Chojuken
A long-established ramen shop in Yuzawa City that has been serving since the 1960s. Known for its crystal-clear soy-based broth — a style sometimes called 'Yuza-kei' — locals have been coming back for decades. It has never been touristified and maintains its old-school diner style. Over 290 Tabelog reviews, the highest in Yuzawa, demonstrate steadfast local loyalty with comments like 'still the same taste after all these years.' Yahoo Maps 3.96/59 reviews.
Reviews consistently say 'the taste never changes,' 'always stop by when in Yuzawa,' and 'light but addictively delicious.' Over 290 Tabelog reviews accumulated over decades demonstrate the enduring strength of a true local institution. Yahoo Maps 3.96/59 reviews. Operating confirmed as of September 2025.