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Menya Shirakawa
A signature bowl from our Takayama guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Takayama chuka soba
Order this
Chuka soba with egg
The story behind the bowl
Shirakawa is the modern traveler favorite: lively fish-and-soy aroma, fine curly noodles and warm counter hospitality compressed into a tiny old-town shop.
Before you go: The line can outlast service. Arrive before opening and watch for the shop's sold-out notice.