Sakaeya Restaurant (Shokudo) is conveniently located across the street from Hida-Furukawa Station, making it the perfect spot for travelers to grab a bite to eat after exiting or before entering the station. Locals and passersby frequent the restaurant for its reasonable prices, filling portion sizes, and delicious flavors. Next to the shop’s entrance is a display case filled with food replicas for easy choosing.
Inside, the partially wood interior and good-natured servers create a cozy atmosphere.
The most popular menu item is ramen (chuka-soba), which is served in a flavorful pork and beef broth, using dashi containing niboshi (dried sardine), bonito flakes and soy sauce.
Soba, udon, and rice dishes are also available. Sakaeya’s combination of convenience, affordability, and quality encourages repeat visits among locals and travelers alike.
Essential Information
Price range
Prices start from 500 yen.
Hours
11am–2:30pm
*Closes when it runs out of ingredients.
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