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In Yamagata's Sagae City, "Soba Restaurant Hifumi" is a renowned soba restaurant known for its deep-flavored broth and aromatic handmade soba. The most popular dish, "Niku Soba," features chicken with rich umami. The restaurant also offers creative new dishes, such as "Spicy Tsukesoba Nidaime," catering to spice lovers. The bright interior includes counter, table, tatami, and standing areas, offering a casual yet enjoyable dining experience.
All over Japan, you can find unique local soba varieties, each offering a fresh take on the traditional dish. Some famous examples include Nagano's "Shinshu soba," Fukui's "Echizen soba," which is served with grated radish, chopped green onions, and bonito flakes, Yamaguchi's "Kawara soba," featuring tea soba served on a hot tile topped with shredded egg and sweet-simmered beef, and Hyogo's "Izushi Sarasoba," where small portions of soba are served with plenty of condiments. Enjoy the authentic taste of local soba while exploring different regions.
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京都宇治 藤井茗縁
Experience authentic Uji tea in Shibuya, sourced from the Kyoto Uji Fujii Tea Garden, which has been cultivating Uji tea since the Muromachi period (1333-1573). Relish the refined flavors and delicate sweetness of these premium tea leaves. The menu offers a variety of options, from savory dishes such as Uji Matcha Chazuke and Chakaiseki Set to sweet treats made with Uji green tea. Set in a modern yet serene Japanese-style interior, the tea house provides a relaxing atmosphere. Conveniently located just a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station, it’s easily accessible via the JR and Inokashira lines.
そば処 ひふみ
In Yamagata's Sagae City, "Soba Restaurant Hifumi" is a renowned soba restaurant known for its deep-flavored broth and aromatic handmade soba. The most popular dish, "Niku Soba," features chicken with rich umami. The restaurant also offers creative new dishes, such as "Spicy Tsukesoba Nidaime," catering to spice lovers. The bright interior includes counter, table, tatami, and standing areas, offering a casual yet enjoyable dining experience.
つばめ屋
Located just a 3-minute walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, Tsubameya is a soba restaurant known for its authentic tempura made with fresh, local ingredients from the Yamashiro area. The menu also features cha soba made with Uji matcha, offering a uniquely local flavor. The restaurant uses carefully selected buckwheat flour, primarily sourced from Kyoto Prefecture and blended with flour from neighboring Shiga, to craft its exquisite soba.
福籠
A distinctive establishment offering different experiences on weekdays and weekends. Weekend service highlights soba made from the "Yatsuo native variety," cultivated with Toyama’s clear water and natural environment, then stone-milled and fully hand-cut for a refined finish. Sweets made with soba flour present aromatic flavor with restrained calories, creating a satisfying yet light indulgence. Weekdays feature the visually striking "Hanakago Fermentation Gozen," a set of obanzai prepared with house-made fermented seasonings and seasonal local ingredients, with flavors enriched by wild mountain and field produce gathered by the owner. Lunch service concludes once items sell out, while evening dining operates by reservation only.
出石皿そば 玄
"Izushi Sarasoba Gen", located near Tatsumiyagura Clock Tower, the iconic symbol of Izushi Town in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a beloved soba restaurant dedicated to mastering the art of handmade sara soba. True to the meaning of its name Gen (“to master”), the restaurant is uncompromising in its pursuit of quality, using only the finest buckwheat flour and condiments. A single order of Izushi Sara Soba includes five small plates of noodles, which can be enjoyed with various toppings like egg, grated yam, green onion, and wasabi, allowing diners to explore a variety of flavor combinations. As part of a fun local tradition, those who eat 20 plates (adults) or 15 plates (children) receive a Gen Sara Soba Certificate. Collect five of these and you’ll be awarded the coveted “Gensoba Expert Pass,” which grants you free sara soba (up to 15 plates per visit) for an entire year. In addition to its famed soba, the shop also sells original merchandise, including T-shirts, plates, and coffee cups—making it a memorable stop for both locals and visitors.
スタンド藤乃
A sister restaurant of the popular "Soba Restaurant Fujino" in Fukushima-ku, Osaka opened in Grand Front Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station.You can casually enjoy "Kawachi duck" from the Tsumura head office, a specialty of Osaka, and authentic nihachi soba (buckwheat noodles) in a stand-style restaurant.The "Kawachi Kamo oyakodon and soba set" is popular for lunch. The oyakodon is a gem of a dish, with richly flavored duck meat intertwined with a thick egg.At night, enjoy "Kawachi Kamo Tataki" and other dishes with a variety of local sake, wine, or champagne.
千の里休
"Sennorikyu" is a restaurant specialising in carefully crafted soba and traditional Japanese cuisine. Popular dishes feature health-conscious and beauty-enhancing ingredients, including "Kyoto Duck", known for its rich, high-quality fat, as well as 90% soba noodles, rice flour noodles, and chia seed noodles. Soba is prepared daily by a skilled soba chef, offering handmade noodles of exceptional quality.
創作そばバル ぱいせん
Located near JR Mutsuminato Station, the soba bar serves handmade soba noodles made from locally grown buckwheat flour, stone-milled to give them a distinctive stickiness and aroma. Diners can savour a variety of creative soba dishes centred around "Hashikami Soba" in a laid-back setting. The bar also sets up stalls at various events to promote the appeal of "Hashikami Soba".
古式健珍蕎麦 慈久庵
"Jikyuan" is located in the naturally rich mountain valley of Hitachiota City. It is a famous soba restaurant known only to those in the know, and queues form on weekends. The owner practices slash-and-burn farming, and the soba is made entirely in-house, from growing the buckwheat to milling it, resulting in fresh, chewy, and fragrant soba. In addition to the classic bamboo steamer soba, the topped kenchin soba is a must-try. Kenchin soba, a recreation of the good old Ibaraki local cuisine, is a masterpiece, with noodles that fall apart easily in a soup rich in dashi and vegetables.The interior, richly accented with wood, offers a calming ambience. Terrace and veranda seating are designated for guests with reservations for the "Traditional Kenchin Soba Set", providing an exclusive setting.
出雲そばきがる
A restaurant located near Matsue Castle where you can enjoy freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled Izumo soba. We carefully select and secure locally grown buckwheat seeds, including those from Matsue, to make "Gensoba" with the shells attached. The "Gensoba", which is carefully stored, is milled every day using homemade flour in a stone mill, and the soba noodles are made using skilled techniques. The dashi is a carefully selected natural dashi flavored with local seasonings. We are particular about customer service and creating a space with a spirit of hospitality so that you can enjoy delicious soba noodles.
食事処 とちの茶屋
"Restaurant Tochino Chaya" sits gracefully on the shores of Lake Towada in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. The menu features freshly caught char and rainbow trout from Lake Towada, along with regional Tohoku specialties, including Nanbu soba and Inaniwa udon. Guests can savor the rich local food culture in a warm, wood-accented space that captures the nostalgic charm of travel in Japan. A glass-walled dining area offers panoramic views of Lake Towada, whose scenery transforms beautifully with each season. With approximately 100 table seats and 30 tatami-style seats, the restaurant welcomes a wide range of guests—from families and friends to tour groups—providing a comfortable dining experience for every occasion.
鶏匠庵 白鳥荘
Located approximately a 5-minute drive from Shirotori IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, "Keishoan Shirotori-so," operated directly by the "Torishige Shoten Group," a poultry wholesaler, is set in a renovated traditional house that evokes a retro-modern hideaway. The interior features red carpeting and antique-style furnishings, creating an elegant atmosphere. The menu highlights premium chicken dishes and soba, featuring fresh eggs, "Okumino Kojidori" chicken, and carefully cultivated rice and vegetables, all prepared by the head of the establishment. On fair days, the terrace opens for pet-friendly dining in a natural setting, where seasonal activities such as barbecues are also held.
登城
Located in Izushi Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, which exudes the charm of a historic castle town, "Tojou" serves the local specialty Izushi Sara Soba alongside scenic views of the Tatsuko Tower - which once told time - and the ruins of Izushi Castle.Tojo purchases whole buckwheat with its seed coat still attached from contracted farmers, and by thoroughly controlling the temperature and humidity, the flavor of new soba is maintained all year round. The soba is made using buckwheat flour carefully ground in a stone mill and then milled in-house, resulting in popular soba that is "freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled." The spacious restaurant is equipped with table seating, tatami rooms, and terrace seating, and there are also wheelchair-accessible toilets and diaper changing stations.
沖縄料理屋ゆくりBar
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Abeno Station and the Hankai Tramway Abeno Stop, "Okinawa Restaurant Yukuri Bar" offers a warm, laid-back atmosphere built around the idea of creating a space where every generation can relax. Authentic Okinawan flavors are crafted by chefs from Okinawa using ingredients sourced from the islands, accompanied by a wide selection of small plates suited to casual drinks or shared meals with family and friends. A retro-style dagashi corner adds a playful touch, creating an experience that appeals to both children and adults. With a diverse menu that shifts with seasonal ingredients and daily preparations, each visit brings a new taste of Okinawa in a welcoming, easygoing setting.
そば彩蕎子
"Sobasai Kyoko" is located within the Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings in Izushi Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo, where an atmosphere of the Edo period remains. Stepping past the noren reveals a welcoming interior centered on a traditional earthen-floor space, creating a comfortable, character-filled setting away from the bustle of the streets. The handmade soba, prepared by removing the dark outer husk of the buckwheat and stone-grinding the white inner portion, is known for its pale color, subtle sweetness, and smooth texture. The menu includes the local specialty "Izushi Sara Soba" served on small Izushi ware plates, along with hot "Herring Soba," cold "Grated Radish Soba," "Soba Dumplings," as well as udon dishes and local sake.
大江山 鬼そば屋
This is the birthplace of Oeyama's specialty, "Oni Soba", a beloved dish for over 160 years since the Edo period. "Oni Soba" refers to thick, firm, 100% buckwheat soba noodles, handmade from domestically grown whole buckwheat and milled in-house. The name is said to have originated from the phrase "kowai (hard) ki (raw) soba," which became "ki (oni=devil) soba" and eventually evolved into "Oni soba." While the traditional way to enjoy "Oni Soba" is as "Kake soba (served in hot broth)", the seventh-generation owner has continued to innovate with new creations. In addition to the popular "Toriten soba (soba topped with chicken tempura)", guests can enjoy a diverse range of soba noodles with different thicknesses and serving styles, as well as local specialities such as "Maizuru fish pickles (regional fish)" and "Yamabuki no Umani (mountain butterbur simmered in sweet soy sauce)".
かき末 ひのき
Located approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station, this long-established Japanese restaurant has been in business for about 100 years. Since its founding, "Kakisue Hinoki" has been delivering high-quality oysters directly from producers in Hiroshima Prefecture every morning. From November to May, the restaurant operates as "Kakisue", where customers can enjoy a wide variety of oyster dishes such as "Karatsuki Namakaki Lemon Zoe (fresh oysters in the shell with lemon)", "Dote Nabe", "Kaki Fry (fried oysters)" and "Kakimeshi (oyster rice)". From June to October, the restaurant's name changes to "Hinoki", where the main dishes are "awara soba" and "kaiseki cuisine (focuses on a banquet-style with alcohol)." The restaurant, which serves oyster dishes, is a relocated oyster boat from Hiroshima Prefecture and is equipped with table seating, sunken kotatsu seating, and private rooms, making it suitable for a wide range of customers, from individuals to groups.
割烹・和食堂 看雲楼
In a refined Japanese-style setting, the restaurant offers a diverse selection ranging from the traditional dish "Uzuni," passed down directly from the Izumo Kokuso family, to local specialties featuring abundant ingredients from Shimane and seasonal kaiseki cuisine. The drink selection includes a wide range of sake, centered on junmai ginjo brewed by local sake breweries. The restaurant provides a relaxed setting for meals during sightseeing or shrine visits, gatherings with friends, banquets, family meals, and formal meetings between two families.
蕎麦と鮨 マルイ 山幸 別庵
"Soba to Sushi Marui Yamasachi Betsuan" brings together smooth, easy-to-eat soba and sushi made with seafood selected for freshness in a bright, comfortable interior with modern Japanese design. The signature noodles are traditional "Kushiro soba," distinguished by their vivid green color from added chlorella, while the local specialty "Muryoju Soba" is another featured choice for visitors. In addition to sushi prepared by the chef, seafood rice bowls and freshly fried tempura are also well received by local diners.
