Oyaki Farm

Iroha-do, a long-established business founded in 1925 in Nagano Prefecture, operates a store with a factory. Here, visitors can enjoy the sale of their special oyaki, observe the oyaki production process, and try their hand at making oyaki. There is also a café and a store where visitors can enjoy doughnuts made from oyaki dough and ice cream sandwiches made with grain-an oyaki. In addition, visitors can enjoy a meal on the Sky Deck, which offers a panoramic view of the beautiful nature of Nagano Prefecture.

Oyaki

“Oyaki” is a specialty of Shinshu, Japan, made by wrapping vegetables, wild vegetables, and other ingredients in a flour dough and baking it.

Oyaki is made by frying seasonal ingredients such as vegetables and wild vegetables, seasoning them with miso or soy sauce, wrapping them in kneaded flour, and baking or steaming them. In Shinshu, a region surrounded by mountains and with abundant snowfall, the rice harvest was not large, so buckwheat and wheat were cultivated as substitutes for rice. Flour dishes have been popular since the Jomon period (710-794), and it is said that oyaki was cooked in irori, or in ashes. The long history of oyaki has led to a wide variety of variations in households. Oyaki can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baked, steamed, and fried. It is loved as an indispensable part of the annual feast.

Iroha-do

Founded in 1925 in Nagano Prefecture, Iroha-do is a long-established restaurant that has been serving handmade “oyaki”. Various types of oyaki are available, including maitake mushroom, vegetable mix, nozawana, negi-miso, kiriboshi-daikon, kabocha, kuriboshi-daikon, grainy bean paste, bunashimeji, and thistle (wild vegetables), allowing customers to enjoy the delicious taste of freshly baked oyaki.

Iroha-do’s oyaki are made by wrapping the ingredients in a combination of wheat and buckwheat flours, frying them, and then baking them in a high-temperature oven to enhance the savory dough and flavor of the ingredients. This unique method produces a “browned and fluffy” texture.

Observing the oyaki production process

OYAKI FARM’s factory boasts one of the largest production capacities in Japan. Five million oyaki are produced here annually. There is a pathway that leads visitors through the factory, allowing them to take a peek at the process of making oyaki.

A Casual Oyaki Making Experience

Oyaki has a long history and has been made daily by families in Nagano, and at OYAKI FARM, you can try your hand at making oyaki.

Cafe and store to enjoy oyaki together

At the café, you can enjoy OYAKI FARM’s original coffee to go with the oyaki, donuts made from oyaki dough, hot sandwiches, iced sandwiches, and more. The store also offers a variety of Nagano specialties and OYAKI FARM original goods.

Sky Deck with a panoramic view of Nagano’s magnificent nature

On the second floor of OYAKI FARM, there is a Sky Deck that can be freely accessed. The Chikuma River flows nearby and mountains spread out in the distance. Relaxing with oyaki and coffee in hand while enjoying nature is a wonderful choice.

Outdoor plaza for a variety of enjoyment

A lush outdoor plaza spreads out in front of the facility. It is an ideal place to stroll and relax. With events scheduled to be held on an irregular basis, it is a place where you can enjoy yourself in a variety of ways.