Kawakami An Hon Ten
(軽井沢 川上庵)Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
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| Restaurant name |
Kawakami An Hon Ten
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| Awards & Recognitions |
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2024
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2024
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2021
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| Categories | Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0267-42-0009 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservations available
Lunch reservations are not accepted. Reservations are only available for dinner. |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町軽井沢6-10 |
| Transportation |
3 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes on foot from Karuizawa Station 1,515 meters from Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting. |
| Average price |
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money accepted （Transportation IC cards (e.g., Suica), iD, QUICPay） QR code payments not accepted |
| Service charge & fee |
A service charge of 5% will be applied from 4 PM. Original text サービス料、16時から5％頂きます。 This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information. |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
136 seats （ Terrace 38 seats） |
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| Private rooms |
Unavailable |
| Private use |
Unavailable |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking |
| Parking |
Available Only after 4 PM. |
| Space/facilities |
Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Open terrace, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
Menu
| Drink |
Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
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Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
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| Location |
Beautiful view, A house restaurant |
| Service |
Pet friendly (Good for pets), Multilingual menu available（English） |
| Family friendly |
Children welcome(School-age children welcome), Kids menu available, Strollers welcome |
| Website | |
| Remarks |
Pets are allowed on the terrace seating. |
| Restaurant highlights |
A renowned establishment featuring stone-ground soba, delightful sake snacks, and a wide selection of fine sake.
Kawakami-an, located at the entrance of Karuizawa Ginza, aims to embody the stylish essence of a traditional Edo-period soba shop, where you can enjoy a drink with some thoughtful snacks and finish off with a steaming bowl of soba. |
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I visited on a weekday at 11:45 AM. I had originally planned to arrive much earlier, but unexpectedly, the Shinkansen was delayed, and I ended up arriving at this time... There were already over 20 people in line.
It was quite cold that day, making the terrace seats unpopular. Since I preferred to sit indoors, I waited about 40 minutes before being seated.
Finally seated, I placed my order with the staff. This time, I ordered the Tempura Soba (JPY 2,860) and a Warm Vegetable Salad (JPY 1,650).
After a little over 10 minutes, my dishes were served. First up was the warm salad. True to its name, it looked vibrant. The vegetables were lightly fried and drizzled with a sweet and tangy sauce. The freshness of the vegetables was remarkable, and their flavors were rich and delicious.
Next was the soba. The buckwheat flavor was strong, and it seemed to have no binding agents. It had a nice chewiness and went down smoothly. This was incredibly tasty! The soba dipping sauce didn’t stand out as particularly different from others, but it was rich and paired perfectly with the soba.
Then came the tempura. I ordered the "up" version, and it was quite generous in portion. It included large shrimp, lotus root, eggplant, shiso, pumpkin, and potatoes. The quantity was impressive. Upon tasting, I could tell immediately that the oil quality was high, as it was perfectly crispy and light. Despite the large portion, it was so light that I finished it easily. The salt served alongside was a coarse salt, reminiscent of rock salt.
I was truly impressed by the high-level quality of the soba and tempura. It’s no wonder this place is so popular. The flavors make me want to return, even if I have to wait in line again.
It was a great meal! I will definitely come back!