Maitake Tempura Zaru Soba @ Restaurant Heisei just 1 minute from Nasushiobara Station

Only a 1-minute walk from Nasushiobara Station’s west exit, Heisei is a local eatery serving a wide variety of dishes—from soba and udon to set meals and small plates.

I stopped by for lunch while waiting for my Shinkansen.

Basic infomation on the restaurant

• Name：Heisei
• Category：soba/udon, set meals, and small plates
• Address：1-1 Oharamanishi 1-chome, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
• Access：1-minute walk from the west exit of Station Nasushiobara
• Business Hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00
• Regular Holiday: Wednesdays
• Phone Number: 0287-65-2858
• Official Website/SNS：None

Review of my actual experience visiting

Heisei is serving a wide variety of dishes.

I don’t have an English version available, but the menu looks like this.

Ordered Menu and Price

Maitake Tempura Zaru Soba: Chilled soba with dipping sauce, served with maitake mushroom tempura (¥1,350)

About taste

The handmade soba had a smooth texture that went down easily, making it really enjoyable to eat.

The flavor was subtle, but the firm bite gave it plenty of substance and kept it satisfying.

The maitake tempura was big and fragrant, with a crispy coating that soaked up the dipping sauce in just the right way, giving it a different kind of deliciousness.

It paired perfectly with the chilled soba.

The price felt a little on the high side, but the quality more than made up for it—it was definitely worth it.

The atmosphere inside

When I walked in, I found table seating in the center and counter seats toward the back.

It seems there’s also a tatami room upstairs.

I went on a weekend, but since it was after the lunch rush, the place was pretty quiet.

After placing my order, the maitake tempura zaru soba arrived in about 7 minutes!

I also asked for soba-yu (the hot water used for cooking soba), and they brought it out right away.

Features & Usability of Heisei

Here’s a quick look at the dining scenes and facilities at Heisei.

Recommended for different occasions

With counter seats available, it’s easy to drop by solo without feeling awkward.

There are also tables and a tatami room, so it’s a nice spot to grab a meal or even a drink with coworkers after work.

Plus, since it’s close to the station and offers a wide variety of dishes, it’s super convenient for a quick stop during a transfer at Nasushiobara Station or before/after a business trip.

Facilities

• Wi-Fi & Power supply：None
• Smoking：Smoke-free restaurant
• Payment method: Cash

Access & map

Exit Nasushiobara Station from the west exit and turn left.

Go down the stairs (there’s also an escalator on the left).

Walk straight to the right, and you’ll see Heisei.

Summary｜Who I recommend Heisei for

• Anyone wanting a meal before/after a transfer or business trip at Nasushiobara Station
• People who enjoy smooth, easy-to-slurp soba

👉 If you’re waiting for the Shinkansen @ Nasushiobara Station, definitely give Heisei a try!