Nagano cannot boast an abundance of large shopping centers, and Midori Nagano is considered one of the largest. Here you can choose new clothes and accessories, as well as taste specialties at national restaurants, all day long. The mall houses dozens of clothing and footwear stores of various types, jewelry and cosmetics stores. Many come here for a specialized tea shop where they can watch a real tea ceremony and taste popular varieties of the national drink. Customers with children will enjoy shops with toys and sweets.
For interesting and tasty souvenirs, you can visit Tsutaya Honten, a store housed in a beautiful national-style building. It sells the townspeople's favorite fast food and sweets. Many tourists buy traditional steamed buns with various fillings in the store. As a gift for loved ones, you can buy original biscuits and other sweets. The store will not disappoint adherents of a healthy diet, as it sells fresh meals of rice, vegetables, and seafood.
Miyasaka Shuzo Brewery specializes in locally produced alcoholic beverages. It would be of interest to both budget tourists and wealthy travelers who want to replenish their bar with elite drinks. The store sells various types of sake, as well as wines from local factories. Traditional plum wine is especially popular with tourists. Besides, you can buy a variety of liquors in the store.
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