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The ryokan "Sekitaitei ishida" has a "Noh" (Japan’s oldest theater) stage in the lobby, and nightly plays are held so that visitors can enjoy local entertainment. The natural hot spring water is thick to the touch and has a variety of beneficial effects. The cuisine is local kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of the delicacies of the mountains and the sea, and is a gastronomic treat that can only be enjoyed here. This is a new type of ryokan where you can relax your body and soul while experiencing Japanese culture.

A Japanese restaurant that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. Skilled artisans share the “skill” and “style” that have been passed down since the establishment of the restaurant, providing customers with a special experience. Chef Hagiwara brings out the best of various Shinshu bounties such as wild vegetables, river fish, and gibier. Chef Hagiwara trained at “Shofukuro” in Shiga, which has produced many famous chefs. The restaurant is decorated with furnishings by local artists and has a beautiful garden where you can spend a luxurious time.

Patisserie Rond-to is a confectionary store that offers sweets made with the highest quality ingredients and finished with delicate techniques. Chef Masaaki Toyoda has trained at the store of leading French pastry chef Katsuhiko Kawata, Michel Belin in southwestern France, and starred restaurants, and aims to create French pastries that even the French would recognize. He has been selected five times as one of the “Tabelog Best 100 sweets shops EAST ” for his uncompromising approach to confectionery making. The shop offers a variety of sweets perfect as gifts for special occasions or as a reward for yourself, so be sure to visit when you are in Obuse.

A talented soba( buckwheat noodle) restaurant that has been selected six times as one of the “Tabelog Best 100 Soba East”. The soba is grown in the buckwheat fields in Sakae-mura, Shinshu, using 100% plant compost and no pesticides. The soba noodles made from carefully cultivated buckwheat seeds are aromatic, firm, and have a deep flavor unlike any you have ever tasted before. One of the features of this restaurant is that you can enjoy Soba Kaiseki. In addition to the main dish of Soba, Soba is also used in other dishes, all of which are exquisite. It is a must-try when you visit Nagano Prefecture.

The Italian restaurant “ca'enne” is located at the foot of Yatsugatake. Chef Usui, who trained in Italy, creates wood-fired dishes of European origin while taking advantage of the natural blessings of the Yatsugatake region. His wood-fired dishes are cooked without losing any moisture, leaving a juicy and savory taste. The cured ham, which is naturally aged using local koji, has a taste that can only come from Mr. Usui, who studied at a cured ham factory in Italy. Enjoy heartwarming dishes in a restaurant with a fireplace.

Naraijuku was one of the most prospering post-station towns in Kisoji along the Nakasendo Road. The beautiful streets extend over a 1km range, and is a tourist site reminiscent of Japan during the Edo era.

Won a gold medal at an international contest with wine made from local merlot grapes grown in Nagano. Produces high-quality wine certified by ”Nagano Appellation Control”.

Produces premium ”sake”, ”Sawa-no-hana” fostered by the natural surroundings of Shinshu-saku area.

”Onsen” inn with comforting ambience offering various types of baths such as the grand bath situated in a cave.

Relish the surroundings of Central Tateshina Highlands. A Japanese style inn which hosts only four groups a day.

An elegant Japanese style inn combining a traditional storehouse and wooden house structure with modern interior.

A relaxing Japanese style inn situated in Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi National Park

100% natural hot spring without any filtration or additives and luxurious hospitality of seasonal Japanese cuisine.

A Japanese style inn where you can experience indigo dyeing workshop and immerse yourself in the joy of Shinshu gourmet.

Well-renowned sake made from the combination of rice, water and people, ”Sakunohana” is deeply rooted in Shinshu.

A winery opened by essayist and artist Toyoo Tamamura. Guests enjoy great food, wine, and views of the vineyard from the adjacent café.

100% of the grapes for the wine are produced on the company vineyard. The flavor is a good pairing with Japanese cuisine, and quality control is strictly managed. Nakata was pleasantly surprised with the high quality of the grape juice produced at this winery.

Nakata had high praise for the apple ’miso’ and ’miso-senbei’ at this brewery.

Well-known Togakushi-soba shop that carries on the tradition of Japanese cuisine in the Togakushi district.

”A farmer’s daily visit to the paddy is the best fertilizer for the rice.” says Yoichiro Ito who practices ”Aigamo-noho” with loving care.

”Yukimusume-miso” - homemade ”miso” without additives is the roots of home cooking in Shinshu.

A place to enjoy the simple life! Savor the excellent curry full of natural ingredients.

Reminiscent of ”shugendo”, the shrine honors the gods of water and good harvest.

A french restaurant in a rural area where you can enjoy the bounties of nature. *Reservations and referrals only. Thank you for your understanding.

”Miso” from Kitashinano in Shinshu, made by ”Artisan of Shinshu-miso.” It is moist, with a robust aroma and smooth flavor.

Rice nurtured by the blessings of Chikuma River draws attention from gourmets around the nation.

Popular restaurant in a forest where you can enjoy delicious smoked foods and pizza.

Homemade ”soba” made from only homegrown ”soba” grains or ”soba” from contracted farms.