Marutaya

Located in Nagiso Town, Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture, this shop specializes in wooden products and is located in Tsumago-juku of Nakasendo, which used to offer respite to many travelers. Often listed in guidebooks, it is a famous shop selling tableware or kitchen goods like “circular boxes” made by masters. Popular items include the “soba steamer” and the “menpa” for keeping rice delicious and unharmed. While there are wooden items with old origins, many products can be used in the microwave, carefully crafted to combine convenience with long-lasting durability.