Best Washoku (Japanese cuisine) (Hidden Gems) in Karuizawa

Washoku (Japanese cuisine) in Karuizawa

1Yakitori Shinka

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Wine bar

Enjoy authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori and natural wine in a sophisticated atmosphere. Families with children are also warmly welcomed!

3

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Karuizawa Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Karuizawa Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.07

32

  • 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

3Sushi Atago

Karuizawa Sta. / Sushi

3.06

10

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

4NEMOTO LABO

Karuizawa Sta. / Bistro, Innovative, Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

5Wa Bistro GOKAN

Karuizawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Teppanyaki

3.21

21

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

6Kutsukake Dining

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

7Nagakura

Karuizawa Sta. / Kamameshi, Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Just a stone's throw from Church Street Karuizawa, this specialty kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) restaurant offers a taste of the unique charm of Karuizawa. We also have sweet treats available!

3.18

20

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

8Rogu Tei Hon Ten

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

Enjoy high-quality meat dishes in a cozy, authentic log house.

3.24

68

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

9Toritaka

Karuizawa Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

10Tempura Maki

Karuizawa Sta. / Tempura, Ten-don (Tempura bowl), Japanese sake bar

Karuisawa's Long-established "Tenbura Manki" A 55-year legacy of flavors made with seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood

3.34

60

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

11Dashi to Shinju Gohan Sakuya Honten

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

3.22

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 Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

12Sasakura

Shinano Oiwake Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

13Oryori Osake Kimura Karuizawa Ten

Karuizawa Sta. / Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.21

19

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • MondayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available

14Teuchi Soba Shinano Ya Kichibee

Miyota Sta. / Noodles, Katsu-don (Pork cutlet bowl), Tantan-men (Spicy noodle soup)

3.22

24

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Smoking allowed

15Soba Kura Togetsu

Miyota Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

3.18

12

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

16Kyukaruizawa Udon Cafe Zota Seimenjo

Karuizawa Sta. / Udon (Wheat noodles)

3.13

18

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available

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

18Sekirei Bashi Kawakami An

Naka Karuizawa Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • 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

19Japanese 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

20Kushi no Bo Karuizawa Ten

Karuizawa Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

3.03

9

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options