Quail House
うずら家
In front of Togakushi Shrine Chusha, waiting for thin nihachi soba in bocchi-mori style and sesame-oil-fragrant mushroom tempura becomes part of the joy
- Nihachi soba served in bocchi-mori style
- Mushroom tempura fried in sesame oil
- Sweet and tender sweet potato tempura
- Finish with thick, rich sobayu
- Waiting list system at the storefront
- Located before Togakushi Shrine Chusha
- Relaxing all-tatami seating (zashiki)
- Attentive and heartfelt hospitality
Quail House's signature dish is thin-cut nihachi soba served in Togakushi's traditional bocchi-mori style, where noodles are bundled into bite-sized portions. Thoroughly chilled in cold water for a clean, smooth finish down the throat, many guests order a large portion; the shop uses local buckwheat flour ground by stone mill during the severe winter cold, reputedly serving the vibrant flavor of fresh soba all year round. Mushroom tempura like maitake fried lightly in sesame oil, melt-in-the-mouth sweet sweet potato tempura, and sobogaki enjoyed with various condiments (yakumi) are also popular, traditionally followed by a finish of thick sobayu broth. Opened in 1967 with a traditional folk-house ambiance, the interior features only tatami seating (zashiki), with second-floor views overlooking ancient cedar trees earning wide praise. The shop takes no reservations and operates strictly on a walk-in waiting board at the entrance; visitors customarily sign their names, pay homage at Togakushi Shrine Chusha, and then return. Even during peak rush hours, attentive and warm hospitality directed to each guest makes any wait worthwhile.
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- Address
- 3229 Togakushi, Nagano-shi, Nagano 381-4101, Japan
Address in Japanese: 長野県長野市戸隠3229
- Phone
- 026-254-2219
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,500
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 70 seats
- Tatami room
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- 1967
Opening hours
| Mon |
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|---|---|
| Tue–Wed | Closed |
| Thu–Sun |
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| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Tatami seating
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
Map & access
3229 Togakushi, Nagano-shi, Nagano 381-4101, Japan
Address in Japanese: 長野県長野市戸隠3229
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