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Ogawa no Sho Jomon Oyaki Village
Enjoy piping hot Oyaki, a traditional Shinshu delicacy, freshly grilled over an irori hearth in a charming, old-fashioned house.
Nestled at the foot of the Northern Alps in northern Nagano Prefecture, this unique establishment opened in 1986 after renovating a traditional farmhouse in Ogawa Village. Designed to resemble a Jomon-era pit dwelling, the interior offers an authentic setting to enjoy Oyaki, a beloved local delicacy.
The fillings for these traditional stuffed buns range from stir-fried Nozawana greens, sweet red bean paste, mushrooms, dried daikon radish, and eggplant, to more unique flavors like apple, potato, corn, butterbur miso, and cheese pumpkin. The signature "Jomon Oyaki" is cooked over an irori hearth, giving it a rich, smoky aroma and crispy texture, earning it high praise.
Inside, you can relax at hori-gotatsu seating while sipping soba tea, creating a cozy atmosphere to enjoy freshly grilled Oyaki, handmade soba, and other seasonal dishes.
For a hands-on experience, Oyaki-making workshops are also available. In just 40 minutes, you can craft and enjoy your own freshly made Oyaki.
Highlights
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Inside a renovated farmhouse designed like a Jomon-era pit dwelling, you can enjoy Oyaki, a beloved local specialty.
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The fillings range from classic Nozawana greens and sweet red bean paste to unique flavors like apple, corn, and cheese pumpkin.
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Freshly grilled over an irori hearth, these piping hot Oyaki are delightfully crispy and flavorful.
Photos
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The Jomon Oyaki, with a variety of fillings such as Nozawana greens, shimeji mushrooms with vegetables, red bean paste, pumpkin, and dried daikon radish.
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The must-try classic is the Nozawana Oyaki.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
No
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
No
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Is it possible to take photos of the food?
Yes, you are allowed to take photos of the food.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 小川の庄 縄文おやき村
- Postal Code
- 381-3302
- Address
- 6937 Takafu, Ogawamura, Kamiminochigun, Nagano
- Telephone
- 026-269-3767
- Closed
- Mondays（if Monday is a national holiday, the restaurant will be open on Monday and closed the following day）
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Budget
- 1,000yen
- Access
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By car: About 40 minutes from Nagano IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
By taxi: About 40 minutes from JR Nagano Station. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)