Owariya
Oldest restaurant in Kyoto
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Owariya (Japanese: 尾張屋) or Honke Owariya is the oldest restaurant in Kyoto, Japan and in the country itself; it was founded in 1465.[1] The specialty are traditional buckwheat noodles, called soba. Japan's royal family has been known to eat at the restaurant.[2] The restaurant uses the "freshest" Kyoto spring well water to make its soup broth.[3]
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Native name | 本家尾張屋本店 |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1465 |
| Headquarters | 322 Niomontsukinukecho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto-shi, 604-0841 Kyoto , |
| Website | honke-owariya |
History
The restaurant has been located on the same plot of soil in Kyoto since 1465. Honke Owarya began as a confectionery shop; it was later developed into a soba shop by a chef from Nagoya accompanied by members of the imperial family.[1]
Honke Owariya has been associated with several temples in Kyoto from the Edo Period. It fostered bonds with Zen Buddhist sects from Kennin-ji, Shokoku-ji and Myoshin-ji.[1]
The current and sixteenth owner of Honke Owariya is Ariko Inaoka, who follows in the tradition of her father (the 15th owner) and grandfather (the 14th owner).[1]
