Okayama's local gourmet: Hiruzen Yakisoba, a specialty of the Hiruzen region

What is Hiruzen Yakisoba?

The Hiruzen region's specialty yakisoba, grilled with a secret miso sauce. In the Hiruzen region in northern Showa Prefecture, yakisoba and Jingisukan (grilled mutton barbecue) made with miso, which each household made as a preserved food for winter, have been eaten since around the 1950s. Among them, a restaurant in Hiruzen began serving yakisoba using a unique miso sauce made with a miso base and a variety of ingredients and seasonings, including garlic, onions, and apples, and adding chicken and cabbage. This yakisoba became popular and became known as Hiruzen yakisoba. Be sure to try this Hiruzen flavor, which continues to be loved by locals.

"Hiruzen Yakisoba Lover Party"

Hoping to attract many customers to Hiruzen, to get to know the charms of Maniwa City Hiruzen, and to become fans, the town revitalization group has been working on various initiatives to promote the local brand by naming what was previously simply called "yakisoba" in Hiruzen as "Hiruzen Yakisoba." These efforts have been recognized, and the group won the Gold Grand Prix at the B-1 Grand Prix, a joint PR event for town revitalization groups from all over the country that promotes local cuisine.

Hiruzen Yakisoba Koitonkai Official Website

Enjoy Hiruzen Yakisoba at home!

A set that allows you to easily enjoy Hiruzen Yakisoba at home

You can now enjoy "Hiruzen Yakisoba," a local gourmet dish from the Hiruzen region of Maniwa City, Okayama Okayama Prefecture, which was also featured on the popular TV program "Secret Kenmin Show Kyoku" (broadcast on September 30, 2021), at home!

・Hiruzen Yakisoba Set (2 servings) 576 yen (tax included)

[Contents] 150g noodles x 2, 40g sauce x 2, 0.2g Japanese pepper x 2

[Product Introduction] Supervised by the "Hiruzen Yakisoba Koitonkai"! You'll be addicted to the rich, sweet and spicy miso-based sauce and spicy sansho pepper. It's easy to prepare, just stir-fry in a frying pan.

*Please prepare ingredients such as meat and vegetables separately.

・Hiruzen Yakisoba Sauce 324 yen (tax included)

[Contents] 235g (6 servings)

[Product Introduction] This Hiruzen Yakisoba sauce was developed in collaboration with the Hiruzen Yakisoba Koitonkai, winners of the 6th B-1 Grand Prix. Try the popular Hiruzen Yakisoba at home! This rich miso-based sauce is sweet and spicy.

*Please prepare noodles and ingredients such as meat and vegetables separately.

[Purchase online at Specialty store of Okayama, the Land of Sunshine]

There is also "Yoruzen Yakisoba"!

While based on the same miso sauce as "Hiruzen Yakisoba," this is a spicy and punchy yakisoba for adults that goes well with alcohol. While "Hiruzen" uses chicken kashiwa (chicken ribs), "Yoruzen" uses chicken heart, skirt steak, and yagen cartilage, and is topped with chives and dried daikon radish for a crisp texture.

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Recommended spots in the Hiruzen area

GREENable HIRUZEN

717-0602 1205-220 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

``GREENable HIRUZEN'' is a base facility to spread awareness of the value of sustainability to as many people as possible. This facility was designed and supervised by architect Kengo Kuma, and was relocated from a wooden building that was once used in Harumi, Tokyo. The removable building, which is not possible with conventional concrete buildings, has become a symbol of the brand, as a decarbonized and sustainable architecture, and as a symbol of the exchange of resources and culture between cities and regions. The facility consists of a visitor center and shop that sells goods that allow you to practice sustainability, the Maniwa City Hiruzen Museum that disseminates art and culture, a cycling center that offers experiential programs, and the CLT Pavilion ``Kazenoha''.

Hiruzen Plateau

Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0501

Hiruzen Highlands, home to magnificent nature and a variety of tourist spots, is one of the best highland resorts in western Japan. In addition to seeing cute Jersey cows grazing, there is Hiruzen Jersey Land, where you can enjoy eating and shopping at restaurants and shops, Hiruzen Winery, which brews wine from home-grown mountain grapes, lavender, herbs, etc. There are many spots you'll want to visit, including Hiruzen Herb Garden, where seasonal plants are grown. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy in nature, making it perfect for camping and cycling. Also pay attention to the gourmet foods unique to Hiruzen, such as sweets and dairy products made with Jersey milk, and local gourmet dishes such as Hiruzen Yakisoba and Genghis Khan.

Hiruzen Winery

1205-32 Hiruzen Kamifukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 710-0602

A shop, restaurant and cafe are attached to the wine brewing facility. Shop ``Koanier'' carries a selection of carefully selected products, including our own wines and confitures. The restaurant and cafe offers lunch plates made with plenty of local ingredients, Jersey beef curry, wild grape soft serve ice cream, and more. There is also a space where you can see the storage room and bottling process through glass.

Hiruzen Jersey Land

956-222 Hiruzen Nakafukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0501

Located at the foot of Kami Hiruzen Mountain, you can see the majestic sight of Hiruzen Sanza and Jersey cows grazing leisurely. You can see through the window a factory that manufactures dairy products such as Jersey yogurt and cheese made from Jersey milk, which has a refreshing and rich flavor, and you can enjoy soft-serve ice cream and assorted Jersey sausages at the restaurant and shop. There are also dishes made with Jersey beef, and in addition to steaks and curries, there are more than 10 dishes that allow you to enjoy the deliciousness of red meat, such as roast beef bowls.

Hiruzen Plateau Bicycle Path

Mikigahara-Hiruzen Kogen Sports Park, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Pr...

A 29km long route where you can enjoy the idyllic scenery while overlooking Hiruzen Sanza and Mt. Daisen. The climate unique to the highlands, especially from spring to early summer, is ideal for cycling.

Roadside station Hiruzen Kogen

717-0503 694-129 Toyamane, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

[About the business of Roadside Station Hiruzen Kogen] From December 11, 2020, Roadside Station Hiruzen Kogen is closed. (You can use the parking lot, restrooms, etc.) Please note that souvenirs are sold at the adjacent Hotel Hiruzen Hills. Regular holidays are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Business resumption is scheduled for around the end of March 2020. Located in the center of Hiruzen district,adjacent to Hotel Hiruzen Hills. The shop has a sales corner selling local specialties, souvenirs,soft serve ice cream, etc.,as well as collecting pamphlets and serving as a rest area. There is also a bicycle rental corner,so it is also recommended as a starting point for cycling. Enjoy cycling on the Hiruzen Kogen Bicycle Path, which is approximately 30km in length. In addition, ``Natural Farm Park'' is adjacent to the opposite side of the road from Hiruzen Kogen Roadside Station. It is also possible to have a small picnic,so we recommend that you spread out your lunch and have a relaxing time.

Hiruzen Kids Snow Park

717-0602 Hiruzen Kamifukuda Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen-mae, Maniwa City,...

In the sloping space in front of the Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen hotel, you can enjoy snow games such as snowshooting and sliders. *Skiing and snowboarding are not allowed.

Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort

717-0611 644-105 Hiruzen Motokyabe, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

It is a ski resort with excellent access, about 5 minutes from Hiruzen IC on the Yonago Expressway. Night games are held every day during the season. There are also plenty of facilities for children.

Hiruzen Calm Hot Spring Tsuguro Kogenso

717-0513 1080-1 Hiruzen Shimowa, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

A hot spring facility located at the northern tip of Okayama Prefecture, on the border with Tottori Prefecture. This is an inn where you can enjoy nature to the fullest, preserving the original scenery of a rural village, where you can hear the breath of nature such as the clear flow of a river and the chirping of small birds.

Hiruzen Horse Park

958-38 Hiruzen Nakafukuda, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0501

Approximately 30 horses will be on standby, ranging from racehorses that ran in the G1 race of Chuo Keiba to ponies that are popular with children. Interacting with horses through horseback riding, taking photos, and feeding them carrots is extremely healing. During the horseback riding experience, you can receive instruction according to your level, so even beginners can feel at ease. For experienced riders, there is also an outdoor riding course, where you can enjoy horseback riding in a relaxing setting surrounded by nature. There is an indoor horse track, so you can enjoy it even in rainy weather.

Hiruzen Herb Garden herbill

1480-64 Hiruzen Nishikabe, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0604

This facility was built in Nishi-Kayabe, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, overlooking the Hiruzen Sanza, with the aim of interacting with people in the city through plants. The site, which has a total area of 3 hectares, includes one of the largest lavender fields in western Japan, an herb garden full of herb flowers, a mountain park with a collection of local wild plants and wild plants, a hydrangea garden with about 3,000 hydrangeas, and a wreath-making facility. There is a Kaori-no-Yakata with a workshop and a shop/restaurant. Hydrangea: Late June to early July (approximately 3,000 plants) Lavender: Early July to early August (approximately 10,000 plants) Herbs: Mid-May to late November (approximately 200 types) Wreath making experience: About 1 hour Price: From about 1,500 yen

Hiruzen Yatsuka Onsen Kaiyukan

717-0505 2300-1 Kaminagata, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

[Hot spring where you can feel the breeze of Hiruzen Plateau] A hot spring facility nestled in the middle of nature. In the open-air bath, you can forget about the passage of time and spend a relaxing time while feeling the seasonal breeze of Hiruzen Plateau.