Soba-sho Matsui
A renowned hand-made soba shop using the celebrated pure waters of Gujo Hachiman. Motto: 'freshly milled, freshly kneaded, freshly boiled'. Uses buckwheat flour from Hida Sho-kawa and Gujo's famous water, made fresh every morning. Selected Tabelog Soba Hyakumeiten (East Japan) 5 consecutive years (2017/2018/2019/2024/2025). Serves only zaru soba, even in winter. Closes when sold out.
Tabelog 3.69 (458 reviews), Soba Hyakumeiten 5 consecutive years. 'Incredibly delicious soba — this is exceptional!' and 'Always come here when visiting Gujo Hachiman' are recurring reviews. Official website announced new soba service at Inuyama branch from October 2025. Closes when sold out — arrive early.