2114 Taira, Omachi, Nagano Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Located near the entrance to the Kurobe Dam, past Omachi Onsen-kyo and Hinata-yama Plateau from Shinano Omachi's city area, Mt. Hinata Teahouse is a charming wooden structure nestled along a stream in the forest. This restaurant specializes in local Shinshu cuisine, offering dishes like handmade soba noodles and oyaki. A highlight is the option to savor fresh iwana (char), though it comes at a premium. The soba is a reliably tasty choice. Note that the restrooms are in a separate building across the stream from the main dining area. Best visited during the afternoon to enjoy a peaceful meal in a natural setting.