Let's enjoy Nagano Prefecture's famous gourmet foods! From Shinshu soba to Shinshu beef

Nagano Prefecture is a region that boasts many delicious specialties along with beautiful nature in each of the four seasons.

Shinshu soba, Shinshu beef, nozawana, apples, and other ingredients nurtured by Nagano's rich land and climate are all exquisite, and all must be tasted at least once.

This article introduces some of Nagano Prefecture's most famous culinary specialties and offers dishes that you should try on your trip.

 soba noodles from Shinshu
The proud traditional taste of Nagano Prefecture

Shinshu soba is one of Nagano Prefecture's most famous gourmet specialties and has a very long history.

Nagano's cool climate and clean water provide the perfect environment for growing soba, resulting in flavorful buckwheat.

Attraction of Shinshu Soba

• Rich aroma and flavor of buckwheat flour and slippery texture
• A variety of ways to eat soba, including hot, cold, and colder soba.
• Handmade soba or soba eaten at a famous local restaurant is exceptional!

In Nagano, it is a favorite of locals and can be easily tasted at tourist spots and roadside stations.

In particular, the handmade soba served at the best local restaurants has an exceptional taste.

Shinshu beef
A luxurious moment to savor with deliciousness

Shinshu beef is a black Japanese beef raised in Nagano Prefecture and is characterized by its extremely tender, sweet and tasty meat.

The quality of the meat is nurtured by Nagano Prefecture's clean water, rich natural environment, and thorough breeding methods.

Attraction of Shinshu Beef

• Exquisite balance of fat and lean meat, concentrated flavor of meat
• Steak, shabu-shabu, yakiniku, and many other cooking methods
• Often served at local fine dining restaurants and inns

Shinshu beef is also known as a luxurious ingredient and is a must-try, especially when traveling.

In Nagano, you can enjoy dishes made with Shinshu beef at high-end restaurants and hot-spring resorts.

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Nagano Specialty Vegetables

Nozawana is widely known as a specialty of Nagano Prefecture, especially its pickles, which are an essential part of local home cooking.

It is characterized by its unique spiciness and crunchy texture, making it an ideal accompaniment to rice.

Attraction of Nozawana

• Crunchy texture goes well with rice.
• Cooked as pickles or boiled in soy sauce
• Produced by many farmers in Nagano Prefecture and well-known locally.

Pickles made with nozawana are especially good for meals during travel. Often served at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and eateries in Nagano, they are a great way to enjoy the local flavor.

apple (Malus domestica)
Perfect balance of sweetness and sourness.

Nagano Prefecture is also famous for its apples.

Shinshu apples have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. In particular, autumn is the harvest season, and you can enjoy apples in season.

Attraction of Shinshu apples

• Crunchy texture and rich sweetness
• Fresh and tasty because it is grown locally
• Popular as jam, juice, and souvenirs.

Shinshu apples are carefully grown by local farmers and can be purchased at markets and direct sales outlets in Nagano Prefecture. They make excellent souvenirs.

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Hearty local cuisine

Houtou is a local dish of Nagano Prefecture, a warm dish of thick udon noodles simmered with plenty of vegetables and meat.

It warms the body, especially in winter, and is a favorite among the locals.

Attraction of Houtou

• hearty and full of ingredients
• Miso-based soup has a deep flavor
• The perfect warm dish for the cold season

Houtou is a dish that gives a taste of Nagano's culinary culture and is one to try, especially during winter trips.

summary

Nagano Prefecture is home to many delicious local specialties, such as Shinshu soba noodles, Shinshu beef, Nozawana vegetables, and Shinshu apples.

All of the ingredients are nurtured by the nature and climate of Nagano, and are a must-try on your trip.

Enjoy a culinary journey in Nagano and indulge in local specialties.