Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Nagano region.

Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Nagano region.
When visiting the Nagano region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.

Table of Contents

Nozawana Pickles
Nametake
Shinshu Salmon
Shinshu Soba
Sanzoku-yaki
Togakushi Soba
Oyaki
Koshiabura
Koi Koku
Soba-gaki

No.1

Nozawana Pickles

The taste of home – Nozawana! Perfectly paired with rice!

In Shinshu, there’s a saying: "Snow, a warm kotatsu, and pickled greens." Nozawana (野沢菜漬け, Nozawana tsukemono) is a local vegetable grown in the fertile lands nourished by mineral-rich snowmel...

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No.2

Nametake

A smooth and healthy rice companion packed with nutrition – Nametake!

Nametake (なめ茸) is a delightful mushroom dish from Nagano, a region famed for its exceptional mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms, the primary ingredient for Nametake, are predominantly grown in Nagano, m...

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No.3

Shinshu Salmon

The irresistible sweetness of Shinshu Salmon

Shinshu Salmon (信州サーモン, Shinshu saamon) is a unique breed created by crossbreeding rainbow trout and brown trout, combining the best traits of both species. Its delicate, thick, and vibrant r...

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No.4

Shinshu Soba

The original soba made with at least 40% buckwheat flour, "Shinshu Soba"

Shinshu, located in Nagano Prefecture, is said to be the birthplace of “soba kiri,” the origins of modern soba noodles. Nagano's large temperature differences between day and night, along with i...

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No.5

Sanzoku-yaki

A local specialty from Nagano’s Chushin region, including Shiojiri and Matsumoto

Sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き, Sanzoku-yaki) is a beloved soul food of the people of Nagano, particularly in the Chushin region encompassing Shiojiri and Matsumoto. This flavorful dish features chicken...

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No.6

Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba, one of Japan’s top three soba noodles, from Shinshu—the birthplace of soba cutting

Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば, Togakushi soba) refers to soba noodles from Togakushi, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (formerly Togakushi Village). It is celebrated as one of Japan’s top three...

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No.7

Oyaki

The soul food of Nagano! Birthplace of Oyaki!

Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough from wheat or buckwheat flour mixed with water, rolling it thin, and wrapping it a...

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No.8

Koshiabura

An irresistible wild vegetable with a unique bitterness and fragrance!

Koshiabura (こしあぶら) is a type of wild edible plant harvested in early spring for its tender sprouts, known for their distinctive aroma. Highly nutritious, it is a beloved mountain vegetable in ...

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No.9

Koi Koku

A warm and comforting taste! Koi Koku perfectly paired with Shinshu miso

Koi Koku (鯉こく, Koi koku) is a traditional dish from Nagano Prefecture, especially popular in the Saku region, known for its thriving koi (carp) farming. This simmered dish, resembling miso so...

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No.10

Soba-gaki

A unique local delicacy from Nagano, known for its delicious soba

Soba-gaki (そばがき) is made by mixing buckwheat flour with water or boiling water and stirring it quickly into a dough-like consistency. It is eaten by tearing off small pieces with chopsticks and...

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