"(Translated by Google) I had the croquette set meal, which is the shop's recommendation ^_^
It came with three cute egg-sized croquettes and soba noodles [choice of hot or cold]
!
The croquettes were lightly flavored. Maybe they didn't have any flavor?
I ate it with sauce.
The rice portion was small, so if you want to eat a lot, I recommend ordering a large portion ^_^
The soba noodles were delicious★

The stewed offal was lightly flavored!

(Original)
このお店推しのコロッケ定食食べました^_^
卵くらいのサイズのかわいいコロッケ３個と、お蕎麦【温かいor冷たい選べる】
が付いてました！
コロッケの味は薄味。味がついてないのかな？
ソースかけて食べました。
ごはんは少なめなので沢山食べたい方はご飯大盛りにする事をおすすめします^_^
お蕎麦は美味しかったです★

モツ煮は味薄めです！"

ゼルダの伝説

"Some of the stuff it's a grumpy granny, and not foreign friendly."

Rijal Nazhara

"(Translated by Google) A heartwarming bowl of bliss in a hidden area of ​​Shinshu! Enjoy Touji Soba at "Soba no Rinagawa"

About an hour's drive from Matsumoto city, we head to "Soba no Rinagawa" in the Nakagawa district, surrounded by rich nature. This time, we visited in search of the local specialty, "Touji Soba".

Of course, we ordered "Touji Soba" (1,500 yen). We also ordered a rice porridge set (350 yen) as an additional order. The Touji Soba that arrived is a pot containing mountain pheasant meat, mushrooms, and wild vegetables, and the boiled soba is placed in a small bamboo basket called a "Toujikago" and quickly thrown into the hot soup, which is then warmed up once, placed in a soba bowl, and the soup is poured over the top with a ladle. The staff will carefully teach you how to eat it, so even first-timers can feel at ease.
The soup has a gentle flavor. The soup, which is packed with the blessings of Shinshu, slowly seeps into your body. The soba noodles are handmade and made from buckwheat flour native to Nagano.
As you eat, the broth, which combines the flavors of the soba and ingredients, changes into a unique taste. The rice porridge set at the end is a must-have item to enjoy the flavor to the fullest. If you soak the rice in the broth and add an egg, it's a truly blissful bowl. I felt that this was the true joy of enjoying the bounty of Nagano in its entirety.

[Restaurant atmosphere]
The interior is spacious and has a calm atmosphere with a warm wooden motif. It is a space where you can enjoy a leisurely meal with your family, friends, or even by yourself.

[Service]
On this day, two local ladies were working together. They were very polite and kind. I was confused by my first toji soba, but they explained how to eat it with a smile, and I felt their warm hospitality from start to finish. The service time was smooth, and I was able to enjoy my meal without stress.

[Price range, cost performance]
Touji soba is 1,500 yen per person and the porridge set is 350 yen, for a total of 1,850 yen. Considering that you can enjoy authentic handmade soba and the rich bounty of Nagano for this price, I think it is very cost-effective. Considering that it is a special experience that is hard to find in the city center, it even feels like a good deal.

[Ease of making reservations, crowding situation]
I visited during lunch time on a weekday, and it was crowded with many customers. It is expected to be particularly crowded during the tourist season and weekends, so it is wise to visit with plenty of time. When I visited, I was able to enter the restaurant without a reservation, but depending on the timing, you may have to wait.

[Access, location]
It is about an hour by car from Matsumoto city, so it is not particularly easy to access. However, the drive course allows you to enjoy the majestic nature of Shinshu, and one of the attractions is that you can experience the feeling of being in a hidden place. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, so it is convenient to visit by car.

[Overall Review]
"Soba no Sato Nakagawa" is not just a place to eat soba, but also a place where you can experience the nature and culture of Nakagawa, as well as its warm people. The heartwarming "Touji Soba" is a masterpiece worth visiting. We confidently recommend it to those who want to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and savor the bounty of Shinshu to their heart's content. Why not spend a blissful moment with the beautiful scenery of the four seasons?

(Original)
信州の秘境で味わう、心温まる至福の一杯！「そばの里奈川」でとうじそばを堪能

松本市街から車を走らせること約1時間、豊かな自然に囲まれた奈川地区に佇む「そばの里奈川」へ。今回は、この地の名物「とうじそば」を求めての訪問です。

注文したのは、もちろん「とうじそば」（1,500円）。追加で雑炊セット（350円）もお願いしました。登場したとうじそばは、山雉のお肉・きのこ・山菜が入った鍋に、一度茹でたそばを「とうじかご」と呼ばれる小さな竹かご入れ、熱々の汁にさっと投げ入れてそばを一度温めてそば用の器に入れお玉で汁を上からかけて食べるスタイル。店員さんが丁寧に食べ方を教えてくださるので、初めてでも安心です。
つゆは、優しい味わい。信州の恵みが凝縮された出汁が、じんわりと身体に染み渡ります。そばは細打ちの手打ちです。奈川在来種のそば粉使用。
食べ進めるうちに、そばと具材の旨味が溶け込んだつゆは、唯一無二の味わいに変化。〆の雑炊セットは、その旨味を余すことなく楽しむための必須アイテムです。ご飯につゆをたっぷり吸わせ、卵を落とせば、まさに至福の一杯。これぞ、奈川の恵みを丸ごといただく醍醐味だと感じました。

【お店の雰囲気】
店内は、広々としており、温かみのある木を基調とした落ち着いた雰囲気。家族連れや友人同士、もちろんお一人様でも、ゆったりと食事を楽しめる空間です。

【サービス】
この日は地元のおばさん2人のツーオペ。対応は、非常に丁寧で親切でした。初めてのとうじそばに戸惑う私に、食べ方を笑顔で説明してくださり、終始温かいおもてなしを感じました。提供時間もスムーズで、ストレスなく食事を堪能できました。

【価格帯、コストパフォーマンス】
とうじそば一人前1,500円に雑炊セット350円で合計1,850円。この価格で、本格的な手打ちそばと、奈川の豊かな恵みを存分に味わえることを考えると、非常に高いコストパフォーマンスだと思います。都心ではなかなか味わえない、特別な体験を考えると、むしろお得感すらあります。

【予約のしやすさ、混雑状況】
平日のランチタイムに伺いましたが、多くのお客さんで賑わっていました。特に観光シーズンや週末は混雑が予想されるため、時間に余裕を持って訪れるほうが懸命です。私が訪れた際は予約なしで入店できましたが、タイミングによっては待つこともありそうです。

【アクセス、立地】
松本市街からは車で約1時間と、決してアクセスが良いとは言えません。しかし、その道中も信州の雄大な自然を満喫できるドライブコースであり、秘境感を味わえるのも魅力の一つです。お店の前に駐車場も完備されており、車での訪問が便利です。

【総評】
「そばの里奈川」は、ただそばを食べるだけでなく、奈川の自然と文化、そして温かい人々に触れることができる場所です。心温まる「とうじそば」は、訪れる価値のある逸品。都会の喧騒を忘れ、信州の恵みを心ゆくまで味わいたい方に、自信を持っておすすめします。四季折々の美しい景色と共に、至福のひとときを過ごしてみてはいかがでしょうか。"

成田孝一