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Soba, enjoyed throughout Japan, is not only known for its deliciousness but also for its unique regional variations, such as local soba, making it a major highlight of any trip. Therefore, we would like to introduce the popular ranking of soba restaurants across the country, selected by Tabiiro readers.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
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茶寮哲心
Kyoto
Kyoto
茶寮哲心
"Saryo Tesshin," a new venture of the popular Miyazaki soba restaurant "Soba-ya Tesshin," has opened in Kyoto City. Located in a renovated Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, which is also the family home of the proprietress, the restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where you can enjoy specialties like "Supreme Kyoto Duck Nanban" and traditional Japanese sweets such as financiers.
2
瓦そば たかせ 門司港レトロ店
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
瓦そば たかせ 門司港レトロ店
"Takase, Kawara Soba, Mojiko Retro," located a five-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station, attracts visitors from all over Japan for its local dish, "Kawara Soba," a specialty of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Founder Shinichi Takase was inspired by soldiers using roofing tiles to grill wild herbs and meat, leading to the creation of "Kawara Soba" using aged Japanese roofing tiles and a unique recipe. This dish features green tea soba elegantly garnished with beef, shredded egg, seaweed, grated maple leaves, lemon, and other toppings, served with a slightly sweet original broth, allowing for a delicate balance of flavors.
3
手打蕎麦鶴㐂
Shiga
Shiga
手打蕎麦鶴㐂
A soba restaurant with ties to the world heritage site, Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei. Sakamoto, Otsu City, a town in front of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, was also the base of the Anatashu, who are said to have built the stone walls of Azuchi Castle. Founded in 1716 by Kihachi Tsuruya, a monk at Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, this is a long - established store that has been in operation for over 300 years since the Edo period. The stately building is also a registered tangible cultural property. The owner's surname is also strongly connected to history, and he was allowed to call himself "Kami - nobu" because of the "Nobu" of Enryaku - ji Temple on Mt. Hiei and the fact that he went to the mountain to provide food. It is also deeply moving to be able to enjoy the handmade soba noodles that have been handed down since the establishment of the restaurant in the traditional land and building.
4
京都宇治 藤井茗縁
Tokyo
Tokyo
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.
5
つばめ屋
Kyoto
Kyoto
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.
6
出雲そばきがる
Shimane
Shimane
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.
7
こまつ町家文庫
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
こまつ町家文庫
This cafe, located in a historic streetscape near JR and IR Ishikawa Railway Komatsu Station, is housed in a renovated townhouse that is over 90 years old. The nostalgic space features a display of glass artist's teardrop ornaments hanging from the atrium ceiling and is lined with around 5,000 second-hand books, offering a chance to encounter a once-in-a-lifetime collection of second-hand books. The shop serves healthy dishes made with carefully selected, mostly locally sourced ingredients, seasoned simply with koji and other ingredients, as well as homemade sweets that are packed with kindness. Their homemade jams, made with seasonal fruits from Ishikawa Prefecture, also make the perfect souvenir.
8
出石皿そば 山下
Hyogo
Hyogo
出石皿そば 山下
Founded by a proprietor trained at a local soba restaurant, the soba shop "Izushi Sara Soba Yamashita" marks its 36th year in 2025. Fragrant "Izushi Sara Soba" is made with carefully selected buckwheat milled in a stone grinder. Guests who finish 20 plates or more receive the shop’s original certificate, "Soba Expert Certificate," as a commemorative token. Original soba-based desserts such as "Soba Dumplings," "Soba Ice Cream," and "Soba Pudding" are also featured. The shop stands near sightseeing spots, including Izushi Castle, Shinkoro Clock Tower, and Izushi Eirakukan, a theater used as a filming location for the movie "Kokuho," and parking for up to 20 vehicles is available.
9
不動茶屋
Yamanashi
Yamanashi
不動茶屋
A soba and udon restaurant located on the lake near Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge. This is a Japanese house from about 180 years ago that was relocated and restored, with a thatched roof and a great atmosphere. The inside of the restaurant has a quaint appearance that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time, and you can enjoy your meal by the hearth. Our proud udon and soba noodles are made from carefully selected flour and have a gentle flavor that goes down easily. The ingredients on top of the noodles vary depending on the season, so find your favorite version.
10
大江山 鬼そば屋
Kyoto
Kyoto
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)".
11
登城
Hyogo
Hyogo
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.
12
千の里休
Osaka
Osaka
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.
13
創作そばバル ぱいせん
Aomori
Aomori
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".
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