Stumbled upon this restaurant while looking for a lunch place after Enryaku-ji trip. Only found out during my visit that this restaurant is already more than 300 years old.
We ordered their bestselling tempura soba and kamo nanban soba. There's a quite strong herbal taste in the broth of tempura soba which may be a hit or miss depending on taste. The kamo nanban soba is definitely a crowd favorite -- super good broth and perfect for the cold weather. Their preserved ayu also tasted delicious with a nice...
Read moreA 302 year old soba restaurant ..in Hieizan Sakamoto ..Menu in English with photos , prices about 10 usd ..best time to go is about 4 ( last order at 5pm ) Holidays it is very very busy so not a good time to go . Also they will put visitors in the first room on the right , but if you ask you can sit in the back room , tatami with a beautiful view of the garden..If you mention Jonni you might get my seat ..the middle in the tatami room ( although it has tatami they now have tables and...
Read moreA soba noodle restaurant located roughly 5-10 away from Hiyoshi Shrine's main entrance. The restaurant is quite popular among tourists visiting Sakamoto. There are often lines to get in around lunch-time, and during weekends. There is free parking available to paying customers located nearby. Prices for a tei-shoku (set meal/plate) start from around 1500 yen. There is a nice view of a garden once seated inside...
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