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Tsumari & Tokamachi — Local Specialties
There are three parts of the Uonuma area, this place is famous for the best brand rice of Japan, Uonuma Koshihikari. North area, south area, and here is the center area — Tokamachi city. Tokamachi is closely related with Shinano river, that is the longest river of Japan. This river made the ground rich and this rich ground grows a lot kinds of fresh plants.
And the other important thing for growing fresh plants is heavy snow. Tokamachi is famous for heavy snow and appears in school textbooks as an area of heavy snowfall. This heavy snow reaches 3–4 meters at its peak and protects the ground and provides pure water. The Uonuma Koshihikari rice grown in Tokamachi is recognized as the highest-rated Uonuma Koshihikari.
All members of the Tokamachi Ryokan Guild serve Uonuma Koshihikari for breakfast.
You can also enjoy local cuisine such as seasonal wild vegetables, local vegetables, and homemade pickles.
Please choose one of our Tokamachi Ryokan Guild member inns when you visit!
Seasonal Tastes — Tokamachi Specialties
Uonuma Koshihikari is famous for the highest quality rice in Japan. Tokamachi is the production area of Uonuma Koshihikari. The Shinano river made the ground rich and the climate is well suited for growing Uonuma Koshihikari — these things make its taste delicious.
This asparagus is grown with plenty of snow-water from Tokamachi. It sprouts in spring and shipment starts from early summer. Spring asparagus shipped around June is soft from root to tip — no peeling needed.
Karubita Tomato is a mid-size tomato produced by Karubita Productive Cooperation. Its distinguishing feature is the brilliant red color rather than pink.
Spring in Tokamachi begins with the shipment of snow-buried carrots grown in the Nakazato district. These carrots are sown in July of the previous year, survive the long harsh winter under the snow, and are harvested the following spring.
Bontenmaru eggplant is usually grown as a small eggplant variety, but in Tokamachi it is grown slightly larger than usual.