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Izura Omachi Specialty Food Hall

Sake and wine nurtured by the nature of Omachi as souvenirs.

A souvenir shop facing the main street in front of Omachi Station. The shop is located on the main street in front of Omachi Station. "Eezura" means "it's ok" in the Shinshu dialect, and you will find a wide selection of Omachi's specialty products. The store offers a wide selection of sake, including about 10 varieties of local sake from each of the city's three sake breweries, as well as a set of seasonal sake.
Omachi City, with its long hours of sunshine and large temperature differences, has also been attracting attention in recent years for its wine production. Wine and hard cider from wineries established by grape farmers are very popular as Omachi souvenirs. Craft beer made with Omachi's famous water by a local brewery is also recommended.

From left to right: white wine "Alter Chardonnay Unwood" 2,750 yen, red wine "Alter Merlot" 3,300 yen, cider "Alter Hard Cider" 1,650 yen, low sparkle red wine "Yamabrusco" 1,980 yen (750ml each)

Don't miss the warm wood carved items!

Don't miss the folk crafts such as woodwork and handmade Japanese paper accessories by Omachi-based artists. Hand-carved hardwood vessels in the shape of apples and leaves give a sense of warmth with their carved marks. In addition to dishes and cutlery, there are also straps carved from wood with animal motifs.
In addition, miso, pickles, and fresh jams and juices handmade by a local orchard are also popular for their delicious taste. Tables and chairs are placed in a corner of the store, where you can enjoy natural yeast snacks and tea while taking a break.

From left: walnut leaf plate, 2,200 yen; oak butter knife, 1,000 yen; chestnut leaf plate, 900 yen; cherry spoon, 1,200 yen; apple pastry bowl with cashew paint, 3,300 yen

Izura Omachi Specialty Store

• 3300-1 Omachi, Omachi-shi, Nagano MAP
• 5 min. walk from JR Shinano Omachi Station
• 9:30-19:00 *Opening may be earlier in winter
• Wednesdays from November to April, May to October: closed on weekends
• 0261-23-7511
• Free (4 cars)

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Hemp House

Simple oyaki filled with ingredients and deeply delicious

Located in the Miasashinkyo district of Omachi City, which is about 900 meters above sea level and known for its soba noodles, this Dining Area on the first floor is popular for its aromatic soba noodles made from local flour, but it is also known for its delicious oyaki, a local delicacy of Shinshu. The traditional oyaki is made from a mixture of several kinds of flour, wrapped with ingredients seasoned with miso, and baked in a traditional way. Since only about 80 oyakis are made each day, reservations are required at least one day in advance.

Product Name & Price】Oyaki (kiriboshi-daikon and nozawana) 200 yen each.
Shelf life: 2 days from the date of manufacture.

There is also a museum that introduces the cultivation of hemp, which once supported people's lives.

The second floor of the building is a hemp museum. As the name "Mima" comes from the address, hemp used to be cultivated extensively in this area and was a valuable fiber crop that supported people's daily lives. The museum introduces visitors to the tools actually used, scenes of hemp cultivation, and the process of turning hemp into products. Visitors can get a glimpse of the history of hemp as well as the lifestyle of the time. Visitors who use the Dining Area on the first floor, including those who want to take out oyaki, can visit the museum free of charge.

Hemp House

• 14004 Mima Shinkyo, Omachi-shi, Nagano MAP
• Approx. 15 min. by car from JR Shinano-Omachi Station
• Take a bus from JR Shinano-Omachi Stn. and get off at "Shingyo" stop.
• 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
• Thursdays
• Admission to the hemp museum: 200 yen, elementary/junior high school students: 100 yen
• 0261-23-1738
• Free of charge
• Oyaki sales from ~16:00 (reservations required by phone at least one day in advance)

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Ikeda Town Herb Center

A wide variety of items using local herbs

This roadside station is located in Ikeda Town, a neighbor of Omachi City. Upon entering the spacious building, you will be surrounded by the fresh scent of herbs. Here you will find a wide variety of goods made from lavender, chamomile, mint, sage, rosemary, and other herbs that are local products of the town. We recommend the "Ofuro no herb," made from 100% Ikeda Town herbs. Simply add the pack to the bathtub to create a pleasant aroma. Other popular souvenirs include hand-picked chamomile tea and elderflower syrup that can be mixed with water.

Product name and price: "Ofuro no Herb," 275 yen each.

Enjoy a sampling of herbs, from soft-serve ice cream to garden tours and footbaths!

Be sure to try the Herb Center's original soft-serve ice cream. In addition to the refreshingly sweet "Herb" (lavender and mint), there is also a "Mulberry" flavor made from Ikeda's specialty mulberry tea, which is said to be a Japanese herb.
Across the road, the herb garden and lavender garden spread out and can be visited free of charge. The greenhouse herb garden grows 50 to 60 varieties of plants. Next to the garden, there is a footbath with herbs that change daily. Soaking in the herb bath with a view of the peaceful countryside is an enjoyable experience.

As of April 2020, the footbath is closed for the time being to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Ikeda Town Herb Center

• 6330-1 Aizome, Ikeda-cho, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano MAP
• 7 minutes drive from JR Azumioibu Station, 10 minutes drive from JR Akeina Station
• 9:00-17:00
• Closed irregularly, Year-end and New Year holidays
• 0261-62-6200
• Free of charge
• Herb garden and lavender garden are open from 10:00 to 17:00, closed from October to March. Footbath is open 10:00-16:00, closed on Wednesdays and during winter *As of April 2020, the footbath is closed for the time being to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Tsuruya Ikeda Store

Find souvenirs at a local supermarket with a collection of original products!

A supermarket loved by the people of Nagano Prefecture. It offers a wide variety of original and collaborative products, making it a great place to look for souvenirs. Especially abundant are products made from seasonal fruits from Shinshu and other regions, including about 20 kinds of dried fruits with various textures, as well as seasonal rare fruits such as Shine Muscat. The mild-tasting "apple butter" is a hot item that has been sold out since it was introduced on TV.
In addition, we also recommend Tsuruya's original blend of coffee beans made by Maruyama Coffee in Karuizawa, which trains the world's top baristas.

From left to right: "Miso Korinto" (100g), 194 yen; "Dipping Sauce Shinshu Wasabi Mayo" (200g), 431 yen; "Apple Butter" (140g), 302 yen; "Kawanakajima Hakuto" (155g), 410 yen; "Hitokuchi Apricot" (40g), 291 yen; "Shinshu Red Bean Apple Chips" (27g), 269 yen; "Shinshu Red Bean Apple Chips" (27g), 269 yen. (27g), 269 yen; "Tsuruya Original Shinshu Matsumoto Blend" (110g), 431 yen

Sweets and fresh juices with flavors unique to Shinshu are also available!

Karinto is a popular simple snack. The "Miso Karinto" has an addictive sweet and spicy flavor from the original "Shinshu Kurazume Miso" and sanonto sugar, the "Milk Karinto" is made from "Poppo Milk" from Nobeyama, Yatsugatake, and the "Coffee Karinto" uses Maruyama Coffee's coffee beans.
Also noteworthy are the fresh vegetable and fruit juices. Apples alone include "Benidama," "Fuji," "Mixed Fuji," "Shinshu Ringo," a blend of various varieties, and sparkling, and their stylish labels are also well received.

Tsuruya Ikeda Store

• 2855 Ikeda, Ikeda-cho, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano MAP
• Approximately 7 minutes by car from JR Shinanomatsugawa Station, 13 minutes by car from JR Akeina Station
• 9:30 - 20:00, Sundays from 9:00
• Unscheduled holidays (6 days a year) *Confirmation required via website
• 0261-85-8411
• Free of charge