Chishanoki is a soba restaurant near Tsuwano Station in Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, known for making juwari soba, noodles composed of 100 percent buckwheat with no wheat flour binder, a more delicate and labor-intensive style than standard soba. The menu also includes konnyaku (konjac) sashimi, a distinctive local touch, and a vegan soba set, along with a bilingual menu that makes it notably accessible to non-Japanese-speaking travelers passing through the historic castle town of Tsuwano. The dining room is modest and functional, in keeping with the small-scale character of Tsuwano's restaurants, and geared toward travelers exploring the town's canals and samurai quarter rather than a formal dining occasion. There is no dedicated alcohol program; the focus is on the noodles. Reservations are not required, and vegan diners can order directly from the vegan soba set without special requests. Prices are modest, from about ¥900 to ¥1,700, and the restaurant is open from 11am to 3pm but closed on Wednesdays, so travelers should plan a Tsuwano lunch stop around that schedule.
Signature dishes
- Juwari soba
- Konnyaku (konjac) sashimi
- Vegan soba set
Good to know
- Known for
- Handmade juwari (100% buckwheat) soba with konnyaku sashimi and a bilingual menu
- Hours
- 11:00–15:00; closed Wednesdays
- Reservations
- Not required; vegan option available
Location
Near Tsuwano Station, Tsuwano, Shimane 699-5605
34.4511, 131.7779 View on map
Highlights
- Juwari soba made from 100 percent buckwheat, no wheat binder
- Konnyaku (konjac) sashimi, a distinctive local specialty
- Vegan soba set available
- Bilingual menu, accessible to non-Japanese-speaking travelers
Tips for visiting
- Vegan travelers can order the vegan soba set directly
- Closed on Wednesdays; open 11am to 3pm only
- Try the konnyaku sashimi as a distinctive regional side dish
- The bilingual menu makes ordering straightforward for non-Japanese speakers
Accessibility
The restaurant is a small, ground-level noodle shop typical of Tsuwano's town-center dining, with straightforward table access.
Frequently asked questions
What is juwari soba?
It is soba made entirely from buckwheat with no wheat flour binder, giving it a more delicate texture than standard soba blends.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, Chishanoki offers a dedicated vegan soba set.
Is the menu available in English?
Yes, the restaurant offers a bilingual menu.
What are the opening hours?
It is open from 11am to 3pm and closed on Wednesdays.