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Restaurants nestled in the old Karuizawa forest

Cresson River Side Story

(クレソン リバーサイド ストーリー 旧軽井沢)

Last updated : 2025/10/09

Food menu

(Price including tax)

Afternoon tea

Experience the changing seasons of Karuizawa in the delightful ambiance of our forest-themed Afternoon Tea, filled with enchanting aromas and flavors.
This special offering is created in collaboration with the renowned Keiko Nagakawa, bringing you a truly unique experience.

Seasonal Afternoon Tea

Recommended

Seasonal Afternoon Tea

JPY 8,800

*Reservation only.*
Enjoy the blessings of Shinshu with seasonal fruits!
Indulge in a delightful presentation of savory dishes and desserts.
Our pastry chef lovingly crafts each item for our autumn afternoon tea.
Savor cakes and savory treats made with plenty of Shinshu's bounty.
Enjoy unlimited coffee, tea, and herbal tea at your leisure.
The image shows a serving for two (served on a three-tier stand).
Please note that contents may change without notice depending on the season and ingredient availability.

Forest Dessert Set

Each plate is crafted with care by our pastry chef, made to order just for you. Enjoy seasonal desserts in the CRESSON RIVERSIDE STORY style!

Classic Forest Baked Apple Pie

Classic Forest Baked Apple Pie

JPY 3,300

Each plate is carefully crafted by our pastry chef right after you place your order.
Enjoy seasonal assiette desserts in the unique Kyu-Karuizawa style.
Served with your choice of beverage (coffee, tea, or herbal tea).
*The image is for illustration purposes only.
*Menu items, ingredients, and sources may change depending on weather conditions and ingredient availability.

Patisserie

These are sweet treats you can take home as cherished memories of your time at our restaurant or as special gifts!

Inosabure 4 Pieces (Plain Nuts 2 Pieces / Chocolate Nuts 2 Pieces)

Recommended

Inosabure 4 Pieces (Plain Nuts 2 Pieces / Chocolate Nuts 2 Pieces)

JPY 777

Light and crispy, these herb-infused forest sablés are baked to perfection.
Inspired by a charming picture book set in our restaurant, they’re crafted in the playful shape of a big wild boar.
We offer two delightful flavors: 'Plain Nuts' with fragrant rosemary and nutmeg paired with toasty butter, and 'Chocolate Nuts' with a hint of cloves blending Van Houten cocoa and charcoal-roasted cocoa.
Try our 'Inosabure 4 Pieces (2 Plain Nuts / 2 Chocolate Nuts) for JPY 777, or check out our other options below:
- Inosabure 8 Pieces (4 Plain Nuts / 4 Chocolate Nuts) for JPY 1555
- Inosabure 16 Pieces (8 Plain Nuts / 8 Chocolate Nuts) for JPY 3132
- Inosabure Can 24 Pieces (12 Plain Nuts / 12 Chocolate Nuts) for JPY 5400
*Please note that due to the nature of the product, we are unable to ship.

Forest Cream Puff Plain

Forest Cream Puff Plain

JPY 540

Crispy on the outside and made with premium Shinshu eggs and wheat, these cream puffs are a delight.
They're overflowing with our homemade custard that has a hint of maple aroma, ready to be indulged in.
Experience the flavors of the forest melting in your mouth.
We fill them with cream fresh to order!

Forest Cream Puff Apple

Forest Cream Puff Apple

JPY 648

Crispy choux pastry made with eggs and wheat from Nagano.
Filled with our homemade apple cream featuring sweet and tart compote cubes for a refreshing taste.
We fill the cream fresh upon your order.

Forest Baked Apple Pie

Forest Baked Apple Pie

JPY 2,376

Sweet and sour Red Delicious and Granny Smith apples are enclosed in a fragrant pie crust made from wheat produced in Shinshu.
A specially made baked apple pie with a fun accent of Ceylon cinnamon.

Nuts and Nuts Pie

Nuts and Nuts Pie

JPY 3,024

A rich and fragrant crème d'amandes made with full-bodied Shinshu walnuts, wrapped in a light pie crust and topped with a rough walnut crust before being baked to perfection.

Karuizawa Cheesecake

Karuizawa Cheesecake

JPY 2,376

In pursuit of a rich texture befitting Old Karuizawa.
A superb medium-rare cheesecake made by densely mixing cream cheese and fresh cream and baking it quickly at high temperature.

Reservation Cake

This is a special order cake made with love by our pastry chef, available for takeout only after you place your reservation.

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake 4-inch (Serves 2-3)

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake 4-inch (Serves 2-3)

JPY 4,104

Light and fluffy sponge cake paired with delicately whipped cream that melts in your mouth.
Topped with sweet and tangy strawberries selected each season.
We hope it becomes a cherished part of your special memories.
Crafted with care and love in every step of the process.

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake 5号 (for 4-6 people)

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake 5号 (for 4-6 people)

JPY 5,400

Light and fluffy sponge cake paired with delicately whipped cream that melts in your mouth.
Topped with sweet and tangy strawberries selected each season.
We hope it becomes a cherished part of your special memories.
Crafted with care and love in every step of the process.

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake No. 6 (for 6-8 people)

Karuizawa Strawberry Shortcake No. 6 (for 6-8 people)

JPY 6,696

Light and fluffy sponge cake paired with delicately whipped cream that melts in your mouth.
Topped with sweet and tangy strawberries selected each season.
We hope it adds a special touch to your cherished memories.
Crafted with care and love in every step of the process.

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 4-inch (for 2-3 people)

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 4-inch (for 2-3 people)

JPY 4,536

This delightful chocolate cake features a light and fluffy sponge, enveloped in a rich cream made from a blend of French dark and milk chocolates. The strawberries sprinkled throughout are carefully selected by our pastry chef each season. We've crafted a sweet and indulgent chocolate cake that both kids and adults will love!

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 5-go (for 4-6 people)

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 5-go (for 4-6 people)

JPY 5,940

This delightful chocolate cake features a light and fluffy sponge base, enveloped in a rich cream made from a blend of French dark and milk chocolates.
The strawberries sprinkled throughout are carefully selected by our pastry chef, changing with the seasons.
We've created a sweet and indulgent chocolate cake that both kids and adults will love!

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 6-inch (for 6-8 people)

Karuizawa Strawberry Chocolate Cake 6-inch (for 6-8 people)

JPY 7,560

This delightful chocolate cake features a light and fluffy sponge, enveloped in a rich cream made from a blend of French dark and milk chocolates. The strawberries sprinkled throughout are carefully selected by our pastry chef, changing with the seasons. We've created a chocolate cake that's sweet, gentle, and loved by both kids and adults alike!

Restaurant information

Details

Restaurant name
Cresson River Side Story
Categories French, Cake, Dining bar
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)

0267-46-8037

Reservation availability

Reservations available

Please place an order for the number of people at the time of reservation. We do not accept reservations for seats only. For children under elementary school age, please choose from the menu at the restaurant on the day of your visit.
We kindly ask that children who have not yet entered school refrain from entering the restaurant during dinner hours (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
Please inquire about allergies at the time of reservation.

Address

長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町大字軽井沢字木戸根680-1

Transportation

It faces the old Karuizawa Ginza district.

About 5 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station
About 20 minutes from Usui-Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway

2,089 meters from Karuizawa.

Business hours
  • Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    • 11:30 - 21:00

      L.O. 19:00

  • Tue, Wed

    • Closed
  • ■Closed on
    Not fixed (please check our website for monthly closure updates)
Average price

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

Average price(Based on reviews)
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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Payment methods

Credit card accepted

(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay)

Electronic money accepted

(Transportation IC cards (e.g., Suica), Rakuten-Edy, nanaco, WAON)

QR code payments accepted

(PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay)

Service charge & fee

Service charge is 10%, no additional charge.

Original text

サービス料10%、チャージ料なし

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Seats/facilities

Number of seats

96 seats

( 40 seats on the terrace, 50 seats at the table, 6 seats at the counter)

Private rooms

Unavailable

Private use

Unavailable

Non-smoking/smoking

Non smoking

Parking

Available

8 cars (reservations not possible)

Space/facilities

Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Open terrace, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible

Menu

Drink

Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine

Feature - Related information

Occasion

Family friendly

This occasion is recommended by many people.

Location

Beautiful view, A house restaurant

Service

Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available

Family friendly

Children welcome(Babies welcome, Preschoolers welcome, School-age children welcome), Kids menu available, Strollers welcome

Website

https://www.cressonriver.jp/

The opening day

2021.7.1

Remarks

・As we manufacture fresh sweets, we do not allow pets.
*If you are bringing a guide dog or assistance dog, please inform a staff member.

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