Kometohana, a shop specializing in koji, fermented foods, and local products, offers a wide selection of delicious items themed around "rice and fermentation," unique to Uonuma. Their
signature dishes, perfect for eating on the go, include juicy fried chicken served piping hot in-store, and bread baked with locally sourced honey and rice flour. They
also offer a carefully curated lineup of fermented foods and seasonings, such as fish and meat marinated in koji to enhance their flavor, gently sweet amazake (sweet rice drink), and
fragrant miso and soy sauce.
Fresh vegetables and seasonal wild plants from local farmers are also popular, making this fermented food shop a great place to stop by and find souvenirs.
A hugely popular signature item at "Kometohana" in Minamiuonuma! This special loaf of bread is baked to perfection using locally sourced honey and carefully selected rice flour. Its chewy texture and gentle sweetness are its main attractions. A perfect souvenir for your Uonuma trip or for breakfast
A specialty of "Kometohana," a fermented food shop in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture! The juicy fried chicken, prepared piping hot in-store, is extremely popular for eating on the go or taking away while sightseeing. Enjoy the carefully crafted flavors based on rice and fermentation
At "Kometohana," you'll find a selection of fermented foods from Uonuma, including meat and fish whose flavors are enhanced by the power of koji, homemade amazake (sweet rice drink), and fragrant miso and soy sauce. It's the perfect place to find delicious souvenirs unique to Niigata