Okushamae Naosuke 奥社前なおすけ

Togakushi soba in idyllic setting

Naosuke at the entrance to Okusha Shrine is a classic soba shop that serves the local specialty, juwari soba, the 100% soba noodles made with buckwheat grown in the village. The clear, clean stream running along the west side of the soba shop is testament to the water used in the growing of the buckwheat and the noodle production. The friendly staff are expert at preparing the noodles al dente. Most of my visits here are in summer, so I usually get the chilled soba noodles with tsuyu dipping broth. When it's cold, you might opt for the kamozaru soba, duck soup with a basket of chilled noodles. Staff are friendly and attentive.