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    China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu, Restaurant in Matsue
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    Tabelog 2025

    China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu

    Gotsu/Nakahara area, Matsue

    Restaurant in Matsue, Japan

    The Read

    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    A Tabelog Soba WEST 100 house restaurant serving straightforward buckwheat noodles and tempura at JPY 1,000-1,999, no reservations required. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch only (11 AM-2:30 PM), with 40 seats, parking, a focus on regional execution rather than fine-dining polish. Walk-ins work best near opening, cash only.

    About China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu

    Is there a Tabelog-recognized soba stop in Matsue worth considering? China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu is listed for Matsue with a JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, casual dress, midday hours from Tuesday through Sunday. It is named in the Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025 list, giving it a clear place in a Matsue dining plan for travelers who want a straightforward, budget-conscious soba-focused visit.

    The Soba Program and What to Expect

    Verified public details are intentionally limited: the confirmed information covers the venue name, Matsue location, price band, casual dress code, opening hours, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST recognition. That means the safest expectation is a casual soba venue rather than a highly documented special-occasion restaurant with published details on seating, reservations, private rooms, or service format.

    Hours are simple: China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu is listed as closed on Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM. Because the verified schedule only covers that midday window, plan around those hours and avoid assuming evening service. For dietary needs, accessibility questions, payment methods, or reservation policies, the verified record here does not provide enough detail, so confirm directly with the venue before making a firm plan.

    Value and Booking Logistics

    The verified price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, which makes China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu an accessible option within Matsue for diners prioritizing soba and recognized listings over luxury-service extras. The casual dress code also suggests there is no need to plan a formal outfit around the meal.

    For comparison planning, you can also look at comparable venues such as Teuchi Kamiyo Soba, Mosoro, Tokyoé£Ÿå ‚, é ’èœ 桔梗屋, or オマッジオ ダ コニシ, while keeping China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu as the Matsue soba venue with the verified 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST mention. If you are building a Matsue itinerary, treat this as a midday stop, check current details before you go, leave room for other dining in Matsue generically rather than relying on unverified service or menu specifics.

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    Planning details

    Location
    117-6 Sotonakabaracho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0875, Japan
    Website
    tabelog.com/en/shimane/A3201/A320101/32000063
    Phone
    +81 852-22-2361
    Planning details

    Location

    117-6 Sotonakabaracho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0875, Japan · Directions

    +81 852-22-2361

    tabelog.com/en/shimane/A3201/A320101/32000063

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Teuchi Kamiyo Soba, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Mosoro, Notable alternative
    • オマッジオ ダ コニシ, Notable alternative
    • é ’èœ 桔梗屋, Notable alternative
    • Tokyoé£Ÿå ‚, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu and Teuchi Kamiyo Soba both hold Tabelog 100 recognition and operate in the JPY 1,000-1,999 range, but Funatsu offers triple the seating (40 vs. Kamiyo's smaller counter) and no-reservation walk-in access, making it the easier choice for spontaneous visits. If you're after the most artisanal hand-cut texture, Kamiyo's teuchi (hand-cut) technique earns the nod, though Funatsu's deep-fried sides and sake pairing options give it a broader lunch-hour appeal. For splurge-worthy dining beyond soba, オマッジオ ダ コニシ delivers Italian technique in a more central location, while Mosoro provides a different format entirely if you're mapping out a multi-venue Matsue itinerary.

    Funatsu's house-restaurant format and parking availability make it the practical pick for car-based Shimane touring, whereas Kamiyo suits pedestrians staying near the city center. Neither venue takes reservations, but Funatsu's larger capacity means shorter queues outside of peak weekend lunch hours (arrive by 11:30 AM weekdays to avoid waits). For travelers debating whether to visit both, the decision hinges on itinerary density: if you're spending two or more days in Matsue with time for granular soba comparisons, hit Kamiyo for technique and Funatsu for value and ease. If you have only one lunch window, Funatsu's Tabelog 100 status, parking, walk-in reliability make it the safer default, though solo diners or couples seeking a quieter, more intimate counter experience should flip that recommendation and head to Kamiyo instead.

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    Compare China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu
    Is China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu Worth It?
    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    China Sanchi Soba Kobo FunatsuJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownEasy
    Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025 · #65
    Teuchi Kamiyo SobaJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999UnknownNo published awards
    MosoroUnknownNo published awards
    オマッジオ ダ コニシUnknownNo published awards
    é ’èœ 桔梗屋UnknownNo published awards
    Tokyoé£Ÿå ‚UnknownNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu good for a special occasion?

    It may suit a low-key meal in Matsue, but the verified details point to a casual venue rather than a clearly documented special-occasion setting. Confirmed facts include casual dress, a JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, midday hours, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST recognition.

    Is China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu good for solo dining?

    The verified information does not specify seating layout or service style, so solo-dining suitability cannot be stated with certainty. The casual dress code, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, Tuesday-to-Sunday 11 AM to 2:30 PM hours make it reasonable to consider for a straightforward midday meal, but check current details if seating matters to you.

    What are alternatives to China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu?

    For comparison, you can consider comparable venues such as Teuchi Kamiyo Soba and Mosoro, along with other dining options generically. China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu is the venue here with verified 2025 Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST recognition.

    Is lunch or dinner better at China Sanchi Soba Kobo Funatsu?

    The verified hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, with Monday closed. No dinner hours are verified, so plan for the listed midday service window only.