Izuru Soba

From the flavors passed down from Manganji Temple to today – experience handmade country soba with an Edo-period taste

Hand-ground stone-milled soba noodles – savor the history and flavors of Manganji Temple

Izuru Soba originates from Tochigi City’s historic “Izuru Manganji Temple.” In the past, soba was made by temple parishioners and locals as an offering, and it gradually became a well-known local delicacy. Along the Izuru Kaido Road, many soba shops and guesthouses line the route, allowing visitors to enjoy natural scenery while savoring freshly ground stone-milled soba noodles.

The Izuru area also promotes “Tochigi Edo Cuisine,” offering not only traditional zaru soba but also unique creations such as white soba, soba flour sweets, and the specialty “Koedo Soba Kaiseki.” This is not only a culinary experience but also a cultural journey that blends history, faith, and gastronomy.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	Around Izuru-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number	0282-31-0919（Izuru Tourism Association / Satoya）
Business Hours	Vary by store
Price	5 servings (for 2–3 people): around 1,500 yen 1 tray (for 5–6 people): around 3,000 yen
DIRECTIONS	From JR / Tobu Tochigi Station, take the Fureai Bus Jio Line for about 70 minutes. Get off at the “Izuru Kannon” stop and walk about 5 minutes.

Southern Area

This area boasts evocative historical buildings and townscapes, such as the Ashikaga School, known for being the oldest school in Japan, and Kura no Machi, a district where buildings from the mid-19th century, a time when the area prospered as a commercial district, still stand. At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can see 350 blooming wisteria flowers, flowing downward from above, creating a world of enchantment.