Enjoy a Break While Tasting the Specialty 'Tochio Abura-age'
About this spot
A roadside station at the entrance to Tochio district, where fresh local vegetables and local specialties are displayed. Tochio is nationally famous for its 'Tochio abura-age' (deep-fried tofu), a local specialty. The thick abura-age, larger than a palm, has a unique texture—crispy outside and fluffy inside. The local way to enjoy it is to eat it as-is with soy sauce and condiments. Taking a break here to taste this local dish allows you to experience the food culture unique to this region. It's also a perfect place to look for souvenirs.
Season & hours
Name: とちお祭
Date & time: 8/22 (Sat)–8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 長岡市栃尾地区(本町通り周辺)
2026年のとちお祭は8月22日、23日の2日間、長岡市栃尾地区の本町通り周辺を会場に開催されます。山々に囲まれた小さな城下町の通りが夜になると灯りに包まれ、地元の人々や家族連れが集う夏祭りの舞台に変わります。初日となる22日は、祭りの熱気が高まり始める最初の一日。昼間に巡った城跡や巨木、名物の油揚げなど、栃尾らしい風景と味を楽しんだ後に迎える夜の祭りは、山あいの町ならではの温かみのある雰囲気を味わえます。
Tips
会場周辺は祭り期間中、車両の通行が制限されることがあります。夜は山あいのため気温が下がりやすいので、羽織るものを一枚用意しておくと安心です。
Tips
Abura-age preparation and serving methods vary by shop. Some times can be crowded, so visit with plenty of time.
Best time to visit
Approximately 50 minutes. A perfect rest stop during afternoon hours when hunger starts to kick in.
Access & map
〒940-0233 Nagaoka, Niigata Tochio Miyazawa 1764 Roadside Station R290 Tochio
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2026 Tochio Festival Full-Day Enjoyment Course
Niigata
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