[Nagano Prefecture] 12 recommended restaurants in Hakuba! Introduced by scene such as lunch and dinner

Recommended restaurants for lunch in Hakuba

Here are five unique restaurants in Hakuba that are recommended for lunch and other occasions.

Fujiya Restaurant

Fujiya Shokudo, located on the second floor of a souvenir shop, is located inside the rotary at Hakuba Station in Nagano Prefecture, making it extremely accessible.

Fujiya Shokudo has a wide selection of standard Japanese restaurant menu items, including the "Loin Cutlet Set Meal," which is pork loin breaded and deep-fried, and "Katsudon," which is pork cutlet simmered with egg and served on rice.

Furthermore, the soba noodles at Fujiya Shokudo are characterized by their handmade noodles, which are made by mixing buckwheat flour with water in the store and kneading the dough. Shinshu soba is such a famous local dish that it is often referred to as "Shinshu soba" when talking about Nagano Prefecture. Please give it a try.

They also offer side dishes familiar to people from overseas, such as french fries and sausages, so even families with children will have no trouble choosing a menu. The "cream soda," a bright green soda with ice cream floating in it, is also popular among Japanese people. Why not try it with your lunch?

[Fujiya Restaurant]

Address: 6350 Kitashiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Irregular holidays

Business hours: 6:30-21:30

Access: 1 minute walk from JR Hakuba Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Kikyouya

Located about a 10-minute walk from Hakuba Station in Nagano Prefecture, Kikyoya is a restaurant where you can eat sushi made with fish delivered directly from the Sea of Japan.

In addition to nigiri sushi such as tuna and salmon, you can also enjoy maki sushi, which is rice and ingredients wrapped in seaweed. In addition to sake, they also serve "Hakuba Ale," a beer made with wheat from Hakuba, so if you like alcohol, please give it a try.

Kikyoya also serves soba noodles. They also offer a soba and seafood bowl set, which is recommended for those who want to try local cuisine that is unique to their travel destination.

There is also a "Children's Set" menu for children up to 8 years old. The menu includes "kappamaki" (cucumber wrapped in rice and seaweed), tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), fried chicken, and french fries, making it easy for even children who are reluctant to eat raw fish to eat. Two small pieces of "temari sushi" topped with sashimi are also included. Even children who are trying sushi for the first time can eat it with confidence, so please give it a try.

[Kikyouya]

Address: 1909-4 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Irregular

Business hours: irregular

Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Hakuba Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

LION CAFE

Lion Cafe is conveniently located just a minute's walk from Happo Bus Terminal. Happo Bus Terminal is a stop for local and express buses, so some tourists may plan to stop by there.

Lion Cafe's specialty is a hamburger with a thick patty and plenty of fresh vegetables. In addition to the "BLTE" and the large "King Lion Burger," they also offer the "Teriyaki Chicken," a hamburger unique to Japan.

In addition, the Mexican burritos are made with plenty of vegetables from Hakuba. The burrito menu, which uses carefully selected vegetables, also includes a vegetarian option, so vegetable lovers and those who can't eat meat can enjoy the restaurant with peace of mind.

They also have a wide selection of side dishes such as potatoes and chicken, so why not visit Lion Cafe during your lunch break or during a sightseeing break?

[LION CAFE]

Address: 5746-3 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Tuesdays

Business hours: 8:00-17:00

Access: 1 minute walk from Happo Bus Terminal

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Cafeteria Restaurant Haru

Cafeteria Restaurant Haru is a restaurant located right in front of the Toomi slope at Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. With 550 seats inside and 50 seats on the terrace, it is easy for even large families to enter. If you want to fill your stomach during winter sports, you'll want to choose a restaurant that is easily accessible from the ski resort.

Cafeteria Restaurant Haru has seven types of curry rice to choose from, including a mild "kids curry" and curry topped with Nagano's specialty "sanzokuyaki."

"Sanzoku-yaki" is chicken marinated in a sauce containing garlic, coated with potato starch, and deep-fried. It is a hearty dish that uses a whole piece of meat. "Haru" offers side dishes such as french fries and apple pie, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer.

[Cafeteria Restaurant Haru]

Address: 22184 Kamishiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Open throughout winter

Business hours: 9:00-16:00 / 17:30-21:00

Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Jinjo Station, right next to Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort Toomi Slope

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Gravity Worx

"Gravity Worx" is a popular restaurant that serves freshly baked pizza, pasta, and homemade desserts. You can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine to your heart's content in a relaxing lodge-style restaurant.

The pizza and pasta are made with fresh ingredients such as bacon, tuna, asparagus, and tomatoes, so you might have trouble deciding which menu to choose.

Additionally, homemade desserts such as Belgian chocolate cake and apple pie and ice cream platters are popular.

Another nice thing about Gravity Worx is that the restaurant staff can speak English. If you want to enjoy chatting with the staff, you'll have a great time at Gravity Worx. Gravity Worx is a popular restaurant, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.

[Geavity Worx ]

Address: 6305 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Tuesdays

Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:30-19:00

Access: 2 minutes on foot from JR Hakuba Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Hakuba Restaurants for Dinner

Hakuba has many restaurants that are popular with local residents. We will also introduce restaurants that offer English service, so if you are worried about communicating with restaurant staff, please check them out. If you want to enjoy a leisurely dinner time, it may be a good idea to make a reservation before heading there.

Here are seven restaurants where you can enjoy a cozy dinner.

Restaurant Sara

"Restaurant Sara" is a restaurant located inside the Hakuba Mominoki Hotel. It is a buffet-style restaurant that offers a wide range of dishes, from appetizers to soups, hot dishes, noodles and desserts.

The sweets made by the chef are made with particular attention to the ingredients, and use fruits grown in Nagano Prefecture. The milk used is also produced in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture.

Be sure to try the menu items made with ingredients from Nagano Prefecture, such as Hoba-yaki, which is Shinshu salmon wrapped in Hoba leaves and grilled, and minestrone soup made with Shinshu vegetables.

There are staff who can speak English, so you can enjoy your meal smoothly. The alcoholic drinks menu offers a wide range of drinks, including beer, local sake, wine, and whiskey.

[Restaurant Sara]

Address: 4683-2 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: None

Business hours: 18:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)

Access: About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Osmanthus

Keika is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. The menu has a wide variety of dishes, such as dandan noodles, sesame dumplings, shrimp with chili sauce, and spring rolls.

Among the menu items, the mildly spicy dandan noodles have been highly rated on review sites. Shrimp fried rice, which contains plump shrimp, is also popular.

There is also a kids' space and private rooms, so families can relax and enjoy their meals.

Keika is located along National Route 148 and is easily accessible by taxi. If you call a taxi after your meal, you won't have to worry about transportation after enjoying a beer at lunch.

It is also about a 10-minute drive from Able Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, so it is easy to stop by during activities. This restaurant is recommended for those who want a filling lunch.

[Osmanthus]

Address: 265-35 Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Wednesday

Business hours: 11:30-14:00/17:30-21:30

Access: About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Iimori Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Drinking and eating place sushi restaurant Nagomi

"Nomiguidokoro Sushidokoro Nagomi" is a restaurant located along National Route 148, about a 10-minute drive from Hakuba Station and Hakuba Winter Snow Park.

In Japan, it is common to drink alcohol while ordering a light meal, and Nagomi is truly a Japanese-style drinking establishment. You can choose from a wide variety of menu items, including simmered and fried dishes, soba, sushi, and ramen. The restaurant is located along the national highway, so it is easy to access by taxi, and you won't have any trouble finding a way to get home even after drinking.

They also serve carpaccio made with fresh fish, so please try it. The restaurant has tatami seating where you can take off your shoes. The tatami seating style also gives you a sense of Japanese culture.

This restaurant is loved by locals, so please come and experience the atmosphere of a Japanese drinking establishment.

[ Nagomi, a place for drinking, eating and sushi ]

Address: 561 Kitajofukuzo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumino District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Thursday

Business hours: 6:30-8:30/17:00-20:30

Access: 20 minutes on foot from JR Hakuba Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

HAKUBA METEOR Dining Scarecrow's Hideaway

"Scarecrow's Hideaway" is a restaurant at Pension Meteor in Misorano, a 10-minute walk from Hakuba Echoland. Echoland is an administrative district of Hakuba Village, and is a famous area for its stylish restaurants and accommodations.

At Kashiko no Kakurega, you can enjoy creative Japanese and Western cuisine. The restaurant is known for using local ingredients, and the free-range pork and salmon caught in Shinshu are delicious.

There is also a wide selection of menu items that go well with alcohol, such as roast pork, clam chowder, and the chef's special garlic butter bread.

Among the dishes on the menu, the carpaccio is seasoned with kelp and sesame seeds, giving it a Japanese flavor. The chef created it as a dish that foreign customers would like to try, so be sure to order it. It's also reassuring that there are staff members who can speak English.

The roast pork and salmon are also available as takeaway "donburi" dishes served on rice.

[HAKUBA METEOR Dining Scarecrow's Hideaway]

Address: 2937-730 Misorano, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Access: About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station

Business hours and holidays: *Please check the official Instagram .

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Ohyokkuri Happo Main Branch

"Ohyokkuri Happo Main Branch" is a restaurant where you can enjoy Hakuba's local cuisine. The restaurant's name "Ohyokkuri" refers to a hot pot dish made with vegetables, pork, and chicken stock and Shinshu miso produced in Nagano Prefecture.

There are many different types of miso with different flavors and colors, but Shinshu miso is characterized by its dry taste.

"Ohyokkuri" contains dumplings, making it very filling. Enjoy the unique taste of Nagano Prefecture along with the flavor of miso.

They also have Nagano's specialty "Oyaki", so why not try ordering one? "Oyaki" is a famous local dish of Nagano, made by mixing wheat flour or buckwheat flour with water, kneading the dough, wrapping ingredients in it and baking it. It's easy for children to eat, and goes well with alcoholic drinks.

They also serve onsen udon noodles, which are made using water from the hot springs that gush out from the land of Happo. Enjoy a fun evening with the unique cuisine of Ohyokkuri Happo Main Branch.

[Ohyokkuri Happo Main Branch]

Address: 5081 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Thursday

Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:30-21:00

Access: 7 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station/5 minutes on foot from Happo Bus Terminal

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Cloche

Cloche is an attractive restaurant with a lodge-style exterior located right next to Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort. For lunch, they have a variety of hearty dishes, including their specialty "Beef Toro Bowl," which is rice mixed with minced Japanese black beef.

In the evening, you can enjoy a wide range of alcoholic drinks, including quality-controlled draft beer, fruit liqueurs, and plum wine.

Sake that can be ordered by the glass includes local sakes such as Hakubanishiki and Oyukikei, as well as a blackboard with a list of newly arrived sakes, so why not check with the staff and try a variety of different sakes?

The snack menu is perfect for enjoying with delicious alcohol. "Whole fried garlic" and "Deep fried chicken" are perfect for restoring your energy.

Please check the official website for opening dates for the 2024-2025 season.

[Cloche]

Address: Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, 12840-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Please see the official website

Business hours: 11:00-14:00/18:00-22:00 (weekdays)/11:00-15:00/18:00-22:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Access: About 8 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Oike Station

*Please check the official store website for the latest information.

Access to Hakuba in Nagano Prefecture, Shinshu

If you are heading to Shinshu Nagano Prefecture from the airport, you can take the train or Shinkansen, or you can use the express bus.

The way to get to Hakuba is different depending on whether you're traveling by train or bullet train or by express bus. Let's take a look at each method.

From the Airport

For example, if you use trains or bullet trains,

Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 2 Station - Keikyu Kamata Station - Keikyu Kawasaki Station - Nagano Station

Narita Airport - Nippori Station - Shinjuku - Nagano Station

There are other ways to get there. Either way, you will need to transfer about three times.

Also, since you will need to take a train or bus from Nagano Station to get to Hakuba, you will need to check the arrival and departure times of your transportation.

It may be a little inconvenient to travel with your family while carrying luggage. If you are visiting Nagano Prefecture for winter sports, you will also need to bring bulky luggage such as clothing and change of clothes.

In such cases, the Snow Liner is a convenient express bus that will take you directly from the airport to the ski resort area.

The Snowliner express bus is a convenient way to get around

The express bus "Snowliner" is a very convenient way to access ski resorts in Nagano Prefecture. You can get to major ski resorts such as "Happo", "Tsugaike Kogen", and "Hakuba Norikura" without having to transfer.

When you board the Snowliner, you can store your large luggage in the storage room, eliminating the hassle of having to carry it around with you.

In addition, if you book for two people, we have a system in place that ensures that you will be seated next to each other. Especially if you are traveling with children, you don't want to take your eyes off them. The system that ensures that you will always be seated next to each other is a nice feature in terms of ensuring the safety of your children.

With the Snowliner, not only can children and parents sit next to each other, but the service runs during the day, so you can rest assured about safety. If you are thinking of doing an activity in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, we recommend using the Snowliner. For more information, please check the Snowliner official website .

Snowliner reservations here

Fill your stomach at restaurants in Shinshu, Nagano Prefecture

In winter, Hakuba attracts many tourists who come to enjoy winter sports, and there are many restaurants with attractive menus. If you find a restaurant you would like to try among the ones introduced here, be sure to stop by for lunch or after-ski.

Dining in a delicious restaurant with a good atmosphere is an important part of creating precious memories for your family. Enjoy a fulfilling time at a restaurant in Hakuba.