Historic Eateries Since the Edo Period

The castle town area of Sakura City is home to many long-established eateries. Highly recommended are traditional Japanese “Soba” (buckwheat noodles) and nutritious “Unagi” (grilled eel).

🏯 Recommended Historic Restaurants

• Kawaseya: Founded in 1830. A famous handmade soba restaurant. Enjoy traditional Ten-zaru Soba in a retro atmosphere. Google Maps
• Boushuya Honten: Over 100 years old. A classic diner loved by legendary Japanese baseball players. Google Maps

💡 [CRITICAL] How to Order & Pay at Local Restaurants

1. 💴 Cash Only is the Standard: Many local Japanese restaurants do not accept credit cards or Apple Pay. Always carry Japanese Yen in cash.
2. 👈 Point to Order: Look for plastic food models or picture menus. Just point and say “Kore, onegaishimasu” (This one, please).
3. 📱 Google Translate Camera: Use the camera feature of the Google Translate App for real-time menu translation.

🍜 Handling Ticket Machines (Shokken)

If a shop uses a ticket machine and you are unsure, press the large button on the top-left! It’s usually the shop’s signature dish. Also, many older machines do not accept 10,000 yen bills, so 1,000 yen bills are essential.