Best Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

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.

3.41

36

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
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Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Hikariya 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.

  • 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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3Densho Yakiniku TUWAMONO

Matsumoto Sta. 413m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

3.09

25

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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4Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. 250m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Kura no Mukou

Matsumoto Sta. 174m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

1-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! A popular soba Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can enjoy delicious Shinshu!

3.49

444

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Hanzou Matsumoto ekimae ten

Matsumoto Sta. 198m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Regional Cuisine

3.11

57

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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7Yamazato

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

365

  • 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
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8Ganso 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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9COURTYARD

Matsumoto Sta. 457m / Pizza, Cafe, Italian

3.36

93

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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10Yakitori Bancho Matsumoto tsunagu yokochou ten

Matsumoto Sta. 199m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Chicken wings

3.32

48

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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11Matsumoto Kayu Honpo

Matsumoto Sta. 216m / Sichuan, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese rice porridge

Just 3 minutes from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine with addictive spiciness and flavor, along with a variety of Asian rice porridge. Perfect for parties and as a satisfying finish!

3.17

12

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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12Sandaime Torimero Matsumoto ekimae ten

Matsumoto Sta. 260m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe

3.03

14

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Meat & Tavern CHILL HOUSE

Matsumoto Sta. 229m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Bento (Lunch box)

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy a 10% OFF coupon on weekdays! A Western-style tavern featuring beef steak and Shinshu Ginjo pork.

3.08

23

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
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14Tremani

Matsumoto Sta. 164m / Italian, Pasta, Pizza

Enjoy carefully selected wines and dishes made with ingredients from Shinshu. Experience authentic Italian cuisine that is refined in every aspect: food, atmosphere, and hospitality!

3.33

95

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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15Ganso 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
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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16Zenseki Private rooms Jibundoki Matsumoto ekimae ten

Matsumoto Sta. 159m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura

3.07

51

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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17ITALIAN CROSS

Matsumoto Sta. 178m / Italian, Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A popular spot near Matsumoto Station to enjoy Italian dishes like pasta, pizza, and desserts at reasonable prices!

3.10

34

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Hikariya Nishi

Matsumoto Sta. 992m / French, Organic

Renovated historic building "Mitsuya" - a prestigious merchant house.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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19Matsumoto Han Sakaba Shuraku

Matsumoto Sta. 192m / Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Just a 2-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy a journey through the flavors of Shinshu with expertly crafted dishes and carefully selected sake.

3.32

76

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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20Kaiten Kushi · Tsuki no Shima

Matsumoto Sta. 233m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Kushiyaki

Just 2 minutes walk from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy rotating skewers grilled right in front of you with all-you-can-drink options starting at JPY 3000 for 3 hours at "Shodai"!

3.05

11

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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