Hatsuhana Soba Shinkan
A historic riverside soba restaurant in Hakone, renowned for its high-quality buckwheat noodles, tempura, and serene views.
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Hatsuhana Soba Shinkan
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A historic riverside soba restaurant in Hakone, renowned for its high-quality buckwheat noodles, tempura, and serene views.
"Delicious tasty soba served in large portions on the river bank."
Extended Operating Hours
Dine comfortably as they are open from 10:00 to 19:00, a time when many other local restaurants may be closed.
Try the Specialty
Don't miss the unique grated yam with raw egg soba for a truly memorable and authentic culinary adventure.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese Soba
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 460-85-5555
Address
474 Yumoto, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0311, Japan
Website
hatsuhana.co.jp/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Soba Noodles
Experience traditional soba noodles made with high-quality buckwheat flour, featuring unique flavors like salty beans.
Riverside Ambiance
Enjoy large portions of delicious soba in a serene setting by the river, with picturesque views of a wooded valley.
Delicate Tempura
Savor light and crispy tempura, including fresh prawns and vegetables, perfectly complementing the soba dishes.
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Extended Operating Hours
Dine comfortably as they are open from 10:00 to 19:00, a time when many other local restaurants may be closed.
Try the Specialty
Don't miss the unique grated yam with raw egg soba for a truly memorable and authentic culinary adventure.
Mind the Closing Time
Ensure you plan your visit ahead of the 7:00 PM closing time to enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Soba Noodle Water
Don't forget to add the soba noodle cooking water (Sobayu) to your dipping sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
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Extended Operating Hours
Dine comfortably as they are open from 10:00 to 19:00, a time when many other local restaurants may be closed.
Try the Specialty
Don't miss the unique grated yam with raw egg soba for a truly memorable and authentic culinary adventure.
Mind the Closing Time
Ensure you plan your visit ahead of the 7:00 PM closing time to enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Soba Noodle Water
Don't forget to add the soba noodle cooking water (Sobayu) to your dipping sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Hatsuhana Soba Shinkan is praised for its delicious soba noodles and tempura, often served in generous portions. Diners appreciate the friendly service, clean environment, and riverside views. However, some visitors found certain dishes, particularly those with grated yam and raw egg, to have an unusual texture.
"Oishi! Excellent soba restaurant. Follow the sign will get you to this amazing restaurant.
English menu is available.
Clean and neat restaurant.
Friendly staff. Food arrived quickly, authentic.
We had grated yam with raw egg soba and cooked egg soba. I really like the yam soba. Very delicious. Not recommended it if you don't like slimy texture."
C L
"Delicious soba noodles! We tried the tempura, cold and vege (forgot the name) soba and they were all good. The beans had an interesting salty thang to them and were nicer than we expected. Menu was also provided in English so it’s foreigner friendly."
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"Delicious soba noodles and open from 10:00 to 19:00 when most restaurants in Hakone Yumoto are closed for the time being. Great find."
Felipe G
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (19:00).
Yes, an English menu is available, making it foreigner-friendly.
The specialty dish is the grated yam with raw egg soba, known for its unique flavor and texture.
While not explicitly stated, it's a popular spot, and visiting during off-peak hours or considering the possibility of sharing tables might be helpful.
The restaurant offers a serene dining experience with large portions of soba served by the river bank, providing a nice view.
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Pictures N1 (main branch)･ N3 (new branch)：Hatsuhana Soba official website. Founded in 1934, this soba restaurant has the longest history in Hakone. Soba in Hatsuhana is made only from high-quality domestically produced buckwheat flour, there they also use locally-grown vegetables and eggs, so everything is super fresh and of the best quality.
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