Oumei-tei Tsuji Ryokan : 蕎麦会席の宿 鷹明亭辻旅館
Togakushi Inn Famous for Soba (Buckwheat) Kaiseki Meals
Northern Nagano
Description
Historically originating as Buddhist temple lodge during the Heian era, the inn changed to a Shinto connection in 1905, and continues to house one of Togakushi Shrine's holy images. True to its location in Togakushi, one of Nagano's top buckwheat growing regions, the inn boasts a kaiseki dinner incorporating soba in the dishes.
Details
10
1
63 people
Available in all rooms.
Negotiable, reservation is needed
- Check-In
- 15:00
- Check-Out
- 10:00
- Price of Accommodation
- ¥15,000-23,000 (including 2 meals), or 9,000-17,000 (breakfast included). Taxes extra.
- Credit Cards
- VISA, MasterCard, Amex,
- Reservations
- Required
- Capacity
- 63
- Foreign Languages
- English
- Room Types
- Japanese Style(11 room(s)), Western Style(1 room(s))
- Area Sightseeing Info
- Available
- Linens Included
- Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Available
- Washing Machine
- Not Available
Notes
Both dinner and breakfast include many dishes that use soba (buckwheat). If you have an allergy to soba, please inquire in advance. Children not yet in elementary school are not accepted.
Contact
tel : +81(0)26-254-2337fax : +81(0)26-254-2338
Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Nagano Station(JR Hokuriku(Nagano) Shinkansen), Take Alpico's bus to Togakushi from Platform #7 outside the Zenkoji Exit. Use the Chusha Daimon stop (60 min), then 2 min on foot.
Demand-taxi also available from Joetsu Myoko Station. - By Car
- From Nagano IC, From central Nagano, take the Nana-magari Road or Bird Line, approx. 60 min.
From Shinanomachi IC, via Route 36, 30 min. - Address
- 3360 Togakushi, Nagano 381-4101
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Togakushi Ninja Museum, Ninja Trick House, Togakushi Folk Museum : Togakushi's three ninja facilities
- Zenkoji Temple : The Legendary Temple at the Heart of Nagano City
- St. Cousair's Winery & Vineyards : “Country Comfort” Winery and Garden Terrace
- Hokusaikan : Actual Works by Woodblock Print Master Hokusai
- Aratojo Castle Historical Park : Hilltop Fortress from the Warring States Era
Accommodation
- Togakushi Campsite : Camp in an Open Field at the Base of Picturesque Togakushi Mountain.
- Yakimochiya : Old 'Kominka' Farmhouse-Styled Thatched-Roof Building Featuring an Irori Hearth.
- Zenkoji Fuchinobo : Temple Lodging along Zenkoji's Main Approach, Famous for Vegetarian Shojin Cuisine.
- 1166 Backpackers at Zenkoji Temple : Small Guesthouse in an Old Temple Neighborhood
- Nagano Shimizuya Ryokan : Traditional Ryokan 5-min Walk from Zenkoji Temple
Restaurants
- Yayoiza : Serving Nagano's Heritage Cuisine at the Entrance to Zenkoji.
- Ogawa-no-sho Daimon Shop : Nagano's Own Oyaki Dumplings Cooked on Coals on a Hearth.
- Monzen Machiya Gallery Juniten : 86-year old Renovated Machiya Near the Entrance to Zenkoji.
- Suyakame Main Store : Original Miso-Based Menu at Zenkoji's Original Miso Maker.
- Restaurant ST. COUSAIR : European-Style Restaurant Overlooking a Field of Wine Grapes.
Activities
- Children’s Ninja Activities : A children’s theme park-like facility located at one of Japan’s three great ninjutsu (ninja martial arts) schools, Togakushi.
- Hiking to Togakushi's Giant Cedar Trees : Nature’s Power Awaits You at the Massive Cedar Trees Lining the Path to ‘Okusha’.
- Soba-Uchi (Making Buckwheat Noodles) at Togakushi Tonkururin : Make Soba Noodles by Hand at Buckwheat Mecca Togakushi.
- Oyaki Dumpling Making at Yakimochiya : Learn How to Make Oyaki Dumplings at the Hearth of this Thatched Roof Farmhouse.
- Togakure-ryu Ninja Training : Sneak a Peak into the World of Ninjas be a Lesson with a Togakure-do Master!
