123-Year-Old Store ‘Kawamuraya’ That Started Business with Permission from Hirobumi Ito Closes Down
The station noodle shop ‘Kawamuraya’ located near the entrance of Sakuragi Station closed on March 31st. It was a popular shop that had been featured in various reports.
Long beloved within Sakuragi Town station premises.
This final report reveals that after the closure announcement on SNS, customers flocked in daily, resulting in about three times the usual order volume from mid-March, according to the staff.
“Went for lunch and there were neither tempura nor inari sushi available,” “Stopped by after work and only had plain soba left,” “Long lines at night,” were some of the sad comments heard, so it felt too risky
About: Kawamuraya
Kawamuraya is a renowned soba noodle restaurant with a rich history located in Tokyo, Japan. Established during the Edo period, it has been serving traditional Japanese soba (buckwheat noodles) for centuries, making it one of the oldest soba establishments in the city. The restaurant is famous for its authentic, hand-made noodles and traditional dipping sauces, attracting both locals and tourists who seek a taste of historic Japanese cuisine.
About: Sakuragi Station
Sakuragi Station, located in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is a railway station on the Tobu Urban Park Line (also known as the Tobu Noda Line). The station was opened on May 1, 1911, serving as a key transit point primarily for local commuters. Over the years, it has facilitated the growth and accessibility of the surrounding areas, contributing to the development of local communities and industries.
