49-1 Ishikirisyo Arase, Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Located near Basenkyo Gorge, not far from Ninohe town, Shiki no Sato Self-Help Workshop is a charming soba restaurant operated by a Nanbu Senbei maker. Housed in a traditional-style building with a cozy and clean interior, it's known for its handmade soba noodles using local Iwate buckwheat flour and its crispy tempura. Don't miss the chance to try the local specialty, Senbei-jiru (senbei soup), a hearty and flavorful dish featuring plenty of Nanbu senbei crackers. The restaurant also offers other local dishes like hittsumi. A Nanbu Senbei tea house is located on the premises, perfect for souvenir shopping. Best visited during the afternoon for a relaxed meal.