Cuisine

Carefully Selected Local Ingredients

Hanayukari Rice from Nakanojō, Gunma

The rice served at Ryokan Omori is Hanayukari, a premium Koshihikari rice grown in Nakanojō, Gunma.

Hanayukari is a carefully selected local brand of rice that meets exceptionally high standards. Only first-grade Koshihikari, certified under Japan’s official agricultural inspection system and achieving a taste score of 80 points or higher out of 100, is eligible. Each batch comes from a single rice variety, farmer, and harvest year, ensuring consistent quality and flavor.

Our rice is grown by Mr. Isao Motoyama in the Nakuta district of Nakanojō. He has twice received the Grand Prize (Gold Award) at the Nakanojō Delicious Rice Competition, including at the 7th and 9th editions.

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  Eggs from the Haruna foothills

  We use eggs from the Momiji breed, one of Japan’s few domestically developed laying-hen breeds. For more than ninety years, Iwata Poultry has produced exceptional eggs using its own carefully balanced feed, including seaweed, sesame, oyster shell, fish meal, and seasonal tea leaves.

  Their rich flavor is especially enjoyed over freshly cooked rice as tamago-kake gohan (raw egg over rice), one of Japan’s most beloved breakfast traditions.

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  Pure Japanese honey from Numata

  Our honey comes from Sakai Apiary in Numata, where bees gather nectar from the forests and mountains of Okutone. It is bottled without additives and served with our homemade yogurt at breakfast.

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  Joshu Akagi Wagyu Beef

  Joshu Akagi Wagyu Beef is one of Gunma’s finest regional specialties. Raised with great care, it is prized for its delicate marbling, rich flavor, and beautifully balanced texture.

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  Joshu Mochi Pork

  Joshu Mochi Pork is another local specialty. Raised in Gunma, it is known for its tenderness and natural sweetness.

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  Red-shiso ponzu

  Our red-shiso ponzu is made from carefully hand-picked Chirimen shiso leaves grown without synthetic pesticides. The fresh, aromatic flavor pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables served at breakfast.

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  Umeboshi

  Our traditional salt-cured umeboshi comes from Akima Bairin, one of Gunma’s best-known plum-growing regions. Made using only salt, they offer the simple, authentic flavor of traditional Japanese preserved plums.

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