Takinoya: An Old-School Soba Shop in Mitaka, Tokyo
Takinoya, an old-school tatami-room soba shop in Shinkawa, Mitaka (west Tokyo): a 1,100 yen duck soba, closed Wednesdays, cash or QR only, and a genuine local feel off the tourist track.
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Togakushi Shrine Reopening 2026: 9 Dates & Access Guide
Togakushi Shrine’s 400-year-old cedar avenue in Nagano reopened in mid-April 2026 after a rare full-winter closure caused by avalanche risk and a surge in social-media-driven etiquette violations. The Okusha main shrine and Kuzuryu Shrine reopened on 21 April with the…
Suzume no Oyado: A Charming Soba Lunch at Jindaiji Temple
A tranquil escape for soba lovers and their furry friends, Suzume no Oyado offers a taste of tradition in the heart of Jindaiji, Tokyo. Nestled beside the historic Jindaiji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo, lies a charming soba restaurant that feels…
Murata Fushoan: A Sophisticated Soba Experience in the Heart of Yufuin
Nestled in the tranquil hills of Yufuin, away from the bustling main streets, lies Murata Fushoan, a soba restaurant that offers more than just a meal—it provides a moment of serene indulgence. As the dedicated soba house of the esteemed…
Eating Soba in the Mountains: A Summer Visit to Soba Bunjiro
Fukuoka has soba restaurants. Most sit in town, convenient to reach. But there is a different kind of soba experience, one that requires planning and a drive into the countryside. Soba Bunjiro is located in Wakasugi, a mountainous area of…
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