Wanko Soba (Hanamaki)

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

The history of Wanko Soba in Hanamaki is as old as Hanamaki Castle, dating back over 400 years. Lord Toshinao, the 27th head of the Nanbu family, stopped by Hanamaki on his way to Edo, and to soothe him on his journey, he gave him some local specialty soba, and Toshinao was very impressed with the flavor. It is said that he was invited to the restaurant and was given a replacement many times. It is said that the name ``Wanko Soba'' came from the fact that the noodles were served in a bowl at that time.
Hanamaki's Wanko Soba does not engage in provocative chants, carefully preserving the culture of hospitality given to the lords.

The ``Wanko Soba All Japan Tournament'' is held on February 11th every year, where participants compete to see how many bowls of Wanko Soba they can eat within a limited time.

Location: Hanamaki City
Inquiries: Contact name (one company) Hanamaki Tourism Association
Phone number 0198-29-4522
FAX number 0198-29-4447
Website: https://www.kanko-hanamaki.ne.jp/
Other: *For reservations and inquiries, please call each store.
*A restaurant where you can eat Wanko Soba

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