
Yamasato no Soba Marutomi
Komagane
Restaurant in Komagane, Japan
The Read
Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 soba house in Komagane, Nagano, serving buckwheat noodles at JPY 1,000 – 1,999 in a lunch-only, walk-in-only format. Counter seating offers direct views of the noodle-making process. Recognized nationally since 2022 for technical execution at a fraction of kaiseki prices.
About Yamasato no Soba Marutomi
Yamasato no Soba Marutomi is a Komagane venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and daytime operating hours. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 selection.
The verified schedule is concise: open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; and closed Tuesday. Dress code is casual.
What Is Verified
Specific seating details, room layout, reservation policy, payment methods, service format are not verified here, so they should not be assumed. What can be stated with confidence is that Yamasato no Soba Marutomi is a casual Komagane venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range.
For first-time visitors, the most useful confirmed planning details are the short daytime hours and Tuesday closure. Because no verified dinner hours are listed, plan around the published daytime schedule rather than assuming evening service.
Price Positioning and the Komagane Soba Landscape
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Yamasato no Soba Marutomi sits in an accessible price band. Other comparisons venues, including Chinese Sai Muen, GUUUT, Nihonryori Yukimoto, 柚木元 - Yukimoto, and Yakiniku Tokuyama, should be considered separate dining options rather than direct substitutes unless their own verified details match what a diner is looking for.
The strongest verified hooks are the 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST listing and the modest listed price range. Beyond that, details such as exact menu structure, chef, seating, or booking rules are not confirmed in the available data.
Timing and Logistics
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; and closed Tuesday. No verified street address, transit route, parking information, or neighborhood detail is available here beyond Komagane.
Because the listed hours are limited to the middle of the day, Yamasato no Soba Marutomi is best planned as a daytime meal in Komagane. The venue is casual, the verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999.
For Komagane dining, this is a straightforward choice for anyone prioritizing a recognized listing and a modest price point. If you are comparing it with other venues, use only confirmed details for each restaurant rather than assuming the same cuisine, service style, or logistics.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒399-4117 Nagano, Komagane, Akaho, 中割23-180
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/nagano/A2006/A200602/20000040
- Phone
- +81 265-83-3809
Venue details
Ambiance
A stylish yet simple house-like soba restaurant in a forested mountain setting, with spacious non-smoking seating and a calm, relaxed atmosphere suited to lingering over handmade noodles with friends.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Juwari soba (100% buckwheat)
- Shirabiso juwari soba
- Free-range chicken dipping soba
- Sauce katsudon (sauce cutlet bowl)
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒399-4117 Nagano, Komagane, Akaho, 中割23-180 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chinese Sai Muen, Chinese, Sichuan, Dim sum & Yum cha, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- GUUUT, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- 柚木元 - Yukimoto, Japanese Kaiseki, Japanese Kaiseki
- Nihonryori Yukimoto, JAPANESE FOOD, JAPANESE FOOD
- Yakiniku Tokuyama, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
Yamasato no Soba Marutomi operates in a different category from most Komagane dining options. Chinese Sai Muen charges JPY 3,000 – 4,999 for Sichuan and dim sum, while GUUUT runs JPY 8,000 – 9,999 for a format closer to kaiseki. Nihonryori Yukimoto and 柚木元 - Yukimoto both deliver multi-course Japanese cuisine at higher price points, with more formal service and private room options unavailable at the soba house.
For value-focused diners, Yamasato no Soba Marutomi offers the clearest national-level recognition at under JPY 2,000, with Yakiniku Tokuyama (JPY 2,000 – 2,999) as the only nearby peer in the same budget range. Tokuyama serves yakiniku rather than noodles, making it the better choice for grilled meat but less relevant for soba-specific trips. If you want kaiseki formality and private dining, Nihonryori Yukimoto is the stronger booking. If you want Tabelog 100 soba at lunch without reservations or high spend, Yamasato no Soba Marutomi is the correct venue.
Booking difficulty favors Yamasato no Soba Marutomi for flexibility (walk-in only, no advance coordination), but the lunch-only hours and early closures (2:30 PM weekends, 3:00 PM weekdays) require tighter scheduling than dinner-service venues. Chinese Sai Muen and GUUUT accept reservations and run evening service, making them easier for fixed-time group meals or late-afternoon arrivals.
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Compare Yamasato no Soba Marutomi
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamasato no Soba Marutomi | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 · #4 |
| Chinese Sai Muen | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| GUUUT | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| 柚木元 - Yukimoto | Unknown | 2026 Tabelog Gold · #362026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #46Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 · #872025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Tabelog Gold2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1462023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended | |
| Nihonryori Yukimoto | Unknown | No published awards | |
| Yakiniku Tokuyama | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Yamasato no Soba Marutomi?
Casual attire is appropriate. The verified dress code is casual, the listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999.
Is Yamasato no Soba Marutomi good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual, so it is best described as a casual Komagane option based on the available data. Details such as seating style, celebration suitability, service format are not confirmed.
What should a first-timer know about Yamasato no Soba Marutomi?
Know the basics: it is in Komagane, the verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, the dress code is casual, it is closed Tuesday. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 selection.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yamasato no Soba Marutomi?
No dinner hours are verified. The confirmed hours are 11:30 AM–3:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed Tuesday.
Is Yamasato no Soba Marutomi worth the price?
For diners seeking a Komagane venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with a Tabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 listing, it is a compelling option. Other specifics, including menu format and booking rules, are not verified here.








