Soba Junsai Kosuge
A hidden gem soba restaurant tucked in an alley off Nishikicho-dori, about 4 minutes' walk from Nagano Station. Master soba craftsman Kosuge Takayasu, known as the 'Soba Fragrance Master', uses a single rolling technique to maximize the aroma of his coarsely ground soba. Lunch is limited to 15 portions daily and requires reservations. Seasonal dishes using carefully selected Shinshu ingredients complete the experience. Selected for Tabelog Soba EAST Top 100, 2025.
Reviews say 'This is the only soba I need in Nagano', 'Worth making a reservation for this hidden gem', 'The fragrance is on another level', 'Perfect combination of jazz and soba'. Tabelog 3.75 with 215 reviews, Hyakumeiten 2025.