Teuchi Soba Tsuruyakihachi (Handmade Soba)
Founded in 1716 (Kyoho 1), this handmade soba restaurant in Sakamoto, Otsu has continued for about 310 years. Long patronized by Hieizan Enryakuji Temple and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property in a traditional irimoya-zukuri style. Tabelog 3.51/666 reviews. Famous for broth continuously refined for over 300 years and freshly made soba each day. Closes when sold out. Yahoo Maps 4.05/133 reviews.
Reviews say 'Handmade soba eaten in a space carrying the weight of its 1716 founding is in a class of its own,' 'I always stop here on the way back from Hieizan,' and 'The depth of broth refined for 300 years.' Yahoo Maps 4.05/133 reviews, Tabelog 3.51/666 reviews.