Best Restaurants (Hidden Gems & Private Rooms) in Karuizawa

1Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Teppanyaki, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Just 5 minutes from Nakakaruizawa Station! Enjoy a private space featuring exquisite Kobe beef and a delightful dashi feast. Perfect for special occasions.

3.00

3

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Bar カツハル

Karuizawa Sta. / Bar, Italian

3.09

13

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Karuizawa Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Karuizawa Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.07

31

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

4GIN CAFE Karuizawa

Karuizawa Sta. / Bar, Italian

3.05

4

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

5Sakaba 8

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

6Italian Ryori Lucchicore

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Italian
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

7RUZE classique

Karuizawa Sta. / French

3.31

31

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

8Aburiya Fudo

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Ramen, Jingisukan (Grilled lamb)

3.26

33

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday, TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

9Chouette

Karuizawa Sta. / French, Steak, Vegetable dishes

Brasserie Chouette is a French regional cuisine restaurant in Karuizawa. It's a cheerful place where you can enjoy meals with friends and family.

3.38

76

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Non smoking

10Tavola ASAKAWA

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Italian

3.22

12

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday, ThursdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Italian

  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

12A Fenestella

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Italian, Pizza
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

13Dashi to Shinju Gohan Sakuya Honten

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

3.20

68

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

14Hermitage de Tamura

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / French
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

15Bistro Jun

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Bistro

3.10

16

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available

16Japanese cuisine Hanakidori

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Tempura
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome

17Gensui

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine, Deep-fried foods

3.14

40

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

18Bon Papa

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / French
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

19Sonorite

Karuizawa Sta. / French, Restaurants

3.27

33

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

20Chinese Suiyo

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Chinese
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available