Sobadokoro Kadoya
Founded approximately 250 years ago. Originally from Nagaoka City, Niigata, then moved via Yunishigawa to the current Kochi location. The signature 'Hegi Soba' is made using stone-ground buckwheat and spring water from the mountain behind the restaurant, condensing the bounty of Minakami's rich nature. Ranked #1 among 219 restaurants in Minakami on TripAdvisor. Many repeat visitors; duck soup soba is especially popular in winter.
Reviews say: 'Soba that carries the weight of 250 years of history,' 'The refreshing quality of soba made with spring water is exceptional,' 'The duck soup is outstanding, I come multiple times in winter,' 'Clearly deserves its #1 TripAdvisor ranking,' 'Come every year after skiing.'