There are also motels, such as the Route Inn Nagano in Nagano and the Olympia Hotel in Shinonoi, all located on National Highway 18. 800 yen including tax. Available also at major bookstores in Nagano. It is also noted for welcoming the women from the early times. Masumi and Kinasa Onigoroshi are other rice wines made in Nagano Prefecture.
Wines are more expensive here than in Tokyo or Europe.
You'll find the best wine prices at the basement of Tokyu Dept. A best liquor store to some, like myself, is a place where I can get expert advice as well as reasonable prices. Tadashi Kobayashi, the junior owner there, is a wine expert, just back from his honeymoon trip to France. Created by Yoshi Mikami of Asia Info Network on Fen. 21, 1997. Last update on Sept. 1, 1997.