Uzuraya

Soba noodle shop · Nagano

Uzuraya

Soba noodle shop · Nagano
3229 Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan

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Nestled across from Chūsha Shrine, this beloved soba spot serves exquisite crispy tempura and homemade noodles, promising an unforgettable meal.  

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3229 Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan Get directions

uzuraya.nagano.jp

¥1,000–2,000

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3229 Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan Get directions

+81 26 254 2219
uzuraya.nagano.jp

¥1,000–2,000

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payment cash only
reservations

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Mar 5, 2025

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P G

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Wow. Very much worth the 2+hour wait! The moment you arrive to the area, write your name on the waitlist then go explore the temples, have coffee nearby, and come back ready to enjoy a superb soba experience. The man at front talking reservations and guiding guests inside is incredibly kind, and in general service is impeccable. Highly recommended.

Romero Maia

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I have no words to explain how amazing this place is. Staff is always trying to make you fell comfortable and at home. Food is really good quality and fresh! It is also located right next to the bus stop heading back to Nagano.

Un Vagabundo

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I had an ōmori zaru soba with mushroom tempuras. The Togakushi soba noodle was very nice, although I personally prefer soba that is more full-frontal and “in-your-face”. If you don’t really like Soba-noodles, these may be the ones you should try, they are a lot milder in the soba-ness grade. The tempuras were light and crispy and not at all greasy. The soba portion was quite small for an “ōmori” portion but the tempura serving was very generous for the price(¥1,000). When I returned to the shop for lunch (after having put down my name on the list in the morning), I was worried that this may be a tourist trap as I saw quite a few “Gaijins” and Chinese/Korean customers waiting in the queue outside. I needn’t have to worry, the quality of the food was top notch. It was funny that the waitress thought I was a clueless foreigner because I didn’t tack in straight away - I was trying to figure out how to photograph the dish - and she kindly started explaining to me how to eat the Soba noodle, in English, despite me being a 100% native Jap 🤣.

Mad Bot

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Great soba noodles shop. One of the most famous in the area and the region. Incredibly popular with locals and tourists. Expected it to be packed and may queue for over an hour on weekends and busy times. Parking is available down maybe 100 meters on the tiny narrow road in front of it, often full of people waiting outside to get in - so be careful. There is usually an older gentleman outside during busy times to direct traffic. While waiting, can walk to your major shrine right next to it and offer a prayer. Food is fast, tasty and not expensive. Try the soba..! 😉

Bear Lim

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I don't really enjoy soba but the soba here is really good. I wouldn't say I'm a convert but the soba here is the best I've tasted in Japan. I prefer the cold one (tsukumen style) instead of soup. This is because the soba texture is much more chewy and flavorful imo. I like my noodles chewy. The tempura is very nice and not super oily. Mushroom, sweet potatoes and prawn tempura are superb. We came at 8am to write down our names on the list and was placed at no.12. No.1 in the list came at 4am lol. We came back late since we had to walk all the way to Togakushi main shrine during the winter season and came back to the shop around 1pm. Our names have already been summoned and passed but the usher allowed us to dine in as well once we notify him regarding our reservation on the list. Super!

J D

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Evidently famous soba place. Came before opening just after 9am and wrote our names on the waiting list and we got a table at 1030. Hot soba soup with local potato foam was divine, the zaru soba was bouncy and good. Still can't tell the difference between other soba places when it comes only to the noodles though. I guess those nuances are lost on foreign tourists like us. Having that said, no other foreigners were there when we visited. Staff were very friendly helping us to explain the dishes and even the chef came out to chat with us. Generally very open and hospitable yet very traditional, clearly an institution for locals.

S. L

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Saw that Nagano is known for their soba and decided to come all the way to Uzuraya to try. The queue is about an hour long and full of locals. You can explore the nearby shrine while waiting. There is a waiting list where you write your name down (we were asked to try to write our names down in hiragana, we used a name converter!) and when it’s close to your turn a server will call your name out. You can see that people come as early as 5am to put their names down 😂 there is English menu too. Once you’ve finished the food, pour in the broth given in the small pot into your soba dip. This makes your dip somewhat into a broth that you can sip after. The soba and tempura were good and it was a fun experience!

Sho Numata

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This is a long-established soba restaurant where you can enjoy Togakushi Soba, one of the three most famous local soba in Japan. The buckwheat noodles are made using a method unique to this region and are usually accompanied by spicy daikon(white Oriental radish), a local specialty, as a condiment, homemade pickles, and tempura made from seasonal vegetables and wild plants. Tempura of seasonal vegetables and mushrooms are freshly fried, crispy and very tasty with soba. The flavor of the soba noodles is also wonderful, and the depth of flavor of the soba sauce and the combination of the two is amazingly good. This restaurant is very famous in the area and it is always very crowded, so to make the most of your time, I recommend that you fill in your name and the time of your visit on the reception sheet at the entrance of the restaurant before it opens, visit the Togakushi Shrine and other tourist spots in the area first, and then come back after it opens to be admitted first. Also, please note that this store only accepts cash as payment. Oh, and there was one more thing I mustn't forget. There is a huge cedar tree right next to the restaurant that is over 800 years old, and eating soba while looking at it through the window and thinking about the history of this place is also very elegant.