Arakiya
出雲そば 荒木屋
An old soba shop near Izumo Taisha with about 220 years of history. The classic way to enjoy it is Warigo Soba paired with Soba Zenzai.
Founded during the Tenmei era of the Edo period and spanning about 220 years, this is the oldest Izumo soba shop around Izumo Taisha. The signature Warigo Soba (JPY 1,080) is served in vermilion lacquered round boxes. The popular Enmusubi Set pairs Warigo Soba with Soba Zenzai and comes with an omikuji (fortune slip). The first floor has table and tatami seating, while the second floor is tatami. Reservations are not accepted; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Credit cards are not accepted. About a 5-minute walk from Izumo Taisha along the Shinme-no-michi road, with 15 free parking spaces.
Opening hours
11:00–16:00 (closes when sold out), Closed on Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday), occasional temporary closures
Nearby sights
- Izumo Taisha
- Shinmon-dori Street
- Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
- Inasa Beach
- Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse & Shrine
- Matsue Vogel Park
- Tamatsukuri Onsen
- Gessho-ji Temple