Seiry no Sobadokoro Iya Bijin
Established in 1975, this venerable restaurant uses spring water from Biwa Falls and locally grown buckwheat, freshly milled, cut, and cooked to order. Famous for the 'Iya trio': soba, dekomawashi skewers, and salt-grilled amego trout. Stunning gorge views from the dining area.
4,173 Tabelog reviews (4th in the area), Fourtraveler 3.34/73 reviews. 'This is the best place with all three - dekomawashi, amego, and Iya soba.' 'Both the scenery and food are excellent.' Nearly 50 years of history as the iconic restaurant of this remote area.