Kokorone
A creative soba restaurant in Narai-juku, a preserved Edo-period post town. Enjoy seasonal creative soba using local mountain ingredients around an irori (open hearth) in an old-style farmhouse. The winter 'touji soba' (dipping soba in a small colander through hot mushroom broth) is a one-of-a-kind experience. 110 Tabelog reviews, score 3.41. TripAdvisor Shiojiri #4 (17 reviews, 4.5). Lunch only, cash only, 30 seats.
110 Tabelog reviews, score 3.41. TripAdvisor 4.5 (17 reviews). 'Touji soba can't be had anywhere else,' 'spring leaf-wasabi soba has refreshing punch,' 'always stop here after strolling Narai-juku.' Repeat local visitors confirmed despite tourist setting. Operating as of April 2025. No PR involvement.