Products of Nagano
Nagano Prefecture boasts a wealth of local products, born from its rich natural environment and traditional craftsmanship. On this page, we introduce you to the charms of Nagano’s local products. We hope you will experience the richness of Nagano’s food culture and the culmination of its techniques. Please explore the locally grown products nurtured in our abundant nature.
Miso
Nagano produces the highest production volume in Japan. Shinshu Miso is light, fragrant, and has gained nationwide popularity for its delicious taste.
Sake
Nagano is one of the major sake brewery regions. Traditional and unique sakes are made with sake rice cultivated in the prefecture and clean water.
Wine
Nagano Prefecture is renowned nationwide for its production and harvest of wine grapes, and its wines are collectively known as “Nagano Wine.” They have gained international acclaim for their quality.
Pickles
Nagano Prefecture is famous for its unique pickles made from local produce. These include Nozawana pickles, one of Japan’s three most renowned pickles, and Sunki pickles, which are characterized by their distinctive sourness resulting from lactic acid fermentation.
Soy Sauce
Shinshu Soy Sauce, produced in Nagano with its vast and diverse climate is characterized by its beautiful color, plump sweetness, and refreshing aroma.
Shinshu Soba
Nagano Prefecture has an ideal climate for cultivating soba (buckwheat), allowing for the cultivation of high-quality soba. The annual Shinshu Soba Competition helps to improve both the quality of soba and the skills of soba makers.
Vinegar
Nagano Prefecture utilizes its beautiful nature and rich environment to produce high-quality vinegar made from local fruits and vegetables such as apples, persimmons, and lettuces.