Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Matsumoto City

Restaurants in Matsumoto City

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Kiku Zou

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

Near Matsumoto Castle, Higashikouji ★ 45 years of dedication to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy our proud dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Shinshu and the bounty of land and sea!

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Yamazato

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

Matsumoto Station, just a 2-minute walk ★ "A place to fully enjoy Shinshu" Experience local game meat and authentic Shinshu cuisine!

3.46

335

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Kura no Mukou

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine

1-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! A popular soba Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can enjoy delicious Shinshu!

3.49

403

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

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

4Usagiya

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

Chasing the seasonal flavors of Shinshu, enjoy a variety of casual dishes crafted by the chef using carefully selected ingredients.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

5Hanzou Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Regional Cuisine

3.13

30

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

6Matsumoto Kara-age Center

Matsumoto Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken), Ramen

3.46

639

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Yamasei

Matsumoto Sta. / Unagi (Eel)
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday, TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

8Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

9Yamame Ya

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.17

26

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

10Soba Club Sasaki

Matsumoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Non smoking

11Ganso Stamina Yakitori Matsumoto Ekimae Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.22

48

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Miyota Matsumoto Isecho Ten

Matsumoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine

3.44

191

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

13Yakiniku House Daishogun

Minami Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

A charcoal-grilled yakiniku specialty shop that focuses on female black-haired wagyu, with a taste so amazing that it keeps customers coming back! The only place to enjoy authentic black-haired wagyu is Yakiniku House Taishogun!

3.21

55

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14Yakiniku Botan En

Nishi Matsumoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

3.11

16

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Banzai Ya

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Japanese sake bar

Original Handmade Obanzai Izakaya Featuring Shinshu Beef and Soft-Shelled Turtle courses, reservations are required for parties of up to 30 guests!

3.38

73

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

16Igokochi

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

3.01

2

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

17Soba Dokoro Kippou

Matsumoto Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.37

72

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • MondayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.

18Sumibi Yakitori Shozawa

Matsumoto Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19Sushi Inukai

Shimauchi Sta. / Sushi
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • MondayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

20Tairyo

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

Just a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Station! Renowned for over 40 years of authentic Japanese seafood and regional cuisine. Enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients!

3.29

37

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