Miwa Yamamoto Oshokuji-dokoro

Mt. Miwa has long been heralded as the mountain where the gods resided since ancient times. The foothills around are known across Japan to be the birthplace of somen. To taste this regional dish in its home, you’ll have to try Miwa Yamamoto Oshokuji-dokoro, the shop directly connected to the veteran brand Miwa Yamamoto. The brand behind it, Miwa Yamamoto, was started in 1717 during the mid-Edo period. Since then it has amassed over 300 years of history as a beloved somen brand across Japan.

Miwa Yamomoto somen is known for its ultra thin noodles and extra chewy bite. This is achieved from a long and careful process of stretching the dough to its final finish. At the café you can taste a number of different dishes that feature this long beloved somen noodle. For everyone’s favorite, the chilled somen, you’ll find its made with the “white dragon”, 0.6mm ultra thin noodle. The noodles are even finer than your standard somen, but made with a wonderful chew and bite that you’ll surely enjoy.

After filling up on somen noodles, head over to the gift shop that’s directly connected. In this wide open floor you’ll find a number of traditional items and new, microwave-friendly items in a wide array you won’t want to miss.