Nakijin Ichifuji / Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture — A restaurant specializing in Okinawa soba made with a rich tonkotsu broth

Located in Nakijin Village in northern Okinawa Island, “Nakijin Ichifuji” is a restaurant specializing in Okinawa soba, known for its rich tonkotsu broth—limited to 50 servings per day. The soup, simmered slowly for three days, and the tender, slow-cooked soki (pork ribs with cartilage) are renowned as exquisite. The restaurant, housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, features both tatami-mat and table seating, making it a comfortable spot for families with children. Since it’s a popular spot, we recommend arriving as soon as it opens.

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A cozy interior created by renovating a traditional Japanese house

"Nakijin Ichifuji" is a store housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house featuring a red-tiled roof.

Inside the restaurant, there are 3 tables seating 4 people each, 3 round tables in the tatami room, and 1 large rectangular table, for a total of 24 seats.

The tatami-mat seating area also has children's chairs, so families can dine here with peace of mind.

"Ichifuji Soba" made with a rich tonkotsu broth simmered for three days

"Ichi-Fuji Soba" is available in three sizes: Special, Large, and Small. The price for the Small is 830 yen, and the price for the Large is 980 yen.

The soup is made with a tonkotsu broth that has been slowly simmered for three days; it’s rich yet has a clean finish, making it so delicious you’ll want to drink every last drop. The topping—soki pork ribs—is seasoned with brown sugar and simmered until tender, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

"Juicy"—Straight from Grandma's Recipe

"Juicy," listed on the side menu, is a seasoned rice dish made by simmering tender meat (simmered in broth), carrots, and kelp together.

While the flavor is deeply infused, it has a light, fluffy texture, making it a perfect match for Okinawa soba.

Nearby Facilities

・About a 5-minute drive from Unten Port
This is a quiet port in northern Yanbaru from which ferries depart for Izena Island and Iheya Island.

・About a 10-minute drive from DRIVE-IN Rikarika Warumi
Located near the Warumi Bridge, this drive-in-style complex offers gourmet dishes made with local ingredients and regional specialties.

・About a 15-minute drive from Kouri Island
Surrounded by emerald-blue waters and accessible via a bridge, this remote island is a popular tourist destination known as the "Island of Love."

・About a 10-minute drive from Uppama Beach
This is a hidden gem of a long beach with few people—the perfect spot for anyone who wants to quietly enjoy the ocean.

・About a 15-minute drive from the Churaumi Aquarium
This popular tourist attraction, which showcases whale sharks and manta rays swimming in one of the world’s largest aquariums, is a symbol of Okinawa.

Okibura Reviews

"Nakijin Ichifuji" is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Okinawa soba made with a rich tonkotsu broth. When we went around noon, there was already a huge line. And we just managed to get in before they sold out!

When it comes to Okinawa soba, both of us at Okibura are die-hard fans of the bonito broth, but Ichifuji’s soba is so delicious that we love it so much we drink every last drop of the soup!

If you visit the northern part of Okinawa Island, be sure to stop by.

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