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Best Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

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1Kura 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

425

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

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

3.55

Very good

61

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

3.53

Very good

28

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
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4SO BAR Hoshina

Matsumoto Sta. 312m / Japanese sake bar, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

3.08

24

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Hikariya 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.

3.63

Very good

107

  • 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

6Japan Kai Shoya Matsumoto Honke Ten

Matsumoto Sta. 162m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.03

28

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Tremani

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!

3.34

94

  • 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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8Shaoyang Lou

Matsumoto Sta. 263m / 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

68

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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9RK PARKS

Matsumoto Sta. 481m / Cafe, Pizza, Wine bar

3.20

44

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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10Ganso Shinshu Hitokuchi Gyoza Marufuku

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

3.26

33

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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11Gyunabe Kinmokusei

Matsumoto Sta. 860m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

3.20

18

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Hanzou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.23

50

  • 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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13Yakiniku Kaishu

Minami Matsumoto Sta. 499m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.27

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
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14Yogan Yaki Nesshin

Matsumoto Sta. 209m / 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

17

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Smoking allowed
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15LA CHIAVE

Matsumoto Sta. 329m / 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.

3.15

46

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16Ganso Stamina Yakitori Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.28

50

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17Tori Zou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

Matsumoto Sta. 199m / Chicken dishes, Mizutaki, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.04

13

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Matsumoto 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.

3.31

76

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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19Sandaime Torimero Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.01

14

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Climb☆Climb

Matsumoto Sta. 309m / Dining bar, Pub, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 5 minutes from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy a variety of dishes featuring Shinshu vegetables! Great courses with all-you-can-drink options in a casual space.

3.06

9

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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