Food in Kiso is not flashy.
It comes from mountain water,
seasonal vegetables,
and the wisdom of a cold land.
What people eat here carries
a small part of life in this valley.
If you are not sure what to eat in Kiso, try soba first.
Soba is simple, quiet, and close to this land.
It is connected to mountain water, cool air, and the everyday life of Kiso.
Buckwheat flowers in Kaida Highland
— the beginning of Kiso soba.
Take a small amount of noodles
with your chopsticks.
Dip them lightly into the small cup of sauce.
You do not need to pour the sauce over the noodles.
Just dip a little,
then enjoy the aroma,
the texture,
and the clean taste.
Hold the small cup in your hand.
Dip just a little, then enjoy the noodles.
If you enjoy what you eat,
try saying:
“Oishii.”
It means “delicious.”
That one word can make
the person who served you very happy.
If you want to try soba in Kiso,
use the button below to find a soba shop nearby.
Many soba shops are open mainly for lunch or early afternoon.
Please check the opening hours before you go.
This opens Google Maps search results.
These are not official KISOPASS partner places yet.