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【Odawara, Kanagawa】Sobadokoro Kotobukian – A Historic Soba Spot Near Odawara Station

Sobadokoro Kotobukian is a restaurant in Odawara City known for its authentic soba, made from freshly ground buckwheat flour and hand-crafted by skilled artisans, offering a fragrant aroma and a firm, chewy texture.

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About: Kotobukian

Just a 3-minute walk from Odawara Station, this historic soba restaurant has been serving customers since the station opened in 1920. A popular dish on the menu is the “Shukuba Soba,” which highlights the 9th post town along the Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi route, with Odawara being the 9th stop. The dish features 9 different types of soba, each representing a part of this rich history. The restaurant’s interior offers a serene, traditional Japanese setting, perfect for enjoying a relaxing meal.

Highlights:

When visiting Sobadokoro Kotobukian, be sure to try the “Shukuba Soba.” This dish, inspired by Odawara’s position as the 9th post town along the Tōkaidō, offers a unique experience with 9 different types of soba. The varieties include shrimp tempura, mountain vegetables, chikuwa tempura, leek, tororo, nori, sesame grated, shiitake mushrooms with sweet soy sauce, and grated radish soba. It’s a luxurious dish that lets you savor the chewy texture of soba while enjoying a diverse range of flavors in 1 meal.

You can also choose the classic cold and hot soba noodles, these allowing you to choose your meal depending on the season or your mood.

Location and Official Website:

Name: Sobadokoro Kotobukian {そば処 寿庵}

Address: 2-1-26, Sakae-machi, Odawara City


Business Hours:

Monday and Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Other Days: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed: Irregular holidays


Contact: 0465-22-2862

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