Souvenirs Spots in Hakuba / Azumino Area

  • Azumino Tensan Center
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Nagano Azumino Hotaka Ariake 3618-24
    A museum located in Azumino City which introduces the history of the cultivation of the Japanese oak silkmoth. Thread made using the cocoons of the moths is produced similar to that of regular silk, but the resulting fabric is lighter and softer, and possesses a distinctive color and luster. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of Japanese oak silkmoths and their ecology. In the adjoining studio, visitors can watch as textiles are woven from the moths' cocoons. The museum's shop sells Japanese oak silkmoth silks and accessories. In addition, visitors can also see actual Japanese oak silkmoths being raised in an open breeding house on the grounds.

    We visited Azumino during the off season of March. The town bus was not running during our visit. We took a taxi to the Azumino Tensan Center. The taxi was about $23.00 US from the Hotaka station...

  • Ihara Lacquerware Shop
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 2-10-16
    A long-established lacquerware store founded in 1907, dealing mainly in Kiso lacquerware and also in various regional lacquerware such as Yamanaka, Aizu, and Echizen lacquerware. The shop displays lacquerware which can be used daily such as bowls, trays, dishes, etc. The sign marked with a lion and peony flowers is a landmark.

    松本城下の御おかげを残す中町通りにそって今なお現役で営業している漆器の専門店です。看板からして牡丹と獅子という粋なデザインで、ついつい立ち寄ってしまいます。売れている商品は正真正銘の漆細工の食器がメインなのでお手段は高価ですが、一見の価値はあります。

  • Mannenya Main Shop
    Shopping
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Joto 2-1-22
    This long-standing miso shop was established in 1832 and is located a five-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. Primarily making and selling miso, the shop notably continues to make its miso according to an old-fashioned, traditional method called miso-dama-zukuri. The shop only uses domestic ingredients to craft its products. Particularly recommended is the Hourei miso, made using the miso-dama-zukuri method. Other varieties include the Shinshu miso-style Tenjo and Tanrei misos, and customers can choose the miso or misos they like the best. Originally a koji malted rice maker, the shop also sells an abundant variety of koji pickles made with ingredients from Matsumoto such as pickled coleseed greens and uri melon kasuzuke sake lee pickles.
  • Matsusaki Washi
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Omachi-shi Yashiro 6562
    A handmade Japanese washi paper studio whose origins are believed to date back to 1042 when a shrine servant used wild mulberry, a raw ingredient used in washi, to make paper for a festival on the request of Nishina Shinmeigu Shrine. Visitors can tour the actual shop floor where the studio makes its wash and also try hand-sieving washi paper themselves. The washi papermaking activity requires an advance reservation, so be sure to contact the studio in advance.
  • Chuo Mingei Showroom
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-2-12
    This show room for Matsumoto Mingei Kagu (Matsumoto Folkcraft Furniture) is located approximately 15 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station and is a building of earthen storehouse construction befitting a castle town. The Western-style furniture made with wood from the tough and tenacious Japanese cherry birch is very durable and the longer it is used the more its appeal increases. In addition to displaying and selling nearly 400 pieces of furniture including chairs, tables, and desks on a regular basis, they also carry many folk items from around the world that are sure to add color to everyday life.
  • Suzuki seal engraving shop
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Ote 4-3-18
    Located in “Nawate Dori” —a shopping district of Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, this shop deals in various goods, from brands to antiques. All of the seals are handmade by the owner, a level one master seal carver. Rare in the country, this shop even makes brands by heating the seal and pressing it into Japanese confectionery or wood. Original brands can be ordered. You can do a trial “tenkoku” if you make a reservation; it takes about one hour to complete with instruction.
  • Kamikochi Souvenir Shop
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi Kamikouchi 4468 Kamikochi Goshoku Hotel Annex 1F
    This shop is a souvenir shop located next to the Gosenjaku Hotel. The shop sells jam and other things which are served at the hotel, and they also sell their own original products too. Popular products on sale are the 5HORN baked cheese tarts and financiers. As well as cakes there are also Kamikochi Kappa croquettes and beef oyaki (Japanese dumplings). Additionally, the shop sells a plethora of souvenirs and special merchandise.
  • Galerie Kaigetsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 2-2-6 Takami Bookstore 2F
    Galerie Kaigetsu displays and sells products that are used in our daily lives. The gallery has a very relaxed atmosphere so you can fully appreciate all the pieces of work. There are a wide range of items including pottery, woodwork, lacquer ware, glass, accessories and dyed products. Temporary exhibitions are held once or twice a month depending on the season. Sculpture and painting exhibitions are sometimes held too.
  • Toiroya
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Hotakariake 2186-112
    Toiroya is a dyeing workshop, part of the atelier 10 colours shop. In addition to the interior products like shop curtains and tapestries, they also have coasters and book covers. They also sell fashion accessories such as stalls and bags. Toiroya stocks a range of original products which can only be purchased at the shop and nowhere else. Customers can also customize the shop curtains and panels anyhow they like.
  • Home Village Echo Norikura
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi 4306
    There are all sorts of Norikura souvenirs on sale here at Home Village Echo Norikura. Products made with the mountain Japanese plums, found growing only Norikura Highland, are very popular. The shop sells a wide variety of original products made with the Japanese plums such as jam, wine, ice-cream and others. The plum has a refreshingly sweet and sour taste. The butterbur miso and mountain asparagus miso made by mixing wild edible plants, found widely in the mountains of Norikura, with Shinshu miso, go well together with rice. The local sake, take no izumi, is a limited edition junmaishu (sake made without added alcohol or sugar) made with the famous clear waters from the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains). They also stock confectionery and handicrafts.
  • Izura Omachi Tokusankan
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
    Shopping
    Nagano Pref. Omachishi Omachi 3300-1
    About a three-minute walk from Shinano-Omachi Station in Omachi-Nishina Town, Omachi City, you’ll find this specialty product store along Prefectural Route 474. The first floor contains the store along with an eating space, and the second floor has a gallery featuring local artists’ works. You’ll find local liquors, oyaki (a type of bun), processed goods made from mountain vegetables and fish from the river, sweets, crafts, and more. You can also enjoy some oyaki and coffee onsite. The “Omachi kara no tamatebako” is especially popular.

    Spännande kryddor, dryck och vissa sublimitet. Trevlig personal och rent och lätt att hitta. Tar kort vid betalning.

  • Kaze no Tani
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    3.5
    75 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Kita-azumi-gun Hakubamura Kita Jo Mizuho 3020-106

    We had the Ghangis Khan and it was fantastic. Could not fault both the portion size and value. the food was super fresh and we enjoyed the whole experience of cooking at your table. Will definitely...

  • matsumotonomiyageyasan ALPICO PLAZA
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Fukashi 1-2-30ALPICOPLAZAB1F

    松本駅近くのビルの地下にあり、あまり目立つ場所ではないようですが、松本のお土産、特産品が売っています。お菓子や、漬物、ワインなど品ぞろえも豊富でした。

  • Chikiriyakogei
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    5.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-4-18

    松本にクラフトショップが増えても変わらず唯一無二の存在だと感じる民藝店です。 うつわは一見、小鹿田や砥部焼など今ではポピュラーなものに見えますが、やはりものが違います。ここでしか買えないものが、まだまだあると感じます。 奥のおもちゃや布類も素敵です。

  • Shinshu Local Product no Yakata Furuta MIDORI Matsumoto
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Fukashi 1-1-1 MIDORI MATSUMOTO 4F
  • Shinshu Alps Ichiba
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Fukashi 1-1-1 MIDORIMATSUMOTO 1F
  • Nomadokokai Work
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-4-18
  • Fukashi Folk Art
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Yokota 4-chome 7-13
  • Aoki Shohei Store
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Motomachi 1-chome 9-7
  • Ikari Ya Lacquerware
    Travel / Tourism
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Fukashi 3-chome 1-23

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Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.

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