If you’re curious to try Nagano’s famous apricot-based sweets, this long-standing local shop is a great place to stop. Rikyūdō specializes in all things anzu (Japanese apricot), offering a wide variety of treats like:

• Yukige An (ゆきげ杏) – soft, delicate dried apricots

• Anzu Hime (あんず姫) – sweet and tangy apricot jelly candy

• Shiso Maki Anzu (しそ巻杏) – apricots wrapped in shiso leaves for a sweet-sour twist

• Anzu Yokan (杏ようかん) – a jellied apricot dessert

Everything is nicely packaged and makes for a perfect gift—or just a unique local snack.

If you’re planning to bring something home, either for yourself or as a gift, be sure to check the expiration date, as some items are quite fresh.
Shōmikigen wa itsu desu ka?
(When is the best-before date?)
Or simply say Shōmikigen.