GOOD TO KNOW

There are many historical and attractive sightseeing spots in the Japanese regions. We recommend that you take a train to visit them. But an and local train rides may differ. This time, I will introduce a method for the comfortable use of Japanese trains.

Do you know Oyaki (おやき)? Oyaki is Nagano prefecture’s traditional food. Especially the north area of Nagano prefecture. Oyaki is bun using flour stuffed with many kinds of ingredients. Oyaki is popular among local people as a dish, staple food, snacks.

Gohei- rice cake is a local dish that is introduced to mountainous areas such as Aichi, Nagano, and Gifu prefectures. It is one of the great attractions that the taste, appearance, skewer shape, etc. vary greatly from region to region, not to mention the taste, even in the same Gohei- rice cake.

What does Japanese traditional costume remind you of? Most people are reminded of Kimono. Kimono is a Japanese-specific costume. Japanese people, a long time ago, used to wear them every day, but now people wear them only for special occasions.

Soba (そば/蕎麦) is one kind of noodle in Japan. If you want to visit Nagano prefecture, we recommend eating Soba! In this article, we explain how to eat, what’s kind of Soba, Why Nagano is famous Soba area?.

This article introduces various ways to get from Tokyo to Nagano. Please choose the way that best suits you!