Soba Matsuba Honten
総本家にしんそば 松葉 本店
A historic restaurant founded in 1861 next to Minamiza, considered the birthplace of Kyoto's herring soba, offering budget-friendly prices.
Located right next to Minamiza, just outside Exit 6 of Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, this historic restaurant was founded in 1861 and is currently run by the fifth-generation owner. The signature Nishin Soba features dried Hokkaido herring simmered until tender, savory, and sweet, served in a light broth. The price in 2026 is approximately 1,870 yen, and the cold version is about 2,090 yen. The restaurant has seating on the basement, second, and third floors, making it a convenient meal during Gion sightseeing. Operating hours are adjusted seasonally.
Opening hours
10:30-21:00 (L.O. 20:30), closed Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday), subject to seasonal adjustments
Nearby sights
- Gion & Hanamikoji Street
- Pontocho
- Yasaka Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Kodai-ji
- Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
- Chion-in
- Kiyomizu-dera