Best Restaurants (Shochu) in Matsumoto & Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Soba Club Sasaki

Matsumoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Usagiya

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

Chasing the seasonal flavors of Shinshu, enjoy a variety of casual dishes crafted by the chef using carefully selected ingredients.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

3Sanzoku

Shiojiri Sta. / Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

4Kiku 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

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Furin Kazan

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

6Matsumoto 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

7Kurekino Matsumoto Eki Sha Ten

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

3.49

801

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

8Baniku Baru Shinmiyoshi Matsumoto Honten

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

Established in 1899! A delightful local restaurant with a rich variety of horse meat dishes.

3.49

484

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available

9Kura 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

10Tauchiya

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

3.48

41

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Wednesday, ThursdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

11Matsumoto Kara-age Center

Matsumoto Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken), Ramen

3.46

639

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

12Yamazato

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

13Izakaya Shinzan

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

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! Enjoy a traditional izakaya experience with Basashi (raw horse meat), Sanzoku-yaki (grilled chicken), soba noodles, and local sake, all showcasing the best of Shinshu.

3.46

156

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

14Miyota Matsumoto Isecho Ten

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

3.44

191

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

15Tori Shin

Matsumoto Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.44

146

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday, SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

16Warikan

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

3.42

123

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

17Tezukuri Shokudo Pumpkin

Matsumoto Sta. / Cafeteria, Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken)

3.42

88

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

3.41

133

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

19Shinshu Jokasoba to Tempura Yamato

Kita Matsumoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura, Regional Cuisine

3.39

116

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

20Shinshu Golden Shinkan

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Grilled tripe, Okinawa noodle soup

5 minutes from Matsumoto Station ◆ Enjoy delicious Shinshu cuisine in a lively and cheerful atmosphere. A drink in the afternoon is exceptional!

3.38

108

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