Aji-no-Sato Mikazuki
Visitors can enjoy the taste of the countryside with traditional homemade soba at Aji-no-Sato Mikazuki. Among the fresh local vegetables, you will also find popular items such as homemade "Mikazuki Miso" made from 100% locally produced Sayo soybeans, as well as "Konnyaku", a type of Japanese jelly made from potato. The restaurant provides homemade soba noodles and a buffet full of local vegetables. The facility also has a Japanese-style room that can hold up to 120 people for parties, banquets, and work retreats.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 1266 Noino,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 0790-79-2521
- Opening Hours
- shop 9:00-17:00 Handmade soba and meals 11:00-14:00
- Business Holidays
- Tuesdays (open on national holidays), year-end and New Year holidays
- Related web sites
- https://ajiwainosato.jimdofree.com/
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