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Popular & Good Value · Jul 28, 2026
Honke Owariya Honten
本家尾張屋 本店
Historic Kyoto soba in a quiet machiya near the Imperial Palace.
Plan your visit
Last verified: 2026-07-28
- Budget
- About ¥2,000-¥4,000 per person
- Opening hours
- 11:00-15:30 (last order 15:00)
- Reservation
- Not required
- Nearest station
- Karasuma Oike Station
- English menu
- Yes
- Address
- Kurumayacho-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
What to know
Honke Owariya is best approached as a Kyoto lunch, not a trophy reservation. The main shop serves soba in a historic wooden townhouse and uses Kyoto well water in its dashi.
What to order
The signature Horai soba is the ceremonial choice, but a simple bowl of hot or cold soba shows the broth more clearly. Seasonal sweets connect the restaurant to its origins as a confectioner.
The main restaurant does not take reservations. Arrive near opening on a weekday or accept a wait. The compact hours make it a natural stop between the Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, and Karasuma Oike.