Aiso no Dengaku

Aiso, or Japanese dace, harvested during the spring breeding season, is stewed in miso for a regional dish of Tochigi Prefecture

In Tochigi, river fish known as “ugui” or “aiso” abound during the spring breeding season. The regional dish known as dengaku stews the fish in ingredients such as miso and sugar for a sweet and spicy flavor, and it has the refreshing aroma of sansho (Japanese pepper) without any of that distinct smell of river fish.

Plan your trip to tochigi

Chat with a local tour guide who can help organize your trip.

Request a Tour