After crossing Mount Shirane from Kusatsu Onsen and passing Shibu Nakano Onsen, we arrived at Ryuo Park in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture. This renowned restaurant operates only during the off-season, located halfway up the ski slope.We made a reservation and arrived right at opening time, joining other guests who had also booked in advance. The interior has a cozy mountain lodge vibe, featuring a pizza oven as its centerpiece.My wife started with a glass of white wine, while I refrained since I was driving.We ordered the seasonal course meal at Yama no Mi, which included:- Today's appetizer: pickled Hachijo melon, evening face gourd, and Kurakake beans.• Hand-ground Soba Dumplings The slightly greenish coarse soba dumplings were sweet.• Freshly Made Soba Noodles The soba is sourced from:Toyama Prefecture, Nanto City, Minoya Nagano Prefecture, Takai District, Shimosukagawa.• Stone Oven-Baked Soba Pizza (16 cm diameter) Sukagawa Soba Pizza Topped with Shinshu miso, green onions, enoki mushrooms, buckwheat grains, and sansho pepper.• Seasonal Soba Pizza (Summer Vegetable Pizza) Topped with pumpkin, corn, asparagus, and zucchini.• BLT Soba Pizza Loaded with vegetables.• Anchovy Soba Pizza Topped with anchovies and oregano.We chose four different types of pizza so that our family of four could share.A refreshing gem in the highlands!
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