Nakajo Roadside Station in Nakajo, Nagano City, will begin limited-time dinner service from December 26, 2025 (Friday) to January 31, 2026 (Saturday). The station is operated by eternal story Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Tatsuya Murakami). During this period, lunch and light meals only will be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To address the "dinner refugee" challenge during the ski season and meet the dinner needs of winter tourists and local residents, special dinner-time menu items will be offered, including the local specialty dish "Obukko."
Providing an Accessible Dinner Option on Winter Evenings
In recent years, as inbound demand has increased during the ski season, the issue of "dinner refugees" (people unable to find a place to eat dinner) has become more serious in areas throughout the prefecture, including Hakuba Village.
Against the backdrop of insufficient restaurant capacity to keep pace with the increase in tourists and the short evening operating hours of many establishments, the demand for evening dining has remained high, especially during winter.
In response to this situation, Nakajo Roadside Station aims to become a new dinner option accessible to both tourists and local residents.
Through dinner service, the station also contributes to revitalizing the Nakajo area while promoting the local specialty dish "Obukko," which has been passed down in the region.
"Obukko": A Local Dish Long Beloved by Locals
"Obukko" is a local dish passed down in the Nakajo area of Nagano City.
It's a signature dish made with Shinshu miso as a base, filled with plenty of vegetables and chewy, thick flat noodles, all simmered together.
As you eat, you can add the accompanying "spicy miso" to taste, which enhances the spiciness and richness, allowing you to enjoy the changing flavors.
The name is said to come from the dialect "bukkumu," meaning "to throw in," as the dish is made by tossing noodles and vegetables into the pot one after another—a simple home-cooked meal that has been cherished since ancient times.
Nakajo Roadside Station also sells frozen products of this dish, making it easy to enjoy the authentic flavor at home.
▶View the EC site here
Evening-Only Snacks and Warming Menu Items
The menu features popular warm dishes such as the local specialty "Obukko" and ramen. Additionally, dinner-time exclusive items include "Yaki Onigiri" (grilled rice balls) made with Shinshu miso (Nishiyama soybeans) and snacks that pair well with beer.
Take this opportunity to enjoy the offerings not only for dinner but also for family gatherings during the year-end and New Year holidays, or when you want to enjoy a light drink.
Shokujidokoro Mamettai
Business Hours
■ Lunch Time
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
■ Light Meal Time
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
■ Dinner Time
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (L.O. 7:30 PM)
(Excluding Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Nakajo Roadside Station
Nakajo Roadside Station is located between Nagano City center and Hakuba Village area, and is beloved by many visitors. It features an open location with views of the local landmark "Mushikurayama" mountain and the Northern Alps.
The station includes a direct sales shop with fresh vegetables from local farmers and local specialty products, and a shop stocked with regional specialties.
At the dining area "Mamettai," you can enjoy the popular menu item "Obukko"—a hearty dish made with Shinshu miso as a base, plenty of seasonal vegetables, and chewy, thick flat noodles simmered together.
The station can be used not only as a rest stop during your travels but also as a hub close to the local community.
■ Official Website: https://michinoekinakajo.eternal-story.com/
■ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michinoeki_nakajo/
■ EC Site: https://obukko.base.shop/
A roadside station that connects the spaces between:
Between Nagano City center and Hakuba Village
Between farmers and customers
Between makers and users
Between nature and people
Between now and the future
A roadside station connecting the spaces in between
〒381-3205
1704 Suraragi, Nakajo, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Phone: 026-267-2188
Business Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking: 50 regular cars (5 for disabled visitors), 4 large vehicles, 1 EV station
