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Best Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

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1Kura no Mukou

Matsumoto Sta. / 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

420

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Japan Kai Shoya Matsumoto Honke Ten

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

3.03

26

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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3Yakitori to Nihonshu Jinbe Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / 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.

3.55

Very good

22

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

Matsumoto Sta. / Jingisukan (Grilled lamb), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Chinese hot pot

A specialty shop for delicious "Genghis Khan" with fresh lamb and carefully selected mutton, and addictive healthy "Yakuzen Hot Pot"!

3.32

66

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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5COURTYARD

Matsumoto Sta. / Pizza, Cafe, Italian

3.37

87

  • 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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6Niku Ryori Suehiro

Matsumoto Sta. / Meat dishes

Indulge in exquisite meat dishes served with full attention in a chic hideaway where you can forget the hustle and bustle.

3.02

5

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Igokochi

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

3.01

2

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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8Tremani

Matsumoto Sta. / 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!

3.36

92

  • 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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9Matsumoto Han Sakaba Shuraku

Matsumoto Sta. / 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.

3.31

76

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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10Yakiniku Kaishu

Minami Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.29

71

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

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Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Hikariya Nishi

Matsumoto Sta. / French, Organic

Renovated historic 120-year-old merchant house "Hikariya". A blend of Japanese tradition and Western culture. Enjoy a blissful time!

3.90

Very good

197

  • 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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12Bar Yobanashi

Matsumoto Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Wine bar, Italian

A casual bar with delicious wine. Enjoy reasonably priced European-style small dishes and carefully selected domestic and international wines!

3.31

76

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
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13Yogan Yaki Nesshin

Matsumoto Sta. / Meat dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine

Matsumoto's First Arrival!! A restaurant serving lava-grilled dishes has opened right in front of the station!! Indulge in the local specialties of Shinshu with carefully selected ingredients like Shinshu Golden Chicken and Shinshu vegetables!

3.07

16

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Smoking allowed
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14Meat & Tavern CHILL HOUSE

Matsumoto Sta. / 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.

3.09

21

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
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15Tori Zou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / Chicken dishes, Mizutaki, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.04

11

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Yamazato

Matsumoto Sta. / 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

347

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

17Tsuki no Shima

Matsumoto Sta. / 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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18LA CHIAVE

Matsumoto Sta. / Italian, Wine bar, Bistro

A hidden Italian gem for adults looking to casually enjoy delicious Italian wine and cuisine in Matsumoto, all with a touch of quality.

3.17

45

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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19Ganso Stamina Yakitori Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.22

50

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20ITALIAN CROSS

Matsumoto Sta. / 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!

3.16

32

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability