Inawashiro Soba

Inawashiro Soba

Area: Inawashiro Town

Recommended season: Year-round

【The 'San-tate' nurtured by the spring water of the famous peaks】 Experience the elusive native variety 'Inawashiro Amanokao'. Exquisite soba from Inawashiro.

Inawashiro Town, located at the foot of Mount Bandai, is actually one of the top soba-producing regions in the prefecture. The soba, grown in the clear spring water that flows from the famous peak of Mount Bandai and under the harsh temperature differences unique to high-altitude areas, is aromatic and flavorful. This is an essential Japanese delicacy that cannot be overlooked when discussing the 'food' of this area.

■ Elegant 'thin noodles' or rustic 'inaka soba'?

The charm of Inawashiro's soba lies in its ability to choose a style that suits your mood and preferences for the day.

  • Elegant texture: The thin noodles made from flavorful soba flour offer a smooth texture and delicate taste.
  • Wildly aromatic: The 'inaka soba' made by grinding the buckwheat with its sweet skin has a strong aroma and a firm chewiness, providing a depth that even soba enthusiasts will appreciate.

■ Certified shops promising ultimate freshness with 'Inawashiro Amanokao'

A unique point of interest is the existence of certified shops that use the locally cherished native variety 'Inawashiro Amanokao'.

  • Proof of freshness 'San-tate': Guaranteed to be 'freshly milled, freshly made, and freshly boiled', served in a state that maximizes the rich aroma unique to the native variety.
  • Tour of unique renowned shops: Within the town, there are renowned shops that insist on their own unique dipping sauce and preparation methods. Enjoy a supreme moment of savoring the finest soba while gazing at beautiful scenery.

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