Hana Soba Ryori Yu
A handmade soba and cuisine restaurant in the Nishinikaichocho shopping arcade between JR Sanyo-Himeji Station and Himeji Castle. Listed in the Michelin Guide Hyogo. The owner is the second-generation head of Banshu Seizeigama pottery kiln and an active ceramist; the soba-making room is visible from the dining area. Features seasonal cuisine using local ingredients alongside freshly made soba. Ranked in the top 2 for soba in Himeji on Google reviews (August 2024 edition). Single independent location. 24 seats on 1F, 20 seats on 2F; wheelchair accessible.
Reviews call it 'a calm, upscale soba restaurant' with 'very popular lunches' and note 'You can see the chef making soba from outside.' Yahoo Maps 4.2, Google 4.2 with 200+ reviews (August 2024). Michelin Guide listed, certified as Hyogo Five Stars. Beloved by local regulars as well as Himeji Castle tourists.