Ichie An
Kobe
Restaurant in Kobe, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Tabelog 100-recognized soba house in rural Tamba-Sasayama, open lunch-only until sold out with no reservations accepted. JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 for handmade buckwheat noodles in a converted house setting. Requires early arrival and cash payment, but delivers award-level quality at the region's lowest price point.
About Ichie An
Ichie An is a Kobe venue with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. It is open for lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; it is closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025.
The dependable facts are the city, the price band, the published hours and the 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST recognition. For diners comparing options, Ichie An should be evaluated on its own details rather than treated as directly equivalent to NOMI RESTAURANT or any other venue with a different profile.
What the Setting Delivers
Ichie An is in Kobe, but the listing does not confirm a street address, neighborhood, room layout, view, parking, smoking policy, or service format.
Ichie An operates on a limited schedule and in a modest price range.
How It Fits Among Soba Options
Ichie An can be compared with other comparable venue venues such as Roan Matsuda Sasayama, Kuwa Monpe, Luna Parpados Konda and Soban Chi, but the information here does not support detailed claims about their relative formats, prices, access, menus or booking policies. Use those comparisons as starting points for further research rather than as like-for-like substitutes.
The decision hinges on confirmed priorities: Ichie An has a low price band, a limited midday schedule, and 2025 recognition in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST. If those are the factors you care about, it belongs on your shortlist.
Practical Decision Framework
Ichie An is in Kobe and operates Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Skip it if you need dinner hours or require details beyond price, hours, city and recognition. For broader options, see our full Kobe restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Location
- 50-2 Okuma, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo 669-2318, Japan
- Website
- tourism.sasayama.jp/ichiean-2
- Phone
- +81 79-552-1484
Venue details
Ambiance
A tranquil, rustic farmhouse setting with traditional thatched architecture and views of the surrounding countryside, creating a quiet, relaxed atmosphere focused on seasonal soba rather than formality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
Handmade soba
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 50-2 Okuma, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo 669-2318, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
50-2 Okuma, Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo 669-2318, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Roan Matsuda Sasayama, Notable alternative
- Kuwa Monpe, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Luna Parpados Konda, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Soban Chi, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- NOMI RESTAURANT, Japanese Cuisine, Innovative, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Restaurant context
Against Kobe's soba and buckwheat noodle options, this venue occupies the rural-pilgrimage slot: lowest price, highest effort, award validation. Kuwa Monpe offers a similar price range (JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999) with urban accessibility and longer hours, making it the better choice for visitors without a car or flexible schedules. Luna Parpados Konda steps up to JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999 with a more refined room and extended service, appealing to diners who want elaboration beyond the noodles themselves. Soban Chi at JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 splits the difference, offering moderate polish without the rural drive.
If you're chasing Tabelog 100 recognition and want the most affordable entry point, this is it. If you need flexibility or prefer a longer meal, Kuwa Monpe in the city is the more practical pick. If you want a polished dining room and broader menu options, Luna Parpados Konda justifies the higher spend. The rural location and lunch-only hours are the dealbreakers; everything else depends on whether you value award validation enough to drive an hour and arrive early.
Roan Matsuda Sasayama shares the same rural geography and likely appeals to the same audience, though specific comparisons depend on whether you're prioritizing soba technique or broader Japanese cuisine. For visitors staying in central Kobe, the urban options offer better time efficiency. For dedicated soba enthusiasts already exploring the Tamba region, this delivers the best value in the category.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ichie An?
Ichie An is in Kobe, costs JPY 1,000–1,999, and is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday closed. It is in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ichie An?
Ichie An is open 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. If dinner timing is essential, choose another option.
