Donburi

Aoitou

Rating82SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1946 (sauce katsudon originator).
1946年創業（ソースかつ丼発祥）。
Tabelog 3.67, 308 reviews.
食べログ3.67・308件。
National Donburi Grand Prix 2015 Gold Award.
全国丼グランプリ2015金賞受賞。
Also serves Otaguri, a local horse culture specialty of Ina Valley.
馬の文化が根付く伊那谷の地元料理「おたぐり」も提供。
Regular daily use by locals.
地元民の日常使いが多い。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
No closure or negative quality information found (reviews confirmed through July 2025).
ネガティブ検索で閉店・まずい情報なし（2025年7月まで口コミ確認）。
Popular Dishes
Loin Katsudon (¥1,450)
ロースかつ丼（1,450円）
Shrimp & Fillet Don (¥1,800)
海老ヒレ丼（1,800円）
Otaguri (Horse offal stew ¥530)
おたぐり（馬もつ煮込み・530円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1946 (Showa 21), 'the birthplace of sauce katsudon.' Ina Valley's famous sauce katsudon features a sweet soup-based sauce passed down from the founder. Winner of the National Donburi Grand Prix 2015 Gold Award. Also enjoy 'Otaguri,' a local specialty of simmered horse offal. Tabelog 3.67, 308 reviews.

Common reviews: 'You can feel the pride of the originator in every bite of the sauce katsudon,' 'the sweet sauce is unique and delicious,' 'the otaguri was much better than expected,' 'feels like a place locals use regularly.' Authentic local institution.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday・第2・4Tuesday（不定休あり）
Phone0265-72-5777Call
Access
Car recommended (3+ km from Ina-Kita Station). Parking available. Cash only.
7010-1 Ogaya, Nishimino, Ina City, Nagano
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Donburi

Aoitou

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Loin Katsudon (¥1,450)
ロースかつ丼（1,450円）
Shrimp & Fillet Don (¥1,800)
海老ヒレ丼（1,800円）
Otaguri (Horse offal stew ¥530)
おたぐり（馬もつ煮込み・530円）
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday・第2・4Tuesday（不定休あり）
Access
Car recommended (3+ km from Ina-Kita Station). Parking available. Cash only.
7010-1 Ogaya, Nishimino, Ina City, Nagano
Phone0265-72-5777
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map

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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1946 (sauce katsudon originator).
1946年創業（ソースかつ丼発祥）。
Tabelog 3.67, 308 reviews.
食べログ3.67・308件。
National Donburi Grand Prix 2015 Gold Award.
全国丼グランプリ2015金賞受賞。
Also serves Otaguri, a local horse culture specialty of Ina Valley.
馬の文化が根付く伊那谷の地元料理「おたぐり」も提供。
Regular daily use by locals.
地元民の日常使いが多い。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
No closure or negative quality information found (reviews confirmed through July 2025).
ネガティブ検索で閉店・まずい情報なし（2025年7月まで口コミ確認）。
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1946 (Showa 21), 'the birthplace of sauce katsudon.' Ina Valley's famous sauce katsudon features a sweet soup-based sauce passed down from the founder. Winner of the National Donburi Grand Prix 2015 Gold Award. Also enjoy 'Otaguri,' a local specialty of simmered horse offal. Tabelog 3.67, 308 reviews.

Common reviews: 'You can feel the pride of the originator in every bite of the sauce katsudon,' 'the sweet sauce is unique and delicious,' 'the otaguri was much better than expected,' 'feels like a place locals use regularly.' Authentic local institution.

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