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Hotel Metropolitan Unveils the Nagano Niigata Fair

Beginning on October 1, 2025, Restaurant Keirin at Hotel Metropolitan will host the Nagano Niigata Fair, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of the Nagano and Niigata regions. Under the direction of General Manager Shigeo Ito, diners can look forward to a curated selection of dishes made with seasonal produce and local specialties. This event will highlight the vibrant flavors of Sichuan cuisine, incorporating detailed attention to presentation and seasonal ingredients.

The one-dish offerings allow guests to share and enjoy their meals with family and friends in a communal dining experience, perfectly paired with a range of carefully selected beverages, including Shaoxing wine and various wines expertly chosen for balance and flavor. We invite visitors to delight in these diverse tastes and the beautifully arranged plates that reflect the season.

Fair Details

• - Name: Nagano Niigata Fair
• - Venue: 2F Restaurant Keirin
• - Other Participating Restaurants: All-day dining restaurant Cross Dine, Japanese cuisine Hanamusashi, and tea room Shunkou will also be participating.
• - Period: October 1 (Wed) to October 31 (Fri), 2025

Please note that the restaurant is closed every Wednesday.

• - Hours:

- Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Last Order 2:30 PM)
- Dinner: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)
Dinner course last order at 8:30 PM.

• - Reservations/Inquiries: Call 03-3980-5533 (Restaurant Reservations: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM).

Reservations can also be made online via the official website.

• - Cooperation: Nagano City, Niigata Prefecture.

Recommended Dishes from the Fair

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the extraordinary dishes that will be available:

1. Steamed Sea Snail with Oolong Tea and Pepper Sauce - 3,000 yen
1. This dish features fresh, crunchy sea snails from Niigata, steamed with fragrant Oolong tea, creating a delightful balance of flavors. The special pepper sauce from Keirin enhances the umami experience.

2. Shrimp-Wrapped Asparagus with Egg White Sauce - 2,800 yen
This dish highlights sweet and tender long asparagus from Nagano wrapped around juicy shrimp and served with a light and gentle egg white sauce.

3. Fried Azumino Pork with Apple Vinegar Stir-Fry - 2,400 yen
This offering showcases juicy Azumino pork, known for its rich flavors, combined with apple to accentuate the dish's presentation and taste.

4. Steamed Chicken with Seasonal Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce - 2,200 yen
1. Featuring locally-sourced chicken from Niigata paired with beautifully plump mushrooms from Nagano, served with the classic oyster sauce, this dish promises a satisfying depth of flavor.

All prices include tax and service fees. Ingredients and menu items may change based on availability. Please check for any changes in hours or services due to circumstances.

About Restaurant Keirin

Restaurant Keirin specializes in Sichuan cuisine, honing in on flavorful spices that balance heat with depth. Guests can enjoy private rooms accommodating 4 to 22 people, perfect for celebrations or business meetings. Operating hours can be checked on the official website: Keirin Restaurant

About Hotel Metropolitan

Opened on June 2, 1985, as a flagship hotel of JR East Hotels in the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo, Hotel Metropolitan features a strategic location just three minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station. Known as the 'Cultural City of Ikebukuro', it offers a full array of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. With 805 guest rooms and eight restaurants/bars, Hotel Metropolitan is equipped to cater to the needs of both leisure and business travelers, offering various amenities including a fitness gym, salon, and nearby convenience store.
For more information, visit our official website: Hotel Metropolitan