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[Ehime Prefecture ]7 recommended spots for Somen-nagashi

[Ehime Prefecture ]7 recommended spots for Somen-nagashi
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2024-07-11

Summer will soon be in full swing.
When it gets hot, people want to eat Nagashi Somen.
We have compiled a list of spots in Ehime Prefecture where you can enjoy such Nagashi Somen.
There are also places that are easily accessible from Matsuyama City and spots where you can enjoy fishing ponds in addition to Somen-nagashi.
We hope you will use this article as a guide to visit with your family.

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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Kamibayashi Mizu no Moto Somen Nagashi (Toon City)
  3. 2.
    Gongenyama Rest Area Nagashi Somen (Tobe Town)
  5. 3.
    Tsubouchi Family Nagashi Somen (Tomochi)
  7. 4.
    Heike-dani Somen-nagashi (Yawatahama City)
  9. 5.
    Yasumoridou Somen-nagashi (Onikita Town)
  11. 6.
    Kannonmizu Somen Nagashi Meisui-Tei (Uwa Town)
  13. 7.
    Yakushidani Somen Nagashi (Uwajima City)
  15. 8.
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Kamibayashi Mizu no Moto Somen Nagashi (Toon City)



Located relatively easy to access from Matsuyama City is "Kamibayashi Mizumoto Somen Nagashi ".
Please note that the road becomes a narrow mountain road on the way, so please be careful if you are anxious about driving.
Soumen-nagashi is held from early July to late August.
Located on the way to "Kaze Ana "and "Kamibayashi Forest Park "in Toon City, many people come to the park in summer to cool off, and there are often lines of people waiting in line.
Sliced onions, myoga, shiso, and scallions are available as condiments. Sliced onions are recommended for a refreshing salad-like taste.
After enjoying the somen-nagashi, a 5-minute drive will take you to the summit of the mountain "Kazaana (風穴) ".



"Wind Cave "is a natural cooler with cool air coming out of the rocks, and on some days it is more than 10°C cooler than in Matsuyama City and other areas.
Because of its coolness, rare Himalayan and other alpine plants are grown and can be seen and enjoyed.
"After enjoying the Kamibayashi Mizu no Moto Somen Nagashi ", be sure to visit "Kaze Ana "and enjoy its mysterious natural cooler.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Kanbayashi Mizu no Moto Somen Nagashi (Somen No Nagashi)
Address: Kamibayashi Mizumoto, Toon City, Ehime Prefecture (near the windhole)
Access: 30 minutes by car from "Minarara Station on the Iyo Railway Yokogawara Line "
Parking: Available
Material: Adults (junior high school students and older) 600 yen / Elementary school students 300 yen / Children (3 years old and older) 200 yen
Phone number: 090-1172-5308
Business hours: 10:00-16:00

Gongenyama Rest Area Nagashi Somen (Tobe Town)



Located near "Roadside Station Hirota "in Tobe Town is "Gongenzan Rest Area Nagashi Somen ".
The two-lane, easy-to-drive road allows for easy access by car.
Somen-nagashi is held from July to September, but please check the website of Tobe Town for details.
The handmade broth is rich in flavor and contains soybeans, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, shiso, and ginger from the start. Please note that there is a fee to add more broth.

Gongensan is a 440-meter-high mountain located at the headwaters of the Nakano River.
You can enjoy Nagashi Somen while looking at the river, which feels very cool in terms of atmosphere, the water is clean, and the area is crowded with people seeking coolness in the summer.
You can also enter the river and play in the water, so bring a change of clothes if you are bringing children.
After enjoying Somen Nagashi while soaking up the negative ions, be sure to take a walk around the neighborhood.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Gongenzan Resting Place Nagashi Somen (Gongenzan Resting Place Nagashi Somen)
Address: Sozu, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime 791-2205
Access: 23 minutes by car from Tomochi Town Hall
Parking: Available
Material: 600yen for junior high school students and above/300yen for elementary school students/200yen for elementary school students not yet matured
Phone number: 0899692152
Business hours: 10:00-16:00
HP：https://www.town.tobe.ehime.jp/soshiki/34/gongensan.html

Tsubouchi Family Nagashi Somen (Tomochi)

There is a large well in a historic building built in the late Edo period, and the Tsubouchi family Nagashi Somen (flowing somen noodles) facility is set up around the well. "Tsubouchi Family Nagashi Somen (flowing somen noodles) "
Enjoy somen noodles with special broth and homemade condiments.
In fact, not only somen noodles but also tomatoes flow and pizza can be enjoyed.
The Tomochi River runs alongside, and visitors can feel cool while listening to the murmur of the river.



Soumen-nagashi is held from early July to late August.
Please check the website of the Tomochi Tourist Association for detailed information on the dates of this year's event.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Water mill headman "Tsubouchi family "
Address: 578 Kawato, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime
Access: 7 minutes by car from Tomochi Town Hall
Parking: Available
Material: 600yen for junior high school students and above/300yen for elementary school students/200yen for children
Phone number: 089-962-2747
Hours of operation: 11:30 - 14:00
HP：http://www.tobe-kanko.jp/

Heike-dani Somen-nagashi (Yawatahama City)

In addition to the Somen-nagashi, there is a fishing pond for rainbow trout, and you can eat the fish you catch grilled or fried on the spot. "Heikeya-dani Somen-nagashi "is a popular Somen-nagashi spot in Ehime Prefecture.
The Somen Nagashi is held from April 29 to August 31. Please check the Yawatahama City website for detailed information on the days of operation.
"Heike-dani Somen-nagashi "is located on top of a mountain and has a river running through the forest, so it is very cool even in mid-summer.



Yakumi (condiments) include sesame, green onion, and onion. Somen noodles are white and pink in color and are popular among children.
Dashi (broth) and other ingredients can be refilled free of charge, so you can enjoy Nagashi Somen at your leisure.
Please visit with your family.

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Heikeya Valley Somen Nagashi
Address: 8-264 Miyauchi, Houchi-cho, Yawatahama, Ehime 796-0202
Access: 19 minutes by car from "Honai IC "
Parking: Available
Material: Adults (junior high school students and above) 600 yen/Elementary school students 300 yen/Kids 100 yen
Phone number: 0894362414
Hours of operation: 9:30-16:30

Yasumoridou Somen-nagashi (Onikita Town)



Known as a Somen Nagashi spot for more than 30 years, it has a long history.
Because it uses cold water that comes out of the limestone caves, it features a very cold somen-nagashi.
Nagashi Somen is held from early July to late August.
You can enjoy somen noodles with our special broth, local condiments, and aromatic vinegar.
There is also a fishing pond where you can rent a rod for 200 yen.

You can casually enjoy rainbow trout fishing, and the fish you catch can be purchased for 400 yen, and the freshly caught fish will be processed and grilled on the spot. (Charged on Saturdays and Sundays).
Other activities such as exploring caves and playing in the river are available only during the Somen-nagashi event, making this a particularly recommended spot for those who want to enjoy nature to the fullest.
If you are bringing children, be sure to bring a change of clothes.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Yasumori-dong Somen-nagashi
Address：〒798-1311 Komatsu 2305, Onikita-cho, Kita-Uwagun, Ehime Pref.
Access: 23 minutes by car from Roadside Station "Hiyoshi Yume Production Area "
Parking: Available
Fees: Adults 600 yen / Children 300 yen / Infants 200 yen
Phone number: 0895480136
Hours of operation: 10:00-15:00
HP：https://www.town.kihoku.ehime.jp/site/ajiwau/10308.html

Kannonmizu Somen Nagashi Meisui-Tei (Uwa Town)



It is a famous water spot where more than 500 people a day come to draw water. "It was even selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan ".
You can enjoy Somen-nagashi using the famous water of that Kannonmizu at "Kannonmizu Somen-nagashi ".
Open from May 1 to August 31 (May: open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays); open daily from June to August.



Enjoy somen noodles with special broth and a wide variety of condiments such as sudachi, ginger, myoga, onion, and green onion.
Outside, grilled ayu (sweetfish) and other items are sold and are very popular.
After enjoying Somen-nagashi, enjoy the murmuring of the river and enjoy nature.
When you leave, take "Guanyin Water "to leave.

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Kannonmizu Somen Nagashi
Address：〒797-0010 Ehime Prefecture, Nishiyo-shi, Uwa-cho, Myouma 3478
Access: 13 minutes by car from Roadside Station "Donburi Kan "
Parking: Available
Material: Adults (junior high school students and above) 600 yen/Elementary school students 300 yen/Kids 100 yen
Phone number: 0894-67-0013
Business hours: 10:00-16:00
HP：https://seiyojikan.jp/

Yakushidani Somen Nagashi (Uwajima City)



It is located about 15 minutes by car from Uwajima city, making it easily accessible.
Visitors can enjoy somen-nagashi while listening to the murmuring of the river flowing through the Yakushidani Valley.
Every year, the area is crowded with families and tourists seeking cooler weather during the hot season.
The Soumen-nagashi event is held from late May to early September. Please check the Uwajima City website for the detailed schedule of this year's event.
Handmade broth and a wide variety of condiments such as wasabi, onions, green onions, and sesame seeds are available, and of course, refills are free.

Even if you get tired of the taste in the middle of the meal, you can change the flavor so you can eat a lot.
After finishing eating somen noodles, a walk in Yakushidani Valley is also recommended.
It is cool enough to make you forget the intense summer heat, so if you want to enjoy nature's cooler climate, please visit.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Yakushidani Valley Somen-nagashi
Address: Kawauchi, Uwajima, Ehime 798-0075
Access: "About 9 minutes by car from Uwajima Minami IC "
Parking: Available
Fee: Adults and children 600 yen (with somen noodles + 1 onigiri rice ball)
Phone number: 0895-49-5800 (Uwajima Tourism and Products Association)
Hours of operation: 11:00-14:00
HP：https://www.uwajima.org/event/somen.html

summary

We have introduced some Somen-nagashi spots in Ehime Prefecture.
It details everything from famous places to hidden gems that only the locals know about.
Please use this article as a guide to cool off.

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