Strolling between the thatched-roof houses in Ouchijuku~ We stopped by Yamagataya and tried the local custom of eating soba using a green onion instead of chopsticks~ Super unique. It really felt like stepping back in time to a simple, rustic village. Love it.
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Ouchijuku Yamagataya
Enjoy Ouchijuku’s famous soba and shaved ice in a traditional thatched-roof home.
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Ouchijuku once thrived as an important post town on the road linking Aizu and Nikko during the Edo period. Even today, more than 30 thatched-roof homes stand in a row, preserving a townscape that looks much as it did back then. Located near the center of Ouchijuku, Yamagataya is a restaurant and souvenir shop where you can enjoy soba, shaved ice, rice crackers, and more.
One of the top menu items is Ouchijuku’s specialty, Kaido Oroshi Soba. It’s a unique local dish eaten using a long green onion as a chopstick—then you can take a bite for a punch of garnish. Another summertime favorite is shaved ice made with natural ice from Nikko. The fluffy ice is topped with fruit-rich syrup, with flavors like Tochiotome strawberry and wild grape.
For souvenirs, the bagged rice crackers are especially popular, with a wide range of flavors including soy sauce, coarse sugar, and chili pepper.
Highlights
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A restaurant and souvenir shop in Ouchijuku.
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Dine in a charming, thatched-roof traditional house.
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Popular picks include Kaido Oroshi Soba and natural-ice shaved ice.
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The eye-catching specialty: Kaido Oroshi Soba
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Seasonal shaved ice made with natural ice
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A rustic hearth in the back adds to the atmosphere
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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Yes, we do. (English and Chinese are available).
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Do you have vegetarian-friendly options?
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Yes, with an advance reservation.
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Do you offer takeout?
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No, we do not offer takeout.
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Do you have free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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Yes.
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Can I reserve a table?
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We do not accept table reservations for individual guests.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大内宿 山形屋
- Postal Code
- 969-5207
- Address
- 43 Yamamoto, Ouchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima
- Phone
- 0241-68-2932
- Closed
- Irregular
- Hours
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; dining area 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Price Range
- From 1,000yen
- Access
- Approx. 10 min by taxi from Yunokami-Onsen Station (Aizu Railway)
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official website (Japanese)
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