Tochigi Prefecture where Nikko is located is one of Japan’s leading buckwheat producing regions. Above all, Imaichi area (of Nikko) boasted as one of the largest planting areas of the prefecture. As a result, there are many high quality soba shops around here that take advantage of this fresh local produce, and clean water from the Nikko mountains.
Genso-soba Kappa 玄蕎麦河童 would meticulous select the best quality buckwheat from various production areas and “cold” storage them for about 2 years to deepen the sweetness of the wheat. The delicate taste of soba they offer is the result of this thorough storage management and careful selection process.
Enjoy the different flavors and aromas that differ from one place to another with two types of platter in the menu
Open from 11am to 3pm daily and closed on every Thursday, and 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday of the month. Also open at night on Fridays, Sundays and holidays from 6 pm to 8:30 pm