Up Close & Personal with Nagaoka’s Food Fermentation Culture

Finalist #13 : Hakko House Nagaoka 🍙

📍Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture
(2hrs by Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Sta.)

If you love SLOW TRAVEL and GASTRONOMY this is your destination! 🥹

In the beautiful Nagaoka city of Niigata Prefecture, you’ll discover Hakko House, a lodging facility crafted by chef and entrepreneur Sho Suzuki, aimed to showcase the charms of Nagaoka and its unique food fermentation culture.

During your stay, you can arrange in-house private chef meals and tours to surrounding districts known for producing miso, soy sauce, and sake. We had the opportunity to greet local farmers, harvest vegetables to cook for dinner, make onigiri, and see the panoramic views of the stunning rice paddies. The stay accommodates families and couples, and specifically those interested in learning more about Japan’s profound fermented food culture.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.hakko-house.com/

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