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Miwa Yamamoto Oshokuji-dokoro

A little eatery run by Miwa Yamamoto, the veteran brand with over 300 years of history in the origin place of somen.

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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.

Highlights

  • Experience a taste of local Nara food culture still present since ancient times, here in the birthplace of somen.
  • The prized, ultra-fine noodles at this veteran shop pack a chewy bite and totally slurpable finish.
  • At the shop you’ll find an impressive lineup of goods for sale, a perfect stopover to find some regional specialty gift items.

Photos

  • Connected to the main building, close to the Hashihaka Tumulus, said to be the resting place of Himiko.

    Connected to the main building, close to the Hashihaka Tumulus, said to be the resting place of Himiko.

  • Chilled somen, a classic staple that packs all the thrills of ultra-fine, thin noodles.

    Chilled somen, a classic staple that packs all the thrills of ultra-fine, thin noodles.

  • Bowl of nyumen noodles made with 2-year aged itoyori.

    Bowl of nyumen noodles made with 2-year aged itoyori.

  • The connected shop is a perfect stop for gift shopping after your meal.

    The connected shop is a perfect stop for gift shopping after your meal.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

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English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional Characters) available.

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Do you serve vegetarian menus?

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No

Q

Can I take photos of the food, etc.?

A

Photos are fine as long as they do not include other guests.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

Sorry, we do not.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Sorry, it is not available.

Q

Is there a parking lot? IS there a fee to park?

A

There is a free parking lot that can accommodate up to 60 vehicles.

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Is there barrier-free access?

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The café space is barrier free, and there is a fully furnined accessible restroom by the parking lot.

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Is there any information about food allergens?

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Can I book in advance?

A

We do not accept advance reservations. Guests are seated on a first come first serve basis.

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Can I smoke on premises?

A

The entire facility is non-smoking, however there is an outdoor smoking area available.

Reviews

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  • 施品芬

    在三輪地區這擁有富含礦物質的水源、還有小麥生長的土壤,冬天還有從山脈吹來的寒冷乾風,也形成特別適合製作素麵的的條件哦⋯⋯很推薦來這哦

Details

Name in Japanese
三輪山本 お食事処
Postal Code
633-0072
Address
880 Hashinaka, Sakurai City, Nara
Telephone
0744-43-6662
Closed
Check official website.
Hours
Café hours: 11:00 to 3:00pm
Shop Hours: Apr. – Aug.: 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sept. – March: 10:00am to 4:30pm
Budget
880yen and up
Directions
1) from Sakurai Station on the JR Manyo Mahoroba and Kintetsu Railway Osaka Lines, take a Nara Kotsu Bus to Hashinaka and walk 2 min. to arrive.
2) From Sakurai Station on the JR and Kintetsu Lines, go towards Tenri and get off at JR Makimuku Station. Then walk 10 min to arrive.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website