Lion Hagiwara is a soba restaurant in the style of a traditional Japanese home nestled in the mountains of Sakudaira.

Their signature "Tebiki Soba" is extra thick and rich in the aroma of soba, while their "Mizumoe Soba" boasts a refreshingly thick noodle texture. Seasonal menu items like bamboo steamer, pheasant soba, and herring soba are available, along with a wide variety of popular a la carte dishes like mountain vegetable tempura, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and soba oysters. You can customize the flavor with salt, water, grated daikon radish, or tsuyu (soup stock), and connoisseurs often finish off their meal with soba mochi zenzai (soba mochi zenzai).

The majestic entrance and the interior decorated with autographed cards from famous people, including Detective Conan's Gosho Aoyama, create a welcoming atmosphere even for first-time visitors. The private room-like seating arrangement creates a relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood.

A numbered ticket system is required during peak hours, so it's best to visit just after opening. Portions are modest, so you can increase your satisfaction by ordering a large portion or two-piece portion. The shop may close once it has sold out, so please allow plenty of time on weekends or during peak tourist season. Enjoy the soba culture of Saku to the fullest by visiting nearby tourist spots.