[Michi-no-eki Nakajo] Summer Limited Menu Featuring Chilled Local Dish "Obukko" to Start Sales from May 15!
Michi-no-eki Nakajo will begin selling "Hiyashi Obukko," a summer-adapted version of the local specialty "Obukko," for a limited period from May 15 to September 30, 2026. Available in two types, pumpkin soup and soymilk soup, it is served in a tsukemen (dipping noodle) style and incorporates tofu made from locally grown Nishiyama soybeans.
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This time, Michi-no-eki Nakajo (Nakajo, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture), operated by eternal story Inc. (Location: Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Representative Director: Tatsuya Murakami), a member of the Goeki Co., Ltd. Group, will be selling "Hiyashi Obukko" for a limited period from Friday, May 15, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The popular local dish "Obukko" at Michi-no-eki Nakajo has been arranged in a "chilled style" to be enjoyed refreshingly even in the hot season. Two types will be offered: "Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)" and "Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)."
What is Obukko?
"Obukko" is a local dish passed down in the Nakajo region of Nagano City.
It is a famous dish made with Shinshu miso as a base, plenty of vegetables, and chewy flat, thick noodles, all simmered together.
As you eat, you can add the accompanying "spicy miso" to your liking, further enhancing the spiciness and richness, allowing you to enjoy a change in flavor.
The name is said to come from the dialect word "bukkomu," meaning "to throw in," and it has long been cherished as a simple home-cooked meal where noodles and vegetables are successively "thrown into" the pot.
Michi-no-eki Nakajo also sells frozen products of this taste, which can be easily enjoyed at home.
Please enjoy the authentic taste at home.
▶EC site
Uses locally produced Nishiyama soybeans
The Nakajo region of Nagano City is a mountainous area surrounded by mountains on all sides, located west of the Zenkoji Plain, and is called the "Nishiyama region." Due to the many slopes and difficulty in securing water, this area has long been active in cultivating soybeans and various grains rather than rice.
Among them, the local "Nishiyama soybean" is one of the representative specialties of the Nakajo region.
Nishiyama soybeans, grown in a climate with large temperature differences and a rich natural environment, are characterized by their good flavor and gentle sweetness, and have supported the local food culture, including miso and tofu.
The newly released "Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)" incorporates tofu made from Nishiyama soybeans, making it a product that utilizes the gentle sweetness and richness of soybeans, allowing you to feel the food culture and local taste inherited in the Nakajo region.
"Obukko" for summer. A new local dish enjoyed in tsukemen style
The "Hiyashi Obukko" appearing this time is a seasonal limited product that arranges this popular menu for summer.
It is served in a tsukemen style, topped with seasonal summer vegetables. The vegetables are cut into large, chunky pieces to give a satisfying texture, evoking the "Obukko-ness."
In addition, roasted char siu is added to enhance the aroma. Kombu dashi (kelp broth) is also used, making it a refreshing dish that is easy to eat even in the hot season.
Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)
A sweet soup made with Shinshu miso as a base and plenty of pumpkin paste.
It has a mellow taste where the richness of miso and the gentle sweetness of pumpkin harmonize.
Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)
Uses tofu made from Nishiyama soybeans.
By combining sesame, soymilk, and Shinshu miso, it has a rich yet refreshing and easy-to-eat taste. It is a recommended dish for hot summers.
[Product Overview]
■Product Name
・Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)
・Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)
■Sales Period
Friday, May 15, 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
■Sales Location
Michi-no-eki Nakajo (Dining area Mamettai)
■Sales Price
1,350 yen each (tax included)
Michi-no-eki Nakajo
Exterior of Michi-no-eki Nakajo
Local dish "Obukko"
Dining area Mamettai frozen Obukko
Michi-no-eki Nakajo is a roadside station popular with many people, located between Nagano City and Hakuba Village.
Its appeal lies in its open location overlooking the regional symbol "Mt. Mushikura" and the Northern Alps.
It has a direct sales store with fresh vegetables from local farmers, and a souvenir shop offering local specialties. At the dining area "Mamettai," you can enjoy the popular menu item "Obukko," which is made with Shinshu miso as a base, plenty of seasonal vegetables, and chewy, thick flat noodles simmered together.
It can be used not only as a rest stop during your journey but also as a base that supports local life.
■Official Website: https://michinoekinakajo.eternal-story.com/
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michinoeki_nakajo
■EC Site: https://obukko.base.shop/
Between Nagano City and Hakuba Village
Between farmers and customers
Between creators and users
Between nature and people
Between the present and the future
Michi-no-eki connecting the "between"
〒 381-3205
1704 Sumiyoshi, Nakajo, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 026-267-2188
[Business Hours]
9:00-17:00
Parking: 50 regular cars (5 for disabled)
Keywords:
The popular local dish "Obukko" at Michi-no-eki Nakajo has been arranged in a "chilled style" to be enjoyed refreshingly even in the hot season. Two types will be offered: "Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)" and "Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)."
What is Obukko?
"Obukko" is a local dish passed down in the Nakajo region of Nagano City.
It is a famous dish made with Shinshu miso as a base, plenty of vegetables, and chewy flat, thick noodles, all simmered together.
As you eat, you can add the accompanying "spicy miso" to your liking, further enhancing the spiciness and richness, allowing you to enjoy a change in flavor.
The name is said to come from the dialect word "bukkomu," meaning "to throw in," and it has long been cherished as a simple home-cooked meal where noodles and vegetables are successively "thrown into" the pot.
Michi-no-eki Nakajo also sells frozen products of this taste, which can be easily enjoyed at home.
Please enjoy the authentic taste at home.
▶EC site
Uses locally produced Nishiyama soybeans
The Nakajo region of Nagano City is a mountainous area surrounded by mountains on all sides, located west of the Zenkoji Plain, and is called the "Nishiyama region." Due to the many slopes and difficulty in securing water, this area has long been active in cultivating soybeans and various grains rather than rice.
Among them, the local "Nishiyama soybean" is one of the representative specialties of the Nakajo region.
Nishiyama soybeans, grown in a climate with large temperature differences and a rich natural environment, are characterized by their good flavor and gentle sweetness, and have supported the local food culture, including miso and tofu.
The newly released "Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)" incorporates tofu made from Nishiyama soybeans, making it a product that utilizes the gentle sweetness and richness of soybeans, allowing you to feel the food culture and local taste inherited in the Nakajo region.
"Obukko" for summer. A new local dish enjoyed in tsukemen style
The "Hiyashi Obukko" appearing this time is a seasonal limited product that arranges this popular menu for summer.
It is served in a tsukemen style, topped with seasonal summer vegetables. The vegetables are cut into large, chunky pieces to give a satisfying texture, evoking the "Obukko-ness."
In addition, roasted char siu is added to enhance the aroma. Kombu dashi (kelp broth) is also used, making it a refreshing dish that is easy to eat even in the hot season.
Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)
A sweet soup made with Shinshu miso as a base and plenty of pumpkin paste.
It has a mellow taste where the richness of miso and the gentle sweetness of pumpkin harmonize.
Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)
Uses tofu made from Nishiyama soybeans.
By combining sesame, soymilk, and Shinshu miso, it has a rich yet refreshing and easy-to-eat taste. It is a recommended dish for hot summers.
[Product Overview]
■Product Name
・Hiyashi Obukko (Pumpkin Soup)
・Hiyashi Obukko (Soymilk Soup)
■Sales Period
Friday, May 15, 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
■Sales Location
Michi-no-eki Nakajo (Dining area Mamettai)
■Sales Price
1,350 yen each (tax included)
Michi-no-eki Nakajo
Exterior of Michi-no-eki Nakajo
Local dish "Obukko"
Dining area Mamettai frozen Obukko
Michi-no-eki Nakajo is a roadside station popular with many people, located between Nagano City and Hakuba Village.
Its appeal lies in its open location overlooking the regional symbol "Mt. Mushikura" and the Northern Alps.
It has a direct sales store with fresh vegetables from local farmers, and a souvenir shop offering local specialties. At the dining area "Mamettai," you can enjoy the popular menu item "Obukko," which is made with Shinshu miso as a base, plenty of seasonal vegetables, and chewy, thick flat noodles simmered together.
It can be used not only as a rest stop during your journey but also as a base that supports local life.
■Official Website: https://michinoekinakajo.eternal-story.com/
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michinoeki_nakajo
■EC Site: https://obukko.base.shop/
Between Nagano City and Hakuba Village
Between farmers and customers
Between creators and users
Between nature and people
Between the present and the future
Michi-no-eki connecting the "between"
〒 381-3205
1704 Sumiyoshi, Nakajo, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 026-267-2188
[Business Hours]
9:00-17:00
Parking: 50 regular cars (5 for disabled)
Keywords: