🍜 草笛 MIDORI店 – Tasty Soba Right at Nagano Station

On our first night in Nagano, we decided to try one of the region’s specialties—soba noodles—and found 草笛 MIDORI店, conveniently located right inside the train station complex. It turned out to be a great choice for a fuss-free and authentic dinner. The restaurant has a simple, no-frills atmosphere that feels just like a traditional Japanese soba shop. Seating is a mix of tables and counter-style rows, and everything runs efficiently, which is great when you’re hungry after a long day of travel. We ordered their soba sets and were not disappointed. The noodles were firm, flavorful, and clearly handmade, served either cold with dipping sauce or hot in broth. Each bite had that satisfying chew that good soba should have, and you could really taste the quality of the buckwheat. It was a comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family. Easy to access, quick service, and great food—it ticked all the boxes for a solid start to our Nagano food journey. #summervacay #草笛midori店 #naganosoba #sobalovers #naganoeats #stationdiningjapan #familydinnerjapan #traditionalsobashop #travelnagano #japanesenoodles #foodiejapan #japan #japantrip