Nagawa is located in the western part of Matsumoto near Norikura Highland, famous for “soba”, “hot springs” and “ski”.

“Soba Festival in Nagawa” also started from October 1st until November 4th this year.

Enjoy newly harvested soba in Nagawa region. Nagawa soba is grown on the high plateau with 1200 meters above sea level, and  is full of its flavour and texture.

Special events will be held on October 14th at Nagawa Sansai Hall,  you can taste Nagawa specially grown soba for 500 yen from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. , or you can try “soba making” under local experts’ guidance.

To get Nagawa village, take “Mastumoto Kamikochi line” from Matsumoto station, off at “Shinshimashima Station”, take local bus from “Shinshimashima Station” to “Bunka Centre (Cultural Centre) in Nagawa”, takes about 60 minutes from Shinshimashima.  There are only 3 schedules a day, so watch out!

Bus schedule is →　HERE

Bon Apetite!!