Name: Higashidori Shin-Soba Kaido Festival
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18
Location: 4 venues in Higashidori Village (Ōri Furusato Denshōkan, Sunagomata Nohana Shōbu no Sato, Yagyu River Rest House, and Odanozawa Sodeyama-kan)

This event lets you sample soba-making traditions passed down in different areas of Higashidori Village at 4 venues in the village. Stone-ground 100% buckwheat soba and broth that varies by area give each venue its own character.

About Higashidori Shin-Soba Kaido Festival

The Higashidori Shin-Soba Kaido Festival is a food event where you can enjoy regional freshly harvested soba at 4 venues in Higashidori Village.

Rice cultivation was difficult in Higashidori Village, so soba-making traditions were passed down in each area.

The event is known for stone-ground 100% buckwheat soba and traditional broth made with chicken bones, locally produced kelp and dried sardines, vegetables, mushrooms, and other ingredients.

The ingredients used in the broth vary by venue, letting you enjoy the distinctive flavors of each area.

Festival highlights

The highlight is being able to sample different Higashidori soba at 4 venues in the village.

Ōri serves Higashidori soba and chilled soba, Sunagomata offers Higashidori soba and its regular menu, Yagyu River serves frozen freshly harvested soba, and Odanozawa serves Higashidori soba.

The soba is made with 100% buckwheat ground on a stone mill, and the broth ingredients vary by area.

Some years, soba mochi is also available, alongside soba dishes such as zaru, bukkake, and chilled soba.

Savor the flavor of freshly harvested soba passed down in Higashidori Village at 4 venues

What to expect

In 2026, freshly harvested soba was served at 4 venues in the village from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Furusato Denshōkan in Ōri served Higashidori soba and chilled soba, among other dishes, while Nohana Shōbu no Sato in Sunagomata offered Higashidori soba and its regular menu.

The Yagyu River Rest House offered frozen freshly harvested soba, limited to 300 servings per day, while Sodeyama-kan in Odanozawa served Higashidori soba.

Menus vary by venue, so the event is designed for visitors to sample the different offerings as they travel between areas.

How to take part

According to the 2026 information, no advance application is required.

Soba is served at 4 venues in the village. Frozen freshly harvested soba at the Yagyu River venue is limited to 300 servings per day.

Location and access

Venue and address: 4 venues in Higashidori Village / Ōri Furusato Denshōkan (5-2 Ōri, Higashidori Village) / Sunagomata Nohana Shōbu no Sato (17-2 Sunagomata, Higashidori Village) / Yagyu River Rest House (29-3 Yagyu, Higashidori Village) / Odanozawa Sodeyama-kan (32-1 Minamidōri, Odanozawa, Higashidori Village)
Train and bus: Take the Shimokita Kotsu Tomari Line (bound for Tomari Bus Depot) from Mutsu Bus Terminal. For the Ōri venue, get off at Higashidori Village Office and walk about 30 minutes. For the Sunagomata venue, get off at Health and Welfare Center.
By car: The Ōri venue is about 18 minutes from JR Shimokita Station; the Sunagomata venue is about 25 minutes from JR Shimokita Station.
Parking: Yes

Address 5-2 Ōri, Higashidori Village / 17-2 Sunagomata, Higashidori Village / 29-3 Yagyu, Higashidori Village / 32-1 Minamidōri, Odanozawa, Higashidori Village

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

2026年10月17日（土）〜18日（日）10:00〜14:00

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Tips for your visit

Menus vary by venue.

The Yagyu River Rest House offers frozen freshly harvested soba, limited to 300 servings per day.

Soba prices and availability vary by venue, so check the information for the venue you plan to visit.

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions include the Higashidori Village Industrial Festival, Sarugamori Hiba Buried Forest, Yagyu River Rest House, and Tonamioka Farm Milk Factory Bon Serve.

The Yagyu River Rest House is also one of the festival venues.

If you plan to visit these places as part of your festival outing, check each facility’s opening days and conditions of use separately.

Origins and History of Higashidori Shin-Soba Kaido Festival

Rice cultivation was difficult in Higashidori Village, and soba-making traditions were passed down in different areas of the village as a result.

Higashidori soba is known for its stone-ground 100% buckwheat soba and traditional broth made with chicken bones, locally produced kelp and dried sardines, vegetables, mushrooms, and other ingredients.

The ingredients used in the broth vary by area, and these regional flavors continue to be featured at the event today.

Official information

ひがしどおり新そば街道まつり公式ページ：Official Higashidori Shin-Soba Kaido Festival page