Orio Station shop; availability and reservation arrangements depend on the shop, so check its current listing before travelling.

¥860 #chicken#fukuoka

Daruma Bento (Takasaki)

Takaben’s Daruma Bento contains chicken as well as vegetables and seasoned rice; it is not a vegetarian option. The red daruma-shaped container can be reused as a coin bank. The operator lists ¥1,500 including tax and sales at Takasaki Station, with a stated station sales window of 06:30–20:30; shop hours and stock can vary. Product page checked 1 November 2026. Wheat is listed among the eight major regulated allergens, but this short entry is not a complete ingredient or allergy guide. Check the package and ask the operator about any dietary requirement before buying.

¥1500 #chicken#daruma

Toge no Kamameshi — Oginoya (Ceramic Pot)

Oginoya’s rice-and-chicken ekiben in a Mashiko ceramic pot. This entry is the standard ceramic version, listed at ¥1,500 including tax; paper-container and chilled versions have their own listings and handling instructions. The current menu includes chicken, quail egg and vegetables, so it is not vegetarian. The operator lists Yokokawa Station’s stall and its nearby main shop among the sales points, as well as several other stations and shops. Product page checked 1 November 2026. Verify shop hours and stock before making a special trip; a catalogue listing does not reserve a pot.

¥1500 #chicken#quail-egg

Anagomeshi Ueno — Takeaway Bento (Standard Size)

Grilled conger eel over seasoned rice from Ueno, near Miyajimaguchi Station. Buy at the Miyajimaguchi main shop at 1-5-11 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi; this is a shop near the station, not a guaranteed platform sale. The standard takeaway size is ¥2,700 including tax, with small ¥2,430 and large ¥3,240 options. Bento sales are 09:00–19:00, ending at 18:00 on Wednesdays or earlier if sold out. Reservations can be made from one month ahead, but reserved orders still join the collection queue. Operator information checked 1 November 2026. Restaurant seating has a separate arrangement.

¥2700 #seafood#anago

Mori Ikameshi — Abe Shoten (Local Sales Reference)

Abe Shoten’s squid-and-rice speciality dates to 1941 and is associated with Mori Station in Hokkaido. For a visit, the operator lists Shibata Shoten in front of Mori Station and Lawson Fujimi as year-round sales points; quantities and sales times vary with the season. Platform hawking is described as a short summer arrangement, so do not rely on buying it on a November platform stop. This local-sales entry has no verified current counter price. The separately packaged online products have different quantities and prices. Operator company and sales-location page checked 1 November 2026. Confirm availability before travelling.

Anagomeshi Bento — Maneki Foods (M-015)

Maneki Foods’ M-015 Anagomeshi Bento is conger eel simmered in sauce over rice cooked in the operator’s stock. The current catalogue price is ¥1,300 including tax. Use the M-015 name when asking about availability: the operator also sells conger-eel sushi and a separate grilled-and-simmered eel box. The company offers Himeji Station collection reservations with orders requested three days ahead. Product and reservation information checked 1 November 2026. Confirm the collection point and stock; this entry does not guarantee a box at every Himeji Station counter.

¥1300 #seafood#anago

Hyakumangoku Bento — Otomoro

A compartment bento from Otomoro, whose official shop is in Kanazawa Station’s Hyakubangai Anto shopping area. The current product lists egg, fish, salmon pressed sushi, vegetables and chicken prepared in a jibuni style. Listed at ¥1,500 including tax, checked 23 October 2026. Contents can change seasonally, and a menu listing does not guarantee same-day stock. Contact the station shop if you need a particular box or have dietary requirements.

¥1500 #mixed#kanazawa

Kiyoken Shiumai Bento

Kiyoken’s standard Shiumai Bento pairs five shumai dumplings with rice, chicken, tuna, egg and other accompaniments. It is different from the red-bean-rice reservation version and the frozen products. The official product page lists ¥1,180 including tax and dates the standard bento’s introduction to 1954. Checked 1 November 2026. Use the operator’s shop finder to choose a Yokohama-area counter and confirm current hours or stock. The recipe includes meat, fish and egg; the package and current operator allergen information should guide dietary decisions.

¥1180 #meat#shumai

Mo-taro Bento — Aratake (Japanese Black Beef)

Aratake’s sukiyaki-style Japanese Black beef bento with Mie-grown Koshihikari rice. Its cow-shaped container plays the melody Furusato when opened. Released 28 September 2002; the operator lists ¥2,000 including tax from 1 September 2026. Source checked 23 October 2026. Aratake has a shop inside JR Matsusaka Station, but stock is not guaranteed. Check the operator’s stock and reservation information before travelling.

¥2000 #meat#japanese-black-beef

Charcoal-Grilled Gyutan Bento — Kobayashi (Self-Heating)

This entry is Kobayashi’s Sumibiyaki Gyutan Bento: charcoal-grilled, salt-seasoned beef tongue over barley rice in a self-heating container. The operator lists ¥1,880 including tax and an approximately five-to-six-minute heating time after pulling the cord. It is different from the company’s cheaper Amiyaki version and its non-heating tongue bento. Product page checked 1 November 2026. The operator has shops connected to Sendai Station, but check the exact shop’s selection before relying on this particular box. Follow the package instructions and eat within its stated use-by period; the heater is not a substitute for appropriate storage.

¥1880 #meat#beef-tongue

Momotaro no Matsurizushi — Miyoshino Honten

Miyoshino Honten’s sushi bento comes in a peach-shaped container, linking the box to Okayama’s Momotaro association. The current product includes vinegared rice, egg, shrimp, conger eel and other fish and vegetables. The operator’s standard product page lists ¥1,250 including tax; the larger anniversary Tokujō Matsurizushi is a different product. Checked 1 November 2026. The company lists a shop in Okayama Station, while online delivery and collection have their own area and order conditions. Confirm the station counter’s stock before travelling and consult the package for ingredients; this seafood bento is not vegetarian.

¥1250 #seafood#chirashi-sushi

Masunosushi Ichiju — Minamoto (Single Tier)

Minamoto’s single-tier pressed trout sushi combines fish, vinegared Toyama-grown rice and bamboo leaves. This entry refers to Masunosushi Ichiju, listed at ¥2,200 including tax; the small round size, premium version and double pack are different products. Operator product page checked 1 November 2026. The company has Toyama Station sales points, but confirm the shop and stock if you need a specific size. Its ingredient information includes fish and seasoning-related allergens, so “pressed sushi” is not a dietary certification. Follow the package’s storage and use-by instructions; this is not a freshly made-to-order sushi counter.

¥2200 #seafood#trout

Gyuniku Domannaka — Shinkineya (Yonezawa)

Shinkineya’s beef-and-rice bento is a Yonezawa speciality, named after the Domannaka rice variety. The operator’s main catalogue lists the standard beef version at ¥1,620 including tax; salt, miso and curry versions have separate identities. The factory shop is at 3-1-1 Higashi, Yonezawa, opposite Yonezawa Station, and the operator also lists station and NewDays outlets. The platform counter is listed for Fridays, weekends and public holidays, so it should not be assumed to open daily. Operator catalogue and sales-point information checked 1 November 2026. Confirm hours and same-day stock before travelling.

¥1620 #meat#beef