Soba noodles: A close-up look at the pioneer of Togakushi's soba noodles in Japan!

There are more than a dozen soba shops in the vicinity of Togakushi Shrine, the home of soba, and the soba and broth produced from a particularly clear and delicious source of water is a source of flavor that is unique to this area and cannot be imitated anywhere else. Among them, Niomon-ya, which has been in business for over 50 years, is one of the most famous among the authentic Togakushi soba restaurants. What is Togakushi Soba? Togakushi soba is a type of buckwheat noodle produced in the Togakushi region in Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture), Japan. The Togakushi area is a mountainous region rich in nature, with clear water and a suitable environment for the production of high-quality buckwheat flour. Togakushi soba is characterized by its thin, delicate noodles. The noodles are hand-stretched and trimmed to give them a smooth texture and firmness. In addition, the use of buckwheat flour grown using the abundant water in the Togakushi area gives the noodles a flavorful and aromatic taste. Togakushi soba is generally served as kakesoba, which is noodles dipped in warm soba water, but other soba dishes and cold variations such as zarusoba can also be enjoyed. The Togakushi area is known for its soba, and many people come to the area to taste Togakushi soba. Because of its flavor and quality, Togakushi soba is appreciated both in Japan and abroad. 00:00 Digest 01:23 Making buckwheat noodle 07:51 Preparation for opening 10:18 Opening 27:20 Togakushi sightseeing Name: Niomon-ya, Togakushi Soba Restaurant Tel: 026-254-2244 Reservations accepted Address: 3419 Togakushi Nakasha, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture Business hours: 10:30 - 16:00 *Close when all the soba is gone. Closed: Friday *Open on Sunday Business hours and holidays are subject to change, so please check with the store before visiting. Payment Methods: Cards accepted (JCB, AMEX, Diners, VISA, Master) 　Electronic money accepted Number of Seats 50 seats Private rooms available (for 4 persons) No smoking *Smoking area is available outside. Parking available (7-8 cars) Sake available, specializing in Japanese sake Website http://www.niohmonya.com #Japanesefood #Soba #Traditionalfood