Hello, fellow travelers!
This is Gussan, a writer from Sarukuma☆

Today I’m excited to introduce
Hirata-an, located in
Komori, Nishihara Village, Aso District.
【Hirata-an】 is an authentic handmade soba restaurant where the buckwheat noodles are crafted using pure spring water from Mt. Tawara.
The restaurant isn’t directly on the main road,
but a large signboard makes it easy to spot.
From the parking lot, you can look down
and see the restaurants of Nishihara Village below — a lovely view!
The parking lot in front of the shop has space for 20 vehicles.
It’s also a popular stop for motorcyclists touring the area.
The traditional Japanese exterior is absolutely charming☆
Step inside and you’ll find a bright, welcoming dining space.
The restaurant is fully barrier-free,
so visitors with strollers or wheelchairs can dine comfortably.
Seating includes a counter and a traditional raised tatami area (koagari).
The spacious tatami seating is perfect for families with children!
And the lush green view through the windows is simply gorgeous (^^)

Recommended Menu

Here’s a look at the menu.
《Cold Soba》
Zaru Soba (chilled soba on a bamboo tray): 800 yen
Oroshi Soba (with grated daikon radish): 900 yen
Yamakake Soba (with grated mountain yam): 1,100 yen
Kamojiru Soba (with duck dipping broth): 1,400 yen

《Hot Soba》
Kake Soba (in hot broth): 800 yen
Oroshi Soba: 900 yen
Hanamaki Soba (with seaweed): 900 yen
Yamakake Soba: 1,100 yen
Kamonan Soba (hot duck soba): 1,400 yen
※Large portion: +300 yen
《Rice Menu》
Nori-maki Onigiri (seaweed rice ball, 1 piece): 120 yen
Takana-maki Onigiri (mustard greens rice ball, 1 piece): 150 yen
White Rice: 150 yen
Dashi Chazuke (rice with savory broth): 350 yen
Tororo Gohan (rice with grated yam): 450 yen
《À la Carte》
Edamame: 300 yen
Hormone Stew (simmered offal): 400 yen
Homemade Yakibuta (roasted pork): 500 yen
Grilled Duck: 700 yen
《Drink Menu》
Bottled Beer: 550 yen
Non-alcoholic Beer: 350 yen
Sake: 500 yen
Rice Shochu: 400 yen
Sweet Potato Shochu: 400 yen
Orange Juice: 250 yen
Oolong Tea: 250 yen
“A Note from the Restaurant”
Be sure to read it while you wait for your order☆
This time, I ordered the Zaru Soba (800 yen)!
It even comes with warabi mochi (a chilled jelly-like Japanese sweet)♫
Refreshingly smooth and cool — perfect for a hot summer day in Japan!
And here’s the best part! Fresh real wasabi root is served on the side!
You get to grate the wasabi yourself and add as much as you like
to your zaru soba — a true gourmet experience!
What a wonderfully thoughtful touch! (*^^*)

《Take-Home Menu》
※Available next to the cash register!
Handmade Fresh Soba (1 serving): 600 yen
Soba-cha (buckwheat tea): 550 yen
Soba Seeds: 400 yen
Fresh Wasabi Root: 1,200 yen
Sharkskin Wasabi Grater: 1,300 yen
Homemade Yakibuta: 500 yen

The fresh wasabi got me so excited
that I almost walked away with a whole wasabi root
and a grater of my own! (laughs)

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information accurate at the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.