In Nagano, as in many other cities in Japan, people have deep respect and love for traditional gastronomy. Although the modern city offers restaurants of all possible kinds, the townspeople still prefer Japanese cuisine, and the main visitors to such restaurants are tourists. The basis of traditional Nagano gastronomy is rice and seafood, which are used to prepare the bulk of everyday meals. Traditional sushi and sashimi, which are now popular in many countries around the globe, can be tasted literally at every step.
1. Most tourists visit Nagano in winter, as well as during major religious holidays. Hotel rooms should be booked in advance for such periods. 2. The best option for active tourists would … Open
Poultry meat, on the contrary, has remained in demand among local residents for a long time. An everyday meal for the townspeople is “Yakitori” - small chicken kebabs grilled over a charcoal fire. Travelers who'd rather try more original and sophisticated dishes in Nagano should order "Domburimono" at one of the local restaurants. This is how they call a dish, the main components of which are rice, boiled beef and chicken, eggs and shrimp. All the components are laid out in layers, some recipes involve adding boiled pork. Despite the variety of components, the taste of the dish turns out to be very harmonious.
Most Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki are aimed at locals so they are pretty affordable. At Uzuraya, you can try all popular regional dishes, and one of the house specialties is soba noodles. The restaurant serves over ten variations of the dish with various sauces, vegetables and seafood. The restaurant will surely appeal to vegetarians, as its menu has a huge selection of veggie meals. It is also worth noting the originality of serving the food - they use beautiful wicker and porcelain dishes.
Nagano's main shopping street is Naka-mise. Its name can be literally translated as "shops inside the temple." On this historic street, you can find shops of various profiles, many of which … Open
As one might guess from the name of Misoya Restaurant, one of its specialties is Miso Soup. Besides, it serves popular chicken and fresh seafood dishes, as well as hearty Asian-style meat. As complements, guests are offered various alcoholic and soft drinks.
The city is located in the central part of the country and is characterized by the presence of the highest mountain ranges in Japan (Hotaka, Jari, Kiso and Akaisi), between which flow fast … Open
A great place for a family dinner is Yamabuki Restaurant. Bright and modern, it delights guests with a great variety of modern Japanese dishes. You'll be offered to try wonderful grilled pork and beef, traditional chicken with rice and noodles. The selection of seafood dishes is also huge, from exotic sashimi to rich seafood and noodle soups. Kids will surely appreciate the variety of fruit desserts and wonderful ice cream. The restaurant is always full of foreign guests, so tourists feel very comfortable here.