Takato soba (negi soba) in Ouchi-juku

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy "Takato Soba" at Ouchi-juku!

Ouchi-juku is the number one tourist spot in Fukushima prefecture. The scenery, which has not changed since ancient times, is attractive.

The retro atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period is very popular among young people!

What is Ouchi-juku?

Ouchi-juku in early summer
Ouchi-juku in early summer

Ouchi-juku located in Shimogo-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture , is a post town that was established around 1640. At that time, the Aizu Nishi-kaido Road leading to Nikko was used as an important transportation route, and it was built along the road. Its predecessor was Tayamamoto Village. It flourished as a post town for many feudal lords and travelers.

an Important Traditional Building Preservation District in 1982 , and today it is a tourist spot that attracts a constant stream of tourists throughout the year, with approximately 1.2 million people visiting each year. Masu.

The origin of the famous “Takato soba”

Ouchi-juku's specialty ``Takato soba'' (commonly known as green onion soba) . The soba noodles with a whole green onion are very impressive! This is a popular menu item at Ouchi-juku, where many people come just for it.

Takato soba (negi soba) in Ouchi-juku
Takato soba (negi soba) in Ouchi-juku

When you think of Takato soba in Ouchi-juku, you probably have a strong image of ``soba noodles eaten using green onions as chopsticks.'' This is an irresistible dish for green onion lovers.

Takato soba dates back to the early Edo period.

Masayuki Hoshina , the founder of the Aizu Matsudaira family and the first lord of the Aizu domain after serving as the lord of the Takato domain in Shinano Province and the Yamagata domain, was a big fan of soba, and is said to have taken his soba craftsmen with him whenever he changed territories. When he became the lord of the Aizu domain, he brought soba craftsmen with him as usual, and it is said that the current "Takato soba" spread throughout the Aizu region thanks to the teachings of "Takato soba craftsmen."

At the time, in the Aizu region, soba was commonly eaten with spicy grated radish soup and grilled miso. It is said that this way of eating was passed down, and that the modern culture of soy sauce and dashi stock was introduced, resulting in the modern Takato soba.

In fact, the way to eat ``Takato soba'' using green onions as chopsticks originated in Ouchi-juku!

Misawaya's "Negi Soba"

Among the many shops in Ouchi-juku, one of the most popular is Misawa-ya . This is the origin of soba noodles made with whole green onions.

Misawa-ya's signature green onion soba is an authentic dish that uses only grated daikon radish without any soba soup. You can enjoy the traditional taste!

Lift up the soba noodles with a green onion, and when you bite into the green onion, the flavor of soba and the refreshing spiciness will fill your mouth. Of course, chopsticks are also provided, so don't worry.

Inside the restaurant, you can enjoy soba noodles in an atmosphere that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period, with skewered rockfish being grilled in the hearth!

Misawaya＜Information＞

  • Name: Ouchi-juku Misawaya
  • Address: 26-1 Ouchi Yamamoto, Shimogo-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima 969-5207
  • Phone number: 0241-68-2927
  • Official URL: https://www.misawaya.jp/

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Yamamotoya's "Walnut Soba"

Do you know the walnut soba that has been passed down in Ouchi-juku for a long time? ?

Nowadays, Takato soba made with green onions is famous, but in Ouchi-juku, ``walnut soba'' has been eaten for a long time.
Here at Yamamotoya, the walnut soba is a popular dish made with natural walnuts grown in Aizu.

Every morning, the walnuts used that day are carefully ground and kneaded while adding water little by little to create a rich flavor. Locally produced walnuts have a high oil content, are rich and creamy, and are very popular!

Yamamotoya also sells grilled dango and rock fish at the storefront! The grilled dango is a specialty dish that is generously coated with homemade miso, and it will be even more delicious if you eat it under the eaves of a thatched roof!

Yamamotoya ＜Information＞

  • Name: Ouchi-juku Kintaro Soba Yamamotoya
  • Address: 15 Ouchi Yamamoto, Shimogo-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima 969-5207
  • Phone number: 0241-68-2912
  • Official URL: https://www.ouchi-yamamotoya.com/

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Ouchi-juku also holds many seasonal events, making it a spot that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Why not visit Ouchi-juku, a spot where you can experience the scenery of the Edo period?

Ouchi-juku ＜Information＞

  • Name: Ouchi-juku
  • Address: Ouchi, Shimogo-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima 969-5207
  • Phone number: 0241-68-3611 (Ouchijuku Tourism Association)
  • Official URL: https://ouchi-juku.com/

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