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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.