178-2 Yuigahara, Tsuruo, Nishigo Village, Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture
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¥1,000
Oibara-an is a soba restaurant located along the Abukuma River, a minute's drive north from the R289 Kashi Tunnel near Shirakawa. This quiet, rustic eatery offers a taste of local charm with its home-like interior and friendly staff. Known for its Oibara soba, said to be the origin of Shirakawa soba praised by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the restaurant serves simple yet delicious buckwheat noodles. The menu includes mori soba, zaru soba, and tororo soba, all made with freshly ground, hand-made noodles. Open from 11:00 to 15:00, it's an ideal spot for a peaceful lunch. Note that they are closed on Wednesdays and reservations are recommended for groups due to its popularity.
📅 Reservation recommended