🍜 Kagimotoya Nakakaruizawa Main Storeかぎもとや 中軽井沢本店

The long-established soba noodle shop "Kagimotoya（かぎもとや）," which opened in the third year of the Meiji era (1870), often has long lines right from opening during the summer, making it a very popular local establishment. They handcraft their soba noodles using the clear water from Nakakaruizawa and carefully selected buckwheat flour, resulting in a rich aroma and firm texture that has been highly praised for many years. The "Shirakaba Set" is a popular dish favored by both tourists and locals. The set includes cold soba noodles, a mild and richly garnished Kencho soup, crispy tempura, and mountain vegetables, all served in generous portions. Additionally, there is the "Momiji Set," which consists of cold soba noodles, tempura, and Kencho soup, as well as the a la carte "Yamato-miso Cold Soba Noodles," offering a variety of rich meal options. All dishes come with soba broth, allowing you to savor the deliciousness of buckwheat until the very last bite. In a corner of the shop, you can also see the owner making soba noodles on-site, providing a close-up view of the artisan's professional noodle-making techniques.

The long-established soba noodle shop, which opened in the 3rd year of the Meiji era (1870), often has long lines during the summer. The soba noodles are made using the clear water from Nakakaruizawa and carefully selected buckwheat flour, resulting in a rich aroma and a firm texture. The signature "Shirakaba Set" consists of cold soba noodles and a set meal featuring the richly garnished Kencho soup. All meals come with soba broth, allowing you to enjoy the taste of buckwheat until the very last bite. In a corner of the shop, you can watch the soba noodle-making process in action.