Best Japanese Cuisine (Child-Friendly) in Nagano

1Wagyu Sukiyaki Soshiji Karuizawa Honten

Karuizawa Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Japanese Cuisine

Soshiji's Commitment

3.09

19

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Kiku 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

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Hikariya Higashi

Matsumoto Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Horse meat dishes

Experience the flavors of the seasons and the aroma of history at a prestigious merchant house in Matsumoto, a castle town visited by royalty.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

4Kuimono Ya Wan Nagano Ekimae Ten

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

A Private Izakaya Just a Minute's Walk from Nagano Station Enjoy Seasonal Ingredients and a Variety of Creative Dishes Private Rooms Available for Up to 46 Guests

3.01

8

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

5Kappou Morinoya

Chino Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.00

5

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Irohanihoheto Ina Ten

Inashi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

■Enjoy Hokkaido Cuisine and Seafood■ Fresh ingredients from Hokkaido & carefully selected shochu and sake

3.01

4

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

7Benkei Bashi Seki

Komoro Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Karuizawa 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

9Asama

Shiyakushomae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A 5-minute walk from Nagano Station ★ A reservation-only kaiseki restaurant located on the top floor of Chisun Grand Nagano Hotel.

3.07

19

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

10Yama Chaya

Gondo Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

[Reservation Required] Enjoy traditional local cuisine from Northern Shinano in a serene setting. Savor the seasonal blessings of the mountain village!

3.25

45

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

11Kuimono Ya Wan Ueda Ten

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

Just a 1-minute walk from Ueda Station, enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private izakaya. Perfect for gatherings with private rooms accommodating up to 32 guests!

6

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3.26

21

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
  • Kosher options
  • Hindu options
Online reservationCheck availability

13Matsumoto Unagi Kappou Sakuraya

Matsumoto Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

Generations of secret sauce and Kansai-style grilled unagi, cooked over charcoal without steaming. Features a perfectly tender texture.

3.33

87

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
Online reservationCheck availability

14Kushiage Tadaima

Shiyakushomae Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

Enjoy crispy, piping hot kushi-age made with carefully selected ingredients, along with fresh seasonal dishes, exquisite specialties, and local sake!

3.17

23

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Yukimoto

Iida Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Restaurant I;caza

Matsumoto Sta. / Creative, French, Japanese Cuisine

In April 2016, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu reopened with a fresh brand identity. The restaurant's culinary concept has also been completely revamped for a new beginning. Enjoy dishes that beautifully blend simplicity and modernity.

3.42

35

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17Obanzai bar~ten~

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

Savor Local Sake and Obanzai Dishes

3.09

24

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Asian Koyou

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

3.18

25

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

19Nagano Koura Honten

Kawanakajima Sta. / Crab, Japanese Cuisine

3.03

18

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

20Hanare Miyoshi

Matsumoto Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Horse meat dishes, Japanese Cuisine

3.02

1

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability