Soshun-an Kurotubo
A hidden gem soba restaurant in a renovated old farmhouse in Ueda. Stone-mills buckwheat sourced from farmers across Shinshu, and now also cultivates its own. The seasonal wild ayu fish that the owner himself catches is a specialty. Tabelog 3.72 with 164 reviews, #1 soba in Ueda. Yahoo! Maps 4.07 (37 reviews).
Reviews: 'Hands-down best soba in Ueda', 'The old farmhouse atmosphere is wonderful', 'The aroma of the 100% buckwheat is extraordinary', 'Must go when wild ayu is in season'. Tabelog 3.72/164, #1 in Ueda.