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Soba Restaurant Jiyuan Asakawa
Located in Azumino, this popular soba restaurant is known for its excellent pairing of Azumino's famous wasabi flower buds with firm and flavorful zaru soba.
Soba Restaurant Jiyuan Asakawa, located near Azumino, is renowned for its exquisite handcrafted soba, made from a blend of local, Hokkaido, and Ibaraki buckwheat flours, enhanced with the region's famous wasabi. This popular restaurant often sees lines forming at opening time due to its fame.
One of their most ordered dishes is the "Wasabi Flower Bud Garnished Zaru Soba" (1,280 yen), which comes with wasabi flower buds as a condiment. The subtle heat and refreshing aroma of the wasabi perfectly complement the clean taste of the firm zaru soba, making it an irresistible combination. Additionally, the "Yukihana Zaru Soba" (1,480 yen), which is generously topped with fluffy grated yam, wasabi flower buds, and gold leaf, and the "Tenzaru" (1,600 yen), are among the variety of other dishes available.
The property also includes a 900-square-meter garden, "Fureai no Komichi," which is home to about 200 species and 1,000 plants including mountain hydrangeas, higan cherry trees, and soba flowers. Strolling through this garden either while waiting for a meal or after dining is highly recommended to experience the seasonal beauty of Azumino.
Highlights
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A soba restaurant where you can enjoy handcrafted soba made with selected flours and local wasabi.
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The "Wasabi Flower Bud Garnished Zaru Soba" (1,280 yen) is especially popular for its perfect pairing of zaru soba and wasabi.
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The "Yukihana Zaru Soba" (1,480 yen) features a generous amount of fluffy grated yam.
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The garden on the premises features about 200 species and 1,000 plants, perfect for a post-meal stroll.
Photos
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![The pathway leading to the restaurant is surrounded by hydrangeas and other plants.]()
The pathway leading to the restaurant is surrounded by hydrangeas and other plants.
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![The interior, reminiscent of an old folk house, is adorned with calligraphy and furnishings.]()
The interior, reminiscent of an old folk house, is adorned with calligraphy and furnishings.
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![The warm ambiance of the wooden interior allows for a relaxing dining experience.]()
The warm ambiance of the wooden interior allows for a relaxing dining experience.
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![The "Wasabi Flower Bud Garnished Zaru Soba" (1,280 yen) is recommended with its special condiments.]()
The "Wasabi Flower Bud Garnished Zaru Soba" (1,280 yen) is recommended with its special condiments.
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![The "Yukihana Zaru Soba" (1,480 yen) boasts a visual reminiscent of a snowy mountain.]()
The "Yukihana Zaru Soba" (1,480 yen) boasts a visual reminiscent of a snowy mountain.
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
No
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
No
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Can I take photos of the food, etc.?
Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- そば処 時遊庵 あさかわ
- Postal Code
- 399-8301
- Address
- 8053-4 Ariake, Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano
- Telephone
- 0263-83-3637
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Business Hours
- 11:30am - 2:30pm（Closes once sold out）
- Budget
- 1,280yen and up
- Access
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(1) From JR East Hotaka Station, take the Azumino Tour Bus "Vif Hotaka" and get off at the stop, then a 7-minute walk.
(2) About a 10-minute drive from JR East Hotaka Station. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted