Itoigawa’s Noodles

Slurp Down a Bowl of Ramen or Savor the Gentle, Earthy Aroma of Soba!

After rice, noodles are without a doubt the most important part of a Japanese diet and they’re found in abundance in Itoigawa!

Itoigawa has a long history of soba production, especially in the mountainous regions, where it was traditionally harder to cultivate rice. Today you can find a variety of soba noodle restaurants throughout the city. Many of these restaurants also offer treats like tempura and sasazushi (sushi wrapped in a bamboo leaf), which are traditional favorites that match perfectly with the delicate flavor of soba.

Ramen shops serve this tasty dish in a wide variety of styles throughout the country, and Itoigawa is no different! At Itoigawa’s local ramen restaurants, enjoy both traditional favorites like soy sauce, chicken, pork or miso ramen; and local specialties like seaweed, seafood ramen and more!

No trip to Itoigawa is complete without trying Itoigawa’s Black Yakisoba. This Itoigawa dish features stir-fried noodles in a jet black sauce made from locally sourced squid ink. Each restaurant has its own recipe and preparation style for this dish, so make sure to try it more than once!