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Futago Kawaraza

Rating72SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Certified by the Kunisaki City Tourism Association.
Genuine soba style using Futago mountain spring water and hand-made technique.
TripAdvisor 4.0 (9th in Kunisaki City).
Tabelog 31 reviews (under 100 but exception applies for rural depopulated area with population of approx.
28,000).
Watch for tourist-ification, but prices are local-oriented (from 1,400 yen) with many local regulars.
No PR deals or chain restaurant.
The location on the only approach path of the Kunisaki Peninsula provides irreplaceable value.
Popular Dishes
Tempura Zaru Soba (from 1,400 yen)
天ざるそば(1,400円〜)
Duck and Green Onion Soba (winter)
鴨ねぎそば(冬季)
Lucky Soba (with 6 side dishes)
開運そば(6種小鉢付き)
Tempura Bowl and Soba Lunch (weekdays only)
天丼そばランチ(平日限定)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A renowned soba restaurant at the entrance to Futago-ji Temple's approach path in Kunisaki Peninsula. Known for hand-made soba boiled in spring water drawn from 40 meters below the Futago mountain system. The 'Lucky Soba' comes with 6 side dishes, with a rich menu using local vegetables and mountain vegetables. Certified by the Kunisaki City Tourism Association. Souvenir corner available, and the spring water station is also popular. TripAdvisor 4.0 (13 reviews). A respected establishment frequented by both pilgrims of Futago-ji Temple and locals.

Tabelog 31 reviews (3.27). Many reviews praising 'delicious soba in the heart of the Kunisaki Peninsula' and 'the broth is well-seasoned and the noodles are good.' TripAdvisor 4.0 (13 reviews), ranked 9th in Kunisaki City. Many references to spring water and hand-made noodles confirm it's a genuine soba restaurant. Despite being in a tourist area, prices start from 1,400 yen, not tourist-priced. No signs of fake reviews.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday不定休(要確認)
Phone0978-64-6305Call
Access
Located at the entrance to the Futago-ji Temple approach. Car access is typical. Parking available. Spring water station and souvenir corner available. Open 11:00-15:00 only.
1594-1 Futago, Aki-machi, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Futago Kawaraza

Rating72SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tempura Zaru Soba (from 1,400 yen)
天ざるそば(1,400円〜)
Duck and Green Onion Soba (winter)
鴨ねぎそば(冬季)
Lucky Soba (with 6 side dishes)
開運そば(6種小鉢付き)
Tempura Bowl and Soba Lunch (weekdays only)
天丼そばランチ(平日限定)
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday不定休(要確認)
Access
Located at the entrance to the Futago-ji Temple approach. Car access is typical. Parking available. Spring water station and souvenir corner available. Open 11:00-15:00 only.
1594-1 Futago, Aki-machi, Kunisaki-shi, Oita
Phone0978-64-6305
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Certified by the Kunisaki City Tourism Association.
Genuine soba style using Futago mountain spring water and hand-made technique.
TripAdvisor 4.0 (9th in Kunisaki City).
Tabelog 31 reviews (under 100 but exception applies for rural depopulated area with population of approx.
28,000).
Watch for tourist-ification, but prices are local-oriented (from 1,400 yen) with many local regulars.
No PR deals or chain restaurant.
The location on the only approach path of the Kunisaki Peninsula provides irreplaceable value.
72SCORE
What a score of 72 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A renowned soba restaurant at the entrance to Futago-ji Temple's approach path in Kunisaki Peninsula. Known for hand-made soba boiled in spring water drawn from 40 meters below the Futago mountain system. The 'Lucky Soba' comes with 6 side dishes, with a rich menu using local vegetables and mountain vegetables. Certified by the Kunisaki City Tourism Association. Souvenir corner available, and the spring water station is also popular. TripAdvisor 4.0 (13 reviews). A respected establishment frequented by both pilgrims of Futago-ji Temple and locals.

Tabelog 31 reviews (3.27). Many reviews praising 'delicious soba in the heart of the Kunisaki Peninsula' and 'the broth is well-seasoned and the noodles are good.' TripAdvisor 4.0 (13 reviews), ranked 9th in Kunisaki City. Many references to spring water and hand-made noodles confirm it's a genuine soba restaurant. Despite being in a tourist area, prices start from 1,400 yen, not tourist-priced. No signs of fake reviews.

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