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Hermitage de Tamura
(エルミタージュ ドゥ タムラ)Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
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- Monday, Tuesday
Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Hermitage de Tamura
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|---|---|
| Awards & Recognitions |
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2023
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2021
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2021 受賞・選出歴 閉じる
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| Categories | French |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0267-44-1611 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservation only |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉820-98 |
| Transportation |
20 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen 1,323 meters from Naka Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
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| Average price |
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money not accepted |
| Service charge & fee |
Service charge 10% Original text サービス料10% This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information. |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
31 seats |
|---|---|
| Private rooms |
Available |
| Private use |
Unavailable |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking |
| Parking |
Available |
| Space/facilities |
Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
Menu
| Drink |
Particular about wine |
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Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hideout, A house restaurant |
| Service |
Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Website | |
| Restaurant highlights |
Peach Soup Announcing Summer in Karuizawa: A Specialty of Our Hidden French Restaurant
Nestled in the lush greenery of Karuizawa, the restaurant "L'Hermitage de Tamura" lives up to its name, which means "hideaway" in French. Chef Yoshio Tamura, who has experience in France and was the owner-chef of the popular "La Fête d'Or" in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, has brought his unique ideas to Karuizawa. Here, you can enjoy exquisite French cuisine based on his extensive experience. |
Karuzawa is home to some of Japan's most renowned chefs, and Hermitage de Tamura is certainly among the pioneers.
That said, Karuzawa has many restaurants I want to visit, and I hadn't felt much interest in this well-known establishment, so I had never been there until now.
Finally, on the first day of a three-day weekend, I made my long-awaited first visit.
While the restaurant may not offer the visual surprises or extravagance associated with trendy French, innovative, or fusion cuisine (the plating is still beautifully done), the flavors are delicate and uniquely delicious.
Every dish in the course was delightful, but for example, the combination of Obuse chestnuts and foie gras was exceptional. The rich foie gras was followed by a gentle sweetness from the chestnuts, creating a taste I've never experienced before.
The lobster dish, while it could have been presented more lavishly with the head and shell intact, prioritized flavor and ease of eating, resulting in an outstanding ethnic seasoning. As for the chilled peach soup, it really speaks for itself…
While some French dishes can obscure the original flavors of the ingredients with butter and cream, the dishes here seem to prioritize highlighting those natural flavors. This course showcased ingredients sourced from various regions in Japan, such as eel, sea urchin, and tomatoes, allowing their quality to truly shine.
Since the ingredients change with the seasons, it’s clear I’ll need to visit regularly to experience the seasonal offerings.