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Karuizawa Town's Best 26 Restaurants in Japan 2024

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Here are the Best 26 Restaurants in Karuizawa Town, as rated by locals. Enjoy Kappou / Small dishes, Kaiseki, Tempura, French, Sushi, Italian and more!

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We have prepared 26 of the most popular and recommended restaurants in Karuizawa for you. From sushi to ramen, discover the best restaurants Karuizawa has to offer.

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1. Foliorina della Porta Fortuna

Italian
2147-689 Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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Located in the hinterlands of Karuizawa, this Italian restaurant accepts reservations for only one group per day. No matter how much you focus on creating an extraordinary atmosphere, the hustle and bustle of the city will get in the way...Koji Kobayashi, the owner and chef, decided to close his restaurant in Tokyo and move to Karuizawa, which is rich in nature. Genuine gourmets travel by Shinkansen and taxis in search of Mr. Kobayashi's cooking, who has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Jonetsu Tairiku. Here is a dish that surprises and delights such gourmets.

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2. Sheridan

Cafe
1166-50 Hatsuji, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

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Among the restaurants in Karuizawa where you can have breakfast, many of them have a reputation for being of a high standard, and are often fully booked. For that reason, there are times when it is only available early in the morning. There is also a terrace seat inside the store, so you can enjoy your meal in a very comfortable space.

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3. Enboka Karuizawa

pizza
1277-1 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A well-known Italian restaurant famous for its delicious pizza and vegetables. The interior has a high ceiling and an open atmosphere. The vegetables used for pizza change with the seasons, so you can enjoy the changes of the four seasons from the dishes. There is also a wide variety of a la carte dishes, and the "Assorted Vegetables Grilled in a Wood-fired Oven" is one of the most popular menu items along with pizza. With a wide variety of beer and wine, this popular restaurant has a good reputation for its excellent customer service.

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4. Breston Court Yukawatan

French
Inside Hoshino Hotel Breston Court, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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"Bleston Court Yukawatan" in Naka-Karuizawa requires a reservation only. Surrounded by lush greenery, this is a restaurant where you can enjoy exquisite French cuisine made with carefully selected local ingredients.

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5. Sekirei Bridge Kawakami-an

Soba
2145-5 Yokobuki, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

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A famous soba restaurant with an outstanding atmosphere in Harunire Terrace. The wood-like interior is dimly lit, creating an elegant space that matches the summer resort of Karuizawa. At the terrace seats, you can enjoy your meal while listening to the murmuring of the river. The popular “Tenseiro” uses plenty of seasonal vegetables as well as two large shrimp on top. There are also many local Shinshu sakes and wines that go well with soba. Please enjoy the exquisite soba noodles while gazing at the beautiful nature.

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6. Karuizawa Kawakamian Main Store

Soba
6-10 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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"Kawakami-an" where you can enjoy authentic Japanese soba in Karuizawa. The store with a high ceiling based on wood is open. In addition to soba noodles, the menu includes cold dishes, hot dishes, and desserts.

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7. Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyukaruizawa

bread
12-18 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A stylish and delicious bakery restaurant where you can taste delicious bread. The morning plate, which makes you feel the goodness of the materials used, is a hearty and satisfying dish.

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8. Pyrenees

bistro
1181-8 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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“Pyrenees” is a restaurant in a house where you can enjoy casual French cuisine in a large volume. The exterior and interior have a villa-like atmosphere unique to Karuizawa. A store that is easy to visit.

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9. A Fenestella

pizza
2622-5 Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza. The interior of the renovated house has a Japanese-style and stylish atmosphere. The dishes are made with fresh, locally grown vegetables. The Neapolitan pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven, and you can enjoy the chewy texture with the faint scent of charcoal. Drinks include a large selection of Italian wines and beers. Please enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza.

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10. Auberge de Primavera

French
1278-11 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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The owner chef Yasuyuki Onuma, who hails from Ginza "Lecan," shows his skills. Using carefully selected ingredients such as organically grown vegetables from our own farm at the foot of Mt. Asama, the chef's rich sensibility creates the finest dishes.

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11. Karuizawa Veggie

Cafe
184-1 Karuizawa East, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A restaurant where you can easily enjoy vegetables and bizier dishes. Enjoy hearty and delicious wild game dishes such as wild game pasta and sandwiches.

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12. Hermitage de Tamura

French
820-98 Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A hideaway French restaurant quietly nestled in the villa area. The beautifully presented and plated dishes have a reputation for being easy to eat and not too heavy. A difficult-to-reserve restaurant where you can enjoy delicate French cuisine.

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13. Sajilo Cafe Forest

Cafe
859-1 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A stylish cafe attached to a lifestyle shop that sells miscellaneous goods such as herbs and spices. The popular menu is the spicy cheese naan curry. The restaurant where Seina and Noah ate at 30TH WEEK.

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14. Musaian Ikeda

French
1891-50 Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A restaurant opened by Chef Ikeda, who worked at the famous French restaurant "Hermitage de Tamura" in Karuizawa. Delicate French using Japanese ingredients has a gentle taste that meets Japanese people.

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15. Cafe Le Petit Ni Trois

Cafe
1398-457 Hochi, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

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A cafe that stands quietly in the forest of Karuizawa. The French toast, which must be reserved at least one day in advance, has a reputation for being fluffy and delicious even with maple syrup or jam.

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16. Maruyama Coffee Karuizawa Main Store

coffee shop
1154-10 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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The head office of Maruyama Coffee with a long history. You can enjoy Maruyama Coffee Blend Classic, which reproduces the Maruyama Coffee Blend at the time of its founding.

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17. Mampei Hotel Cafe Terrace

coffee shop
925 Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku County, Nagano Prefecture

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The shop is famous for the royal milk tea that John Lennon passed down the recipe to and the apple pie that he loved. French toast is also delicious.

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18. RK Garden

Cafe
Flower Field Gardens, 1138-1 Oiwake, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A full-fledged vegan cafe with a flower shop. You can enjoy Karuizawa's pesticide-free vegetables in a restaurant that makes you feel as if you are in a forest.

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19. E.Bu.Ri.Ko

French
1157-6 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A detached French restaurant that is fully booked every weekend. You can only taste unique dishes made with mushrooms as the main dish here.

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20. Trattoria Primo

Italian
330-8 Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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An Italian restaurant with a stylish exterior that can be seen in the woods of Kyu-Karuizawa. A popular menu item is bagna cauda, which uses fresh local vegetables. The restaurant where the dormitory manager and Mayu ate at 21TH WEEK.

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21. Domaine de Mikuni

French
46-13 Odai Michishita, Oiwake, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A stylish French restaurant in a villa area. All the dishes look beautiful and gorgeous. You can casually enjoy exquisite French cuisine while gazing at the greenery of the garden.

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22. Kodo Restaurant in the Forest

Italian
702 Shiozawa, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

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As the name suggests, this casual restaurant is located in the Karuizawa forest. There is a stylish space typical of Karuizawa, such as a wood-like interior that is inspired by a mountain hut. The restaurant where Yui and Mayu ate at 25TH WEEK.

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23. Restaurant Ehua

French
Karuizawa House 1F, 2913-5 Nagakura, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A French restaurant opened by a chef from Hermitage Tamura. A well-known restaurant that has many repeat customers because you can feel the nature while tasting dishes that make use of the blessings of the Karuizawa forest, and the atmosphere is also good.

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24. Rizanbo

coffee shop
820-96 Nagakura Shiozawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture

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A cafe surrounded by greenery located in the villa area. You can taste blueberry juice and vanilla ice cream that John Lennon loved.

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25. Mei from Karuizawa

Cafe
1293-10 Haschi, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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A tea salon in the forest of Minami Karuizawa. The scone set and dry curry are popular. At the back of the shop, there is a forest where fairies live, where you can enjoy a walk with your dog.

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26. Color Daidokoroya

Japanese cuisine, small dishes
Karuizawa Higashi 7-9 1F, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture

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With a focus on “handmade rice”, the menu is lined with nostalgic dishes that represent “mother’s taste”. It is popular for its reasonably priced stylish dishes that you will never get tired of, centered on fish and vegetables. The warm atmosphere of the store, which you can visit every day, is also recommended for single customers.

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