Best Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

1Yakiniku Botan En

Nishi Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

3.17

17

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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2Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

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

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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3Hanare Miyoshi

Matsumoto Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Horse meat dishes, Japanese Cuisine

3.02

1

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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4Igokochi

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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5Yakiniku Kaishu

Minami Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.30

72

  • 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

6Tsuki 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

9

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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7Niku 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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8LA 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.

3.18

45

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Hanzou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.13

30

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

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

10Hikariya 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!

  • 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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11COURTYARD

Matsumoto Sta. / Pizza, Cafe, Italian

3.38

85

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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12Miwaku no Sakaya mikami

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Italian, Japanese Cuisine

5-minute walk from Matsumoto Station ◆ A social space for adults to enjoy seasonal Japanese and Italian cuisine with all five senses. Perfect for solo diners or group gatherings.

3.16

22

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Kura 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

414

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Shaoyang 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"!

3.31

64

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Hikariya Higashi

Matsumoto Sta. / 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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16Yakitori 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.

3.12

11

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
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17Zenseki Private rooms Jibundoki Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.06

40

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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18Yogan 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

18

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Smoking allowed
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19Tori Zou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.02

9

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Yamazato

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

337

  • 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