Best Restaurants in Nagano

1Yakitori to Nihonshu Jinbe Matsumoto ekimae ten

Matsumoto Sta. 333m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy Japanese sake, seafood, yakitori, and shijimi clam stew. Private rooms for up to 45 guests available. Can be reserved for up to 150 guests.

3.46

35

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Menu with photos

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2Shinshu Nagaya Sakaba

Nagano Sta. 148m / Regional Cuisine, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A Taste of Nagano: Enjoy Local Sake and Regional Dishes Galore!

3.47

345

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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3Ganso Shinshu Hitokuchi Gyoza Marufuku

Matsumoto Sta. 265m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dumpling, Chinese

Just 5 minutes from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy bite-sized gyoza and great drinks in a lively atmosphere! Recharge your energy for tomorrow with a night full of smiles!

3.25

33

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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4Ganso Stamina Yakitori Matsumoto ekimae ten

Matsumoto Sta. 187m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.27

50

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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5Shusai Yamazaki Ekimae ten

Nagano Sta. 139m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Seafood

3.60

Very good

101

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Sunday, Public Holiday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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6Jidori to Amiyaki Private rooms Izakaya Torishou Nagano ekimae ten

Nagano Sta. 150m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chicken dishes, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.08

13

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

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7Karuizawa Yamasato

Naka Karuizawa Sta. 1170m / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Cafeteria

A Relaxing Moment in Japanese Style

3.54

Very good

27

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Thursday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8Hikariya Higashi

Matsumoto Sta. 982m / Japanese Cuisine, Horse meat dishes

Experience the flavors of the seasons and the aroma of history at a prestigious merchant house in Matsumoto, a castle town visited by royalty.

3.65

Very good

109

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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9Yasai ga Oishii Restaurant LONGING HOUSE Karuizawa

Karuizawa Sta. 1805m / Dining bar, French, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

3.45

337

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Vegetarian options

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10Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini

Naka Karuizawa Sta. 501m / Teppanyaki, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Just 5 minutes from Nakakaruizawa Station! Enjoy a private space featuring exquisite Kobe beef and a delightful dashi feast. Perfect for special occasions.

3.00

2

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Monday

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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11Yasai ga Oishii Dining LONGING HOUSE Kyukaruizawa

Karuizawa Sta. 1592m / Baru (Spanish style bar)

Reservation Guidelines

3.07

13

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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12Yamazato

Matsumoto Sta. 214m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

Matsumoto Station, just a 2-minute walk ★ "A place to fully enjoy Shinshu" Experience local game meat and authentic Shinshu cuisine!

3.46

366

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13Kiku Zou

Matsumoto Sta. 990m / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Fugu (Pufferfish)

Near Matsumoto Castle, Higashikouji ★ 45 years of dedication to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy our proud dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Shinshu and the bounty of land and sea!

3.66

Very good

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