Best Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

1Shaoyang 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

Online reservationCheck availability

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
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

3Kura 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
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

4Yakitori 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
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-

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

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

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Hikariya 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

Online reservationCheck availability

8Meat & 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

Online reservationCheck availability

9Ganso 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

Online reservationCheck availability

10Tori 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

Online reservationCheck availability

11Tremani

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

Online reservationCheck availability

12Matsumoto 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)

Online reservationCheck availability

13Zenseki Private rooms Jibundoki Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.07

49

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

14LA 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

Online reservationCheck availability

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.

3.65

Very good

104

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

Online reservationCheck availability

16Bar 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
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-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

17Yogan 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
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-

Smoking allowed

Online reservationCheck availability

18Tsuki 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