This is a 3-serving pack of semi-fresh soba (han-nama soba) made with buckwheat flour from Nagano Prefecture, with tsuyu (noodle sauce) and buckwheat flour for sobayu (the soba cooking water, served as a drink). It is sold under the name ちこり村 by 株式会社サラダコスモ of Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. This article organizes the amount, best-before date, allergen labeling, noshi (gift wrapping label) availability and reviews of this ambient-temperature soba from the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews. Its features are that it can be stored at ambient temperature with a best-before date of 90 days from the manufacturing date, and that it comes with buckwheat flour for making sobayu.
At a Glance
Key points
- Semi-fresh soba 120g × 3 bags, tsuyu 25g × 3 bags and 20g of buckwheat flour for sobayu (3 servings). Buckwheat flour for sobayu is included, and how to make sobayu is explained in the product page images
- It arrives at ambient temperature, and the best-before date is 90 days from the manufacturing date. Among the 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026), 3 arrive chilled; this product arrives at ambient temperature
- Rakuten rating 4.51 (191 reviews). Viewed November 9, 2026
- It arrives wrapped in a furoshiki (wrapping cloth), and noshi (gift wrapping label) can be attached. The “Gift” field on the Rakuten product page shows that noshi is available
Watch out for
- The noodles total 360g, the smallest amount among the 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026). For 6 servings or more, 本田商店 出雲だんだんそば 6人前 (fresh soba with flying fish tsuyu) is 600g and also arrives at ambient temperature
- After opening, the product page says to eat it on the same day
Good for: people who want semi-fresh soba that keeps at ambient temperature in a small quantity, and people who want to give it still wrapped in a furoshiki
The comparison covers the 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The amount, storage and noshi are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 9, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 9, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Compared with 12 Similar Udon and Soba Items
The 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as shown on Rakuten; the fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure moves, and ratings may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Product | Total amount (g) | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ちこり村 生そば 信州そば 3人前 めんつゆ付 (fresh soba, 3 servings with tsuyu) (this article) | 360 | Ambient | 4.51 (191 reviews, 2026-11-09) |
| 奥会津 奈良屋 手打ち式生そば 6人前 つゆ付 (fresh soba) | 810 / 1620 / 2430 / 3240 / 4050 | Chilled | 4.66 (374 reviews, 2026-10-12) |
| 亀城庵 一膳讃岐うどん 太切半生 120g×10袋 つゆなし (Sanuki udon, semi-fresh, without tsuyu) | 1200 | Ambient | 4.74 (24 reviews, 2026-11-03) |
| 頑固父さんが唸る讃岐生うどん 9食セット 300g×3袋 (Sanuki fresh udon) | 900 | Ambient | 4.35 (6294 reviews, 2026-10-11) |
| こんぴらや 琴線 讃岐うどん ゴールドラベル 6人前つゆ付き (“Kinsen” Sanuki udon) | 720 | Ambient | 4.54 (243 reviews, 2026-10-27) |
| 信州戸隠そば お試しセット（本十割そば・信州戸隠そば 乾麺2種） (dried soba trial set) | 400 | Ambient | 4.42 (2448 reviews, 2026-10-14) |
| 信州戸隠そば 【無塩】本十割そば 乾麺 200g×10袋 (dried juwari soba) | 2000 | Ambient | 4.74 (416 reviews, 2026-10-17) |
| 信州発そばぶるまい 信州の生そば 4人前 おろし本わさび付 (fresh soba with grated wasabi) | 480 | Chilled (cool delivery) | 4.62 (7190 reviews, 2026-10-29) |
| 虎屋の五島うどん 選べるお試しセット（五島うどん食べ比べ 3種 8人前） (Goto udon trial set) | 780 | Ambient | 4.71 (894 reviews, 2026-10-13) |
| 本田商店 出雲だんだんそば 6人前（生そば・飛魚つゆ付き） (Izumo Dandan Soba) | 600 | Ambient | 4.55 (183 reviews, 2026-10-23) |
| 無限堂 稲庭うどん 比内地鶏つゆ付き詰め合わせ 8人前 (Inaniwa udon with tsuyu) | 640 | Ambient | 4.57 (449 reviews, 2026-10-09) |
| 渡辺製麺 更科生そば 1kg（6人前） (Sarashina fresh soba) | 1000 | Chilled | 4.74 (117 reviews, 2026-10-09) |
- Among the 12 items, 3 arrive chilled: 奥会津 奈良屋, 信州発そばぶるまい and 渡辺製麺. The remaining 9, including this product, arrive at ambient temperature (as of November 9, 2026)
- The noodle total of 360g is the smallest among the same 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026). 渡辺製麺 更科生そば 1kg (6 servings) is 1000g
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 信州そば ちこり村 生そば 3人前 常温 めんつゆ・そば湯用そば粉付 (Shinshu soba, fresh soba, 3 servings, ambient, with tsuyu and buckwheat flour for sobayu)
- Type of Food
- Semi-fresh soba (han-nama soba) with tsuyu
- Amount
- 3 servings = semi-fresh soba 120g × 3 bags, soba tsuyu 25g × 3 bags, 1 bag (20g) of buckwheat flour for sobayu
- Storage
- Stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity, as stated
- Best-Before Date
- 90 days from the manufacturing date, as stated (on the day of opening after opening)
- Allergen Labeling
- Soba (buckwheat), wheat, soybeans, mackerel, chicken (as shown in the ingredients field)
- Price
- Not listed because prices change
- Delivery
- Ambient. Shipments through December come in a “年越そば” (toshikoshi soba) package, and shipments from January come in the regular package, as stated
- Noshi / Gift
- Noshi can be attached. It arrives wrapped in a furoshiki
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The product page lists the noodles as “buckwheat flour (buckwheat is produced in Nagano Prefecture), wheat flour, maltose, salt, wheat protein”, and the soba tsuyu as “sugar, fructose-glucose syrup, soy sauce (contains soybeans and wheat), salt, bonito extract (contains mackerel, chicken and soybeans), mirin, shiitake mushroom extract, kelp extract / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color”. It states that products made with eggs and yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam) are manufactured at this product’s factory. If you have an allergy, ask the seller before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed November 9, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (13 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- 信州そば ちこり村 生そば 3人前 常温 めんつゆ・そば湯用そば粉付 (Shinshu soba, fresh soba, 3 servings, ambient, with tsuyu and buckwheat flour for sobayu)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Type of Food
- Semi-fresh soba (han-nama soba) with tsuyuSource: same as above (name in the labeling summary)
- Amount
- 3 servings = semi-fresh soba 120g × 3 bags, soba tsuyu 25g × 3 bags, 1 bag (20g) of buckwheat flour for sobayu. This product page covers only the 3-serving option; the 6- and 12-serving versions are on separate product pagesSource: product description and product page images, same as above
- Storage Method
- Stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity, as stated. An oxygen absorber is enclosed and is stated as not edibleSource: product description, same as above
- Best-Before Date
- 90 days from the manufacturing date, as stated. After opening, the page says to eat it on the same daySource: product description, same as above
- Ingredients / Allergen Labeling
- Noodles: “buckwheat flour (buckwheat is produced in Nagano Prefecture), wheat flour, maltose, salt, wheat protein”. Soba tsuyu: “sugar, fructose-glucose syrup, soy sauce (contains soybeans and wheat), salt, bonito extract (contains mackerel, chicken and soybeans), mirin, shiitake mushroom extract, kelp extract / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color”. It states that products made with eggs and yamaimo are manufactured at the factory. No labeling that contradicts this was found on the product pageSource: product description, same as above (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The ingredients field says the buckwheat is produced in Nagano Prefecture. An image on the product page says it uses 100% Shinshu-grown whole buckwheat (gen-soba). The origin of the wheat flour and of the ingredients of the tsuyu is Not confirmedSource: product description and product page images, same as above
- Processing Location
- Not confirmed (no location of the manufacturing site was found on the product page. The seller is located in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture)
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- Described as a semi-fresh type that combines the good points of fresh and dried noodles. It is boiled before eating, and the page says to be careful of burns because boiling water is used. For the sobayu buckwheat flour, an image on the product page explains the method: dissolve 1 bag (20g) in the same amount of water, then add it to 2 cups (400cc) of the noodle cooking water brought to a boil, and bring it to a boil againSource: product description and product page images, same as above
- Delivery
- Arrives at ambient temperature. Shipments through December come in a “年越そば” (toshikoshi soba) package, and shipments from January come in the regular “ちこり村の生そば” package, as stated. The page states that the package may change without noticeSource: product description, same as above
- Manufacturer
- No manufacturer is shown on the product page, so it is Not confirmed. The seller is stated as 株式会社サラダコスモ (Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture)Source: product description, same as above
- Noshi / Gift
- The “Gift” field on the Rakuten product page shows that noshi is available. It is stated to arrive wrapped in a furoshiki. The seller explains that frozen items can be hard for the recipient to store, but this ambient-temperature type is worry-freeSource: product description and product page images, same as above (viewed November 9, 2026)
- Shop
- 岐阜・中津川 ちこり村 (Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.51 / 5 | 191 | November 9, 2026 |
Breakdown of ratings: 5★ 127 / 4★ 41 / 3★ 17 / 2★ 5 / 1★ 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed November 9, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2014 to May 2026, latest May 2026; 11 of them posted in the last 2 years), all 1 review rated 1★ (September 2018), all 5 rated 2★ (July 2015 to May 2023) and all 17 rated 3★ (March 2015 to November 2024), 83 in total. Many of the posts are old; these are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. The counts are approximate figures counted by eye.
What Reviewers Praise
Furoshiki wrapping and careful packing (about 20 of 60)
About 20 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said the furoshiki wrapping and packing were careful and made it look good as a gift (2 of them within the last 2 years).
Recipients were pleased (about 15 of 60)
About 15 reviews said they gave it for occasions such as oseibo (year-end gift), Father’s Day or Respect for the Aged Day, and the recipient was pleased (5 of them within the last 2 years).
Sobayu can be enjoyed (about 12 of 60)
About 12 reviews said they could also enjoy sobayu with the included buckwheat flour (3 of them within the last 2 years).
Firm bite (koshi), smoothness and flavor (about 10 of 60)
About 10 reviews said the noodles have a firm bite, go down smoothly or have flavor (3 of them within the last 2 years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 9, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Aroma and flavor felt ordinary and lacking (about 7 of 83)
About 7 of the 83 reviews we read said the aroma and flavor felt ordinary and lacking. They span 1★ to 4★, and none were posted in the last 2 years.
Furoshiki and wrapping not needed for home use (about 5 of 77)
About 5 of the 77 reviews (the default-order reviews and the 3★ reviews combined) said they bought it for home use, so simple wrapping would have been fine (mostly 3★ to 4★).
How to check: the furoshiki wrapping is covered in the “Noshi / Gift” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Sobayu flour is hard to dissolve (2 of 17 rated 3★)
2 of the 17 reviews rated 3★ (2015 and 2016) said the buckwheat flour for sobayu clumped and was hard to dissolve.
How to check: how to make sobayu is covered in the “Condition / How to Eat” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 9, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want semi-fresh soba that keeps at ambient temperature in a small quantity (3 servings), or you want to give it wrapped in a furoshiki. If that is your condition, this product fits: soba, tsuyu and buckwheat flour for sobayu arrive wrapped in a furoshiki (weak point: the noodle total of 360g is the smallest among the 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026), and for 6 servings or more there is 本田商店 出雲だんだんそば 6人前 (fresh soba with flying fish tsuyu) at 600g).
- Rakuten rating 4.51 / 5 (191 reviews). Among the first 60 of the 83 we read in the default order, about 20 mentioned careful furoshiki wrapping and packing, and about 15 said the recipient was pleased
- The best-before date is 90 days from the manufacturing date, and it arrives at ambient temperature. Among the 12 udon and soba items featured on Ochinity (as of November 9, 2026), 3 arrive chilled
Other options: for chilled fresh soba, there is 渡辺製麺 更科生そば 1kg (6 servings); to try 2 kinds of dried noodles, there is 信州戸隠そば お試しセット (400g, ambient).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 9, 2026). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 9, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: November 9, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “岐阜・中津川 ちこり村” product page, Yahoo! Shopping “岐阜・中津川ちこり村〜ギフト・おせち料理” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
