Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
Created 400 years ago by Miemon living in Shiroishi as a result of his concern over his father's stomach illness. He created a noodle made without oil from flour and salt water. It became well-reputed when his father's stomach illness was alleviated after eating it. Thus, the easy-to-digest and nutrient-rich umen was born from one man's warm compassion (it's also said that the name "umen" was given by the lord of Shiroishi Castle, Kojuro Katakura). A short, slender noodle that can be easily digested and feels great going down the throat, it is eaten with relish by everyone from small children to the elderly.
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RELAX & MINGLEMore Information about Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
Street address
- 2-3 Nishi-masuokacho, Shiroishi City, Miyagi
Access
Route1
- Approx. 20-min. walk from JR Shiroishi Station. Or by taxi.
Route2
- Approx. 35-min. walk from JR Shiroishi-Zao Station. Or by taxi.
Opening Hours
- 11:00-17:00 (last order at 16:30)
Closed
- First and second Thursday of every month
Best season
- All year
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