✨ Experience the Taste of Japan’s Mountain Hot Springs

Handcrafted Soba Noodle Set from a 250-Year-Old Restaurant in Minakami, Japan

This month’s Onsen Box brings you something truly special: an authentic soba noodle set from Soba-dokoro Kadoya, a traditional soba restaurant located near the famous Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.

Known for its open-air hot springs surrounded by lush forests and traditional wooden architecture, Takaragawa Onsen is one of Japan’s most scenic and photogenic onsen towns—often compared to the world of Spirited Away.

And just at the foot of this dreamlike destination lies Kadoya, a soba shop with over 250 years of history, now offering their hand-crafted dried soba and dipping sauce in this exclusive gift set.

Why This Soba Is So Special

・Over 250 Years of Soba Tradition
Kadoya was founded in the mid-Edo period and has served generations of locals and travelers alike. It is one of the most beloved soba restaurants in the Minakami region.

・Made with Pure Mountain Spring Water
The noodles are kneaded, rinsed, and cooled using spring water from Mt. Tanigawa, enhancing the natural flavor and chewy texture of the soba.

・Premium Japanese Buckwheat
The soba is made in the classic “80/20” style—80% buckwheat, 20% wheat flour—for the perfect balance of aroma, texture, and taste.

・Includes a Special Straight-Type Dipping Sauce
No need to prepare your own sauce! This month’s box includes a bottle of straight (undiluted) dipping sauce made with all-natural ingredients.
Simply chill the bottle and dip the soba directly—no mixing or dilution required. It’s the authentic taste just as you’d enjoy at a soba restaurant in Japan.

☀️ Perfect for Summer – Refreshing & Healthy

In the peak of Japan’s summer heat, locals often turn to zaru soba—cold soba noodles—as a refreshing, light, and nourishing meal.

This soba is not only cool and satisfying, but also naturally healthy:

Rich in Rutin (a type of antioxidant): Supports heart health and circulation
High in Vitamin B: Helps with fatigue and energy metabolism
Low GI & Gluten-Light: Gentle on your body and stomach
Contains Plant-Based Protein: A complete, balanced source of nutrition