Warm comfort food! Introducing the local dish obukko✨ Obukko is a hearty country-style miso simmered udon packed with vegetables. Also called “bukkomi,” “buchikomi,” or “obukko,” its name is said to come from the practice of tossing whatever seasonal vegetables you have into the pot. This regional stew features Shinshu miso broth with flat noodles, roughly cut daikon, carrots, green onions, pork, dried tofu, fried tofu pockets, and plenty of seasonal vegetables in a simmered udon style. 【Obukko Shops】 1) “Yakimochi-ya” A thatched-roof accommodation experience where you can enjoy traditional flavors like yakimochi and obukko. At the hearth you can try making “ha-yakimochi” (ash-grilled rice cakes). The facility also has a hot spring, offering a peaceful rural getaway surrounded by nature. Day-trip hot spring bathing is available. 【Address】5286 Nakajo Kusakano, Nagano City 【Phone】026-267-2641 【Hours】Meals 11:00–14:00 【Closed】Open daily 【Price】Obukko 980 yen (tax included) 2) Roadside Station Nakajo This roadside station features a dining area where you can enjoy obukko, a shop selling fresh vegetables, fruits, and local specialty foods, and it’s a great stop on a drive. Relax and refresh as you take in the rural scenery, views of the Northern Alps, and the seasonal faces of Mt. Mushikura, one of Shinshu’s 100 famous mountains. 【Address】1704 Nakajo Sumiyoshiki, Nagano City 【Phone】026-267-2188 【Hours】 ・Dining spot Mamettai 10:00–16:00 (light meals only from 14:30–16:00) ・Shop 9:00–17:00 【Closed】Open daily 【Price】Roadside Station Nakajo Obukko 980 yen (tax included) #gourmet #obukko #Roadside Station #Nagano City #Nagano Prefecture #Nagano Sightseeing #Nagano Travel #nagano #naganocity