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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.
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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.
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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.
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福籠
Toyama
Toyama
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.
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食事処 とちの茶屋
Aomori
Aomori
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.
8
かき末 ひのき
Kyoto
Kyoto
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.
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新富町 丸安
Tokyo
Tokyo
新富町 丸安
"Shintomicho Maruyasu" is conveniently located just a three-minute walk from Shintomicho Station on the Tokyo Metro. Helmed by a friendly owner with experience at some of Tokyo’s most sought-after restaurants, this refined yet welcoming eatery offers a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine without pretense. The restaurant takes pride in using seasonal ingredients, offering meticulously crafted course meals that reflect the flavors of each season. From à la carte dishes and clay pot rice to handmade soba noodles, every item is prepared with care and precision. An extensive selection of sake is available, along with thoughtfully curated small plates, individual hot pots, and other à la carte offerings. Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions such as anniversaries, Shintomicho Maruyasu invites you to unwind and savor the essence of Japanese seasonal cuisine at your own pace.
10
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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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.
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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.
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出石皿そば 玄
Hyogo
Hyogo
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.
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スタンド藤乃
Osaka
Osaka
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.
15
瓦そばたかせ南本館
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
瓦そばたかせ南本館
"Takase, Kawara Soba, Minami Main Restaurant" is a Japanese and regional cuisine restaurant located approximately 30 minutes by car from Shimonoseki IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Known as the birthplace of the local delicacy "Kawara Soba," the dish is inspired by soldiers who grilled wild herbs and meat on roofing tiles during their breaks in the field. The dish, developed by founder Takase Shinichi, features a harmonious blend of beef, shredded egg, seaweed, grated maple leaves, lemon, and the restaurant's original broth. The broth has a slightly sweet flavor, while the meat and other ingredients are well-seasoned, resulting in an exquisite balance that attracts visitors from all over the country.
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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)".
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黑船SOBA TENPLUS 市駅前店
Ehime
Ehime
黑船SOBA TENPLUS 市駅前店
Located about a 1-minute walk from Iyotetsu Matsuyamashi Station, this dining spot is known for its freshly made 100% buckwheat soba prepared to order, drawing both locals and visitors. The menu also includes crispy tempura served hot from the fryer and oden simmered in savory soba broth, well suited to accompany drinks.
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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.
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