Sobadokoro Tenan
Established in 2005. The female owner learned soba-making from master Kunihiro Takahashi. Uses local Takachiho buckwheat flour and spring water. 5-minute walk from Takachiho Bus Center. Queues daily. TripAdvisor: 4.2 stars, #2 in Takachiho. Beloved by locals, domestic tourists, and international visitors alike.
Reviews say 'Worth the wait,' 'Thin noodles with surprising texture,' 'Broth packed with umami,' 'Chiho course is good value.' Many international visitors. TripAdvisor: 4.2 stars (42 reviews). Tabelog: 3.48 (244 reviews).