Yamanashi

Soba Restaurant in Akasawa-juku

Musashiya is the only restaurant in town!

Cathy Cawood Oct 14, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The sign says they are serving newly harvested soba</p>

<p>One of the cooks behind the counter</p>

<p>Perfect green tea and an interesting array of starter dishes</p>

<p>Tofu topped with root vegetable (some kind of potato?) and katsuo-bushi</p>

<p>The yellow flecks look healthy and pretty, but I don't know what they are</p>

<p>The tatami room eating space feels friendly and has interesting pictures</p>

<p>Low tables with cushions on tatami matting. There were a few seats at a western style table, but I like sitting on the floor.</p>

<p>The banner says that the soba noodles are hand-made  </p>

The old inn town of Akasawa-juku is well worth visiting for the views, the history, the beauty and the peace of the place, however there are no shops and only one restaurant. Luckily it's a good one. In fact, Musashiya soba shop is something quite special. It is located in one of the beautiful old wooden inns, and the views from the windows are lovely. The atmosphere is comfortable and homey. They serve hand-made soba noodles, tempura, and various side dishes making good use of fresh local vegetables and other ingredients.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...