Takenoshita Soba
竹ノ下そば
Soba in Harajuku, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Harajuku Station
Our analysis
- #5of 34 soba restaurants in Tokyo
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Takenoshita Soba is 5th of the 34 soba restaurants in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 8 of the 34 soba restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 75% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Soba restaurants in Tokyo with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soan Mitate | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | Mon, Sun |
| Takenoshita Soba | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Harajuku | Mon |
| Nidaime Kayamori | #6 | ¥20,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Higashi-Kitazawa | Mon |
| Tenten Kyokyo Ume An | #7 | ¥14,300 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Yushima | Tue |
| Ginza Bettei Hanayama | #8 | ¥22,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Mon, Sun |
| Soba Kappo Daidai | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Takenoshita Soba
- Call 03-6447-1032 (+81-3-6447-1032 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Soba nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 19:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 19:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 19:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 19:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 19:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | June 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Harajuku Station.
Also near: Meiji-Jingūmae (Exit 5): 7 min · Kitasandō (Exit 2): 11 min
- Leave Harajuku Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Takeshita Street and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Wendy's and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Takenoshita Soba is on your right.
On your right
Look for
竹ノ下そば
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
原宿フォース
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
竹ノ下そば東京都渋谷区神宮前1-20-12 原宿フォース B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-20-12 Jingumae Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2-minute walk from Harajuku Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Meiji Jingu Shrine, 680 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takenoshita Soba cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Takenoshita Soba have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Takenoshita Soba closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Takenoshita Soba?
Harajuku Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Meiji-Jingūmae Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.