Taishoeken
A long-established ramen shop in Hitoyoshi. Developed the 'Chochonagamen Kumakawa Ramen' (650 yen) with 4-5 noodles over 6 meters long, to remember the Kumagawa River devastated by 2020 floods. Featured on national TV show 'Omoumaise' in late 2024. Lines even on weekday lunches. Open year-round until late at night.
Tabelog 16 reviews, Yahoo rating 3.96. Blog post October 2025 confirms ongoing operation. Supported by both locals and fans from outside the prefecture after the 'Omoumaise' TV feature. Kumakawa Ramen has gained national recognition as a symbol of Hitoyoshi's recovery.