Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Restaurants in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Kiku Zou

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

Near Matsumoto Castle, Higashikouji ★ 45 years of dedication to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy our proud dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Shinshu and the bounty of land and sea!

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Hanzou 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

3Niku 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.

4

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Yakiniku Botan En

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

3.11

16

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5SO BAR Hoshina

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

3.08

21

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

6Bar 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!

3.33

76

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

7Meat & 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.

3.08

20

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

8ITALIAN 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!

3.15

30

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

9Yakiniku House Daishogun

Minami Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

A charcoal-grilled yakiniku specialty shop that focuses on female black-haired wagyu, with a taste so amazing that it keeps customers coming back! The only place to enjoy authentic black-haired wagyu is Yakiniku House Taishogun!

3.21

55

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

10Ganso Stamina Yakitori Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

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

3.22

48

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

11Matsumoto 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

71

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

12Yogan 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

17

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

13Japan Kai Shoya Matsumoto Honke Ten

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

3.03

24

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

14Kura 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

403

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Yamazato

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

334

  • 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

16COURTYARD

Matsumoto Sta. / Pizza, Cafe, Italian

3.38

80

  • 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
Online reservationCheck availability

17Kushi Katsu Tanaka Matsumoto Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Udon (Wheat noodles)

[Year-End and New Year Parties] Plans starting from JPY 4000 with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink! Group reservations are welcome. Book early!

3.04

25

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

18Matsumoto 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
Online reservationCheck availability

19Igokochi

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
Online reservationCheck availability

20Yakitori 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.

3.04

3

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability