This is a trial set that combines one bag each of two dried noodles made by 信州戸隠そば株式会社 of Nagano City: Hon-Juwari Soba (本十割そば; 100% buckwheat), 200g, and Shinshu Togakushi Soba (信州戸隠そば), 200g, 400g in total. We did not find a statement of where the buckwheat flour used as an ingredient was grown on the product page, so this is not confirmed. This article organizes the set under five points, quantity, shelf life, ingredients and allergen labeling, whether it works as a gift, and reviews, based on what the product page and the Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) state.
Please check before buying. The product page says that because orders are heavy and production cannot keep up, the daily sales quantity is limited, and that regular sales are expected to resume in late November (viewed October 14, 2026). It also says the set is limited to one per customer, and that a second Trial Set order will not be accepted once you have bought one.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and approximate number of servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 信州戸隠そば お試しセット (Shinshu Togakushi Soba Trial Set): Hon-Juwari Soba and Shinshu Togakushi Soba, 2 types of dried noodles |
|---|---|
| Name | (Hon-Juwari Soba) dried noodles / (Shinshu Togakushi Soba) dried noodles. The product page has no “name” field; this follows the wording of the product nameSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
| Quantity | Hon-Juwari Soba 200g × 1 bag + Shinshu Togakushi Soba 200g × 1 bag (400g in total). The page says 100g is about 1 serving, which matches the “4 servings” in the product nameSource: Same as above |
| Storage | Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humiditySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Best-before date | 1 year (we did not find a statement of the starting date, and the shelf life after opening is also not confirmed)Source: Same as above |
| Origin of ingredients | Hon-Juwari Soba: buckwheat flour (manufactured in Japan, 国内製造). Shinshu Togakushi Soba: wheat flour (manufactured in Japan, 国内製造), buckwheat flour. We did not find a statement of where the buckwheat flour was grown: not confirmedSource: Same as above |
| Processing location | not confirmed (the manufacturer’s address is stated as Nagano City) |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Sold as dried noodles. We did not find a statement on whether heating is required or on the boiling time on the product page: not confirmedSource: Same as above |
| Delivery | Yamato Transport’s Nekopos (dropped into your mailbox), the page says. Specifying the arrival date and time, and cash on delivery, are stated as not available. Storage is at room temperatureSource: Same as above |
| Manufacturer | 信州戸隠そば株式会社 (address: 長野市富竹290). Whether it is also stated as the seller: not confirmedSource: Same as above |
| Noshi / gifts | Gift delivery is stated as not available (shipping to your own home only). We did not find statements on *noshi* (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cardsSource: Same as above |
| Shop | 信州戸隠そば株式会社 販売店 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
The product name includes “おまけ付” (comes with a bonus item). The product page says the content of the bonus has not been decided and is a surprise on arrival (viewed October 14, 2026).
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page lists Hon-Juwari Soba as “buckwheat flour (manufactured in Japan)” and Shinshu Togakushi Soba as “wheat flour (manufactured in Japan), buckwheat flour, salt, wheat protein”. The specified ingredients are stated as “wheat and buckwheat (soba)”, and the statements for the two bags do not contradict each other on the product page. Hon-Juwari Soba is labeled with buckwheat flour as its only ingredient, while Shinshu Togakushi Soba is a blend that contains wheat flour; we did not find a statement of the proportion of buckwheat flour.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 14, 2026)
Within what we could check, we did not find any labeling about the mixing-in of other ingredients on the same production line: not confirmed. Buckwheat (soba) and wheat are among the specified ingredients that must be declared under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the consolidated food label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 14, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | This product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / how many servings | Hon-Juwari Soba 200g + Shinshu Togakushi Soba 200g, 400g in total. The page says 100g is about 1 serving, so about 4 servings. This is the only option offered | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 14, 2026) |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity. Best-before date: 1 year (the starting date and the shelf life after opening are not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Hon-Juwari Soba: buckwheat flour only. Shinshu Togakushi Soba: wheat flour, buckwheat flour, salt, wheat protein. Specified ingredients: wheat and buckwheat (soba) | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | Gift delivery is stated as not available (shipping to your own home only). No statements on *noshi* (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cards found | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.42 / 5 (2,448 reviews). Some mention the smooth feel going down the throat (nodogoshi) and smoothness, and comparing the two types, while some posts felt the price is high for the amount, and some older posts say the flavor is weak. We read a total of 95 reviews, namely the first 60 in the default order plus those filtered to ★1 and ★2 (posted August 2011 to October 2026, latest October 2026). These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 14, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page says this Trial Set is for shipping to your own home only and that gift delivery cannot be used. It also says that an order may be canceled if the shipping address differs from the buyer’s (viewed October 14, 2026). Within what we could check, we did not find statements on *noshi* (gift wrapping label), wrapping, message cards or name printing.
- For gift use, the product page has a statement guiding you to choose a different option. This article does not cover it.
- It is delivered by Nekopos, dropped into your mailbox, and the page says a specific arrival date and time cannot be requested.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterwards.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (product page) | 4.42 / 5 | 2,448 | October 14, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,344 / ★4 827 / ★3 241 / ★2 24 / ★1 12 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 14, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted April 2025 to October 2026, latest October 2026), 12 reviews filtered to ★1 (August 2011 to August 2025), and 23 of the 24 reviews filtered to ★2 (August 2011 to January 2025), 95 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. All of the 60 reviews in the default order were posted within the last two years (on or after October 14, 2024), while most of the ★1 and ★2 reviews date from 2011 to 2019.
19 of the 60 reviews in the default order said they received tsuyu (noodle sauce) or shichimi togarashi (seven-spice chili blend). However, the set contents on the product page do not mention these, so we cannot state that they are included. Some posts also say the shichimi was a bonus for writing a review.
What Reviewers Praise
Smooth feel going down and smoothness
13 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the pleasant feel going down the throat (nodogoshi) or smoothness (★4 to ★5, December 2025 to October 2026).
Hon-Juwari Soba does not break easily
6 reviews said the Hon-Juwari Soba could be eaten without snapping into pieces (★4 to ★5, May to October 2026).
Comparing the two types
7 reviews compared Hon-Juwari Soba and Shinshu Togakushi Soba and wrote about the differences or their preference (★4 to ★5, November 2025 to September 2026).
Sobayu
8 reviews said they enjoyed even the *sobayu* (the water the soba was boiled in, served as a drink) (★4 to ★5, February to September 2026). We did not find a statement about sobayu on the product page.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 14, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Weak flavor or aroma
12 of the 35 reviews at ★1 and ★2 said the flavor or aroma was weak. They were mainly posted from 2011 to 2019, and none were posted within the last two years (on or after October 14, 2024).
Price high for the amount
3 of the 60 reviews in the default order (★4 to ★5, June to September 2026) and 5 of the 35 reviews at ★1 and ★2 (2012 to 2015) said the price was high for the amount or that they wished it were a little cheaper.
How to check: the quantity is summarized in the “Quantity” row of this article’s Basic Information (400g in total, about 4 servings).
Turns firm depending on how it is boiled or cooled
1 of the 60 reviews in the default order (November 2025) and 1 of the 23 reviews at ★2 (2015) said the noodles turned firm depending on how they were cooled after boiling, or that a hard center remained. Because the count is small, this is a weak trend.
How to check: the boiling time is covered in the “Condition / how to eat” row of this article’s Basic Information (not found on the product page: not confirmed).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 14, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to compare Hon-Juwari Soba and the wheat-flour-containing Shinshu Togakushi Soba in one go
- People who want to try about 4 servings (400g) the first time
- People who want dried noodles rather than fresh soba, stored at room temperature (best-before date stated as 1 year)
- People who can receive a parcel dropped into the mailbox
Who Should Be Careful
- People with a buckwheat (soba) or wheat allergy (ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives)
- People who want to send it as a gift (gift delivery is not available)
- People who want to specify the delivery date and time (the page says specifying the arrival date and time is not available)
- People who want to buy a second one or more (limited to one per customer, and the page says a second Trial Set order will not be accepted)
- People who care about where the buckwheat flour was grown (the origin is not confirmed)
- People looking only for 100% buckwheat soba (of the two bags, Shinshu Togakushi Soba is a blend that contains wheat flour)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 14, 2026. The notice on the sales quantity limit and on when regular sales resume may also change, so please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- Two dried noodles, Hon-Juwari Soba 200g and Shinshu Togakushi Soba 200g, 400g in total, about 4 servings. This is the only option offered, and it is limited to one per customer
- Best-before date is stated as 1 year. However, the sales quantity is limited, and regular sales are said to be expected to resume in late November (as of October 14, 2026)
- The specified ingredients are wheat and buckwheat (soba). If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives. Gift delivery is not available
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Information as of: October 14, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “信州戸隠そば株式会社 販売店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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