Shino Udon
A traditional specialty of Tamashima connected to Ryokan

About Shino Udon

Shino Udon (しのうどん) is said to be the type of udon eaten by the famous Zen monk Ryokan during his training at Entsuji Temple in the late Edo period. It is also known as "celebration noodles" because it was often served during festive occasions.

The noodles are made by mixing high-quality wheat flour with water and salt. They are uniquely long and wide—over 2 centimeters in width and more than a meter in length before cooking. Because a single noodle is enough to fill a bowl, it is also referred to as "one strand, one bowl."

The noodles are soft and tender, without much firmness. The broth is crafted using dashi made from dried baby sardines and kombu seaweed harvested near Tamashima. This traditional dish is growing in popularity as a local specialty of Tamashima.

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