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

Recommended restaurants for lunch in Hakuba

We will introduce 5 distinctive restaurants in Hakuba that are recommended for lunch and other places.

Fujiya Shokudo

``Fujiya Shokudo'' is located on the second floor of the souvenir shop, and is easily accessible as it is inside the rotary of Hakuba Station in Nagano Prefecture.

``Fujiya Shokudo'' has the standard menu of Japanese restaurants. There are many menu items that are popular among Japanese people, such as the ``loin cutlet set'', which is pork loin breaded and fried in oil, and ``katsudon'', which is pork cutlet simmered with eggs and served over rice.

Fujiya Shokudo's soba noodles are also characterized by hand-made noodles made by kneading buckwheat flour with water in-house. Nagano Prefecture is so famous that when you think of it, you think of ``Shinshu soba.'' Please give it a try.

We also have side menus that are familiar to people from overseas, such as fries and sausages, so you won't have any trouble choosing a menu even if you're traveling with children. ``Cream soda'', which has ice cream floating in bright green soda water, is a popular dish among Japanese people. How about having it with lunch?

[Fujiya Restaurant]

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

Regular holidays: Irregular holidays

Business hours: 6:30-21:30

Access: About 1 minute walk from JR “Hakuba” station

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

Kikyoya

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

In addition to nigiri sushi such as tuna and salmon, you can also enjoy sushi rolls with rice and ingredients wrapped in seaweed. In addition to sake, they also have ``Hakuba Ale,'' a beer made with wheat from Hakuba, so if you like alcohol, please try it.

Kikyoya also serves soba. There is also a set of soba and seafood bowl, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the gourmet food unique to their travel destination.

There is also a ``Children's Set'' menu for children up to 8 years old. The menu includes items that are easy to eat even for children who are reluctant to eat raw fish, such as ``kappamaki,'' a cucumber wrapped in rice and seaweed, egg rolls, fried chicken, and french fries. Two pieces of small ``Temari sushi'' with sashimi on top are also included. Even children who are new to sushi can eat it with confidence, so please give it a try.

[Kikyouya]

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

Regular holiday: Irregular

Business hours: Undefined

Access: Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR “Hakuba” station

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

LION CAFE

Lion Cafe is a cafe located in a convenient location, 1 minute walk from Happo Bus Terminal. Happo Bus Terminal is a stop for local buses and express buses, so some people may be planning to stop by for sightseeing.

Lion Cafe's specialty is its hamburger, which has a thick patty and plenty of fresh vegetables. In addition to ``BLTE'' and the big-sized ``King Lion Burger,'' we also offer ``Teriyaki Chicken,'' which is popular as a hamburger unique to Japan.

In addition, our Mexican burritos are made with plenty of vegetables grown in Hakuba. The burrito menu uses carefully selected vegetables, and there is also a ``vegetarian'' option, so those who like vegetables or those who cannot eat meat can use it with confidence.

There is also a wide variety of side dishes such as potatoes and chicken, so why not visit Lion Cafe during lunch or during a break during sightseeing?

[LION CAFE]

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

Closed: Tuesday

Business hours: 8:30-17:00

Access: 1 minute walk from Happo Bus Terminal

*Please check the store's official 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. There are 550 seats inside and 50 seats on the terrace, so it is easy to accommodate even large families. To satisfy your hunger during winter sports, you'll want to choose a restaurant that's easily accessible from the ski resort.

``Cafeteria Restaurant Haru'' has seven types of curry and rice, and you can choose according to your preference. There is also a ``kids curry'' that is less spicy, and a curry topped with Nagano Prefecture's famous ``Sanzokuyaki''.

``Sanzokuyaki'' is chicken marinated in a garlic sauce, sprinkled with potato starch, and fried. This is a filling dish that uses a single piece of meat. ``Haru'' offers side menus such as fries and apple pie, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer.

[Cafeteria Restaurant Haru]

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

Regular holidays: No holidays in winter

Business hours: 10:00-16:00 / 18:00-21:00

Access: About 15 minutes walk from JR Kamishiro Station, right next to Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort Toomi Slope

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

Gravity Worx

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

Pizza and pasta are made with fresh ingredients such as bacon, tuna, asparagus, and tomatoes, so you may be confused as to which menu to choose.

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

Another good point is that the restaurant staff speaks English. If you would like to enjoy chatting with the shop staff, you will have a great time at Gravity Worx. Gravity Worx is a popular restaurant, so we recommend making reservations in advance.

[Gavity Worx ]

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

Closed: Tuesday

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

Access: About 2 minutes walk from JR “Hakuba” station

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

Hakuba restaurants for dinner

Hakuba has many restaurants that are popular with local residents. We also introduce restaurants that have English-speaking staff, so if you are worried about communicating with staff, please check that out as well. If you want to have a relaxing dinner time, it might be better to reserve a table and head over.

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

Restaurant Sara

"Restaurant Sara" is a restaurant located within the Hakuba Mominoki Hotel. This buffet-style restaurant offers a wide selection of appetizers, soups, hot dishes, noodles and desserts.

The sweets that the chef makes with particular care are made using fruits grown in Nagano Prefecture. We also use milk produced in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture.

Please try our menu using ingredients from Nagano Prefecture, such as Houbayaki, which uses Shinshu salmon wrapped in hoba leaves and grilled, and minestrone using vegetables from Shinshu.

We have staff who can speak English, so you'll be able to enjoy your meal smoothly. The alcoholic drink menu includes a wide range of beer, local sake, wine, and whisky.

[Restaurant Sara]

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

No regular holiday

Business hours: 18:00-21:30

Access: Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station

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

Keika

"Keika" is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. The menu is rich in variety, including dandan noodles, sesame dumplings, shrimp with chili sauce, and spring rolls.

Among the menu items, the mildly spicy tandan noodles are highly rated on review sites. Shrimp fried rice with plump shrimp is also popular.

There's 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 getting around even after enjoying a beer at lunch.

It's also about a 10-minute drive from Able Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, so it's easy to stop by during your activities. This restaurant is recommended for those who want to focus on volume for lunch and those who want to eat to their fullest stomach.

[Keika]

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

Closed: Wednesday

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

Access: Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from JR “Iimori” station

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

Sushi restaurant Nagomi

``Nomikui Sushidokoro Nagomi'' is a restaurant located along National Route 148, about 10 minutes by car from Hakuba Station and Hakuba Winter Snow Park.

In Japan, it is common to drink alcohol while ordering a light meal, and ``Nagomi'' can truly be called a Japanese-style ``drinking bar.'' You can order from a wide variety of menus, including boiled and fried foods, soba, sushi, and ramen. The store is located along the national highway, so it's easy to access by taxi, so you won't have to worry about finding a way to get home after drinking.

They also have carpaccio made with fresh fish, so be sure to try them. There are tatami seats inside the store where you can take off your shoes. I think the style of the tatami room seats gives you a sense of Japanese culture.

This restaurant is also loved by local residents. Please enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese bar.

[ Nomi-eating sushi restaurant Nagomi ]

Address: 561 Kitajo Shinsora, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumino District, Nagano Prefecture

Closed: Thursday

Business hours: 6:00-8:00 18:00-22:00

Access: Approximately 20 minutes walk from JR “Hakuba” station

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

HAKUBA METEOR Dining Scarecrow's Hideout

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

At Scarecrow's Hideaway, you can enjoy creative cuisine that combines Japanese and Western cuisine. The cuisine is characterized by a focus on local ingredients, and the pasture-raised pork and salmon caught in Shinshu are exquisite.

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

Among the menu items, the carpaccio is served with a Japanese-style finish, such as kelp seasoning and sesame seasoning. The chef has created a menu that he wants foreign customers to try, so be sure to order it. It's also reassuring to have staff who can speak English.

Roast pork and salmon can also be taken out as a ``donburi'' menu with rice.

[HAKUBA METEOR Dining Scarecrow's Hideout]

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

Access: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station

Closed days/Business hours: *Please check the official Instagram .

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

Van Gogh Hakuba

Van Gogh Hakuba is a restaurant and bar with a warm thatched roof and wooden exterior. This is a popular restaurant in the Hakuba area where you can enjoy food and drinks. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and has 35 seats. The business hours and business style may change, such as sometimes holding jazz concerts, so we recommend checking the store's Instagram (@gogh_hakuba) and making a reservation before visiting.

There are many dishes on the menu that go well with wine. Van Gogh Hakuba's original Mediterranean cuisine is available, including pâté made with chicken liver from Nagano Prefecture, grilled Australian lamb chops, and Pide, a Turkish-style pizza shaped like a ship.

Sugar is kneaded into the pide dough, giving it a characteristic chewy texture. Pide has a long and thin shape with toppings on top, making it very filling. ``Spinach and Turkish Cheese Pide'' is also recommended for vegetarians.

In addition to various alcoholic cocktails, there is also a full menu including Van Gogh's original "Pink Salty Dog." Why not enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere? Don't forget to make a reservation when you go.

[Van Gogh Hakuba]

Address: 3020-936 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture Echoland

Closed: Wednesday

Business hours: 17:00-22:30

Access: Approximately 26 minutes on foot from JR “Hakuba” Station/Approximately 6 minutes by taxi

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

Ohyokkuri Happo Main Store

``Ohyokkuri Happo Honten'' is a restaurant where you can enjoy Hakuba's local cuisine. The restaurant's name, ``Ohyokkuri,'' refers to a hotpot dish made by adding Shinshu miso produced in Nagano Prefecture to the soup stock of vegetables, pork, and chicken.

There are various types of miso in taste and color, but Shinshu miso is characterized by its dry taste.

``Ohyokkuri'' contains dumplings, so it is very filling. Enjoy the unique taste of Nagano Prefecture along with the flavor of miso.

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

There are also hot spring udon noodles made by mixing hot spring water from the Happo area. Spend a fun night with dishes unique to Ohyokkuri Happo Honten.

[Ohyokkuri Happo Main Store]

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

Closed: Thursday

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

Access: Approximately 7 minutes by taxi from JR Hakuba Station/Approximately 5 minutes walk from Happo Bus Terminal

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

cloche

Cloche is an attractive restaurant with a lodge-like exterior located right near the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort. For lunch, there are many hearty menu items, such as Cloche's specialty ``Gyutorodon'', which is made with minced Japanese black beef mixed with rice.

In addition, in the evening, you can enjoy an extensive alcohol menu, including draft beer made with quality control, fruit wine, and plum wine.

In addition to local sake such as Hakuba Nishiki and Taisetsukei, which can be ordered by the glass, the blackboard also lists the sake that comes in each time, so why not check with the staff and try a variety of sake?

The snack menu is perfect to enjoy with delicious drinks. ``Whole fried garlic'' and ``genki fried chicken'' are perfect menu items to boost your energy.

The 2022-2023 season was open from December 27th. Please check the official website for business days for the 2023-2024 season.

[Cloche]

Address: Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, 12840-1 Chikuni Otsu, 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: Approximately 8 minutes by taxi from JR “Hakuba Oike” station

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

Access to Hakuba in Shinshu Nagano Prefecture

When heading to Shinshu-Nagano Prefecture from the airport, there are two ways to go: transfer by train or Shinkansen, or use an express bus.

Access methods differ depending on whether you are going to Hakuba by train or Shinkansen or by express bus. Let's check each access method.

Directions from the airport

For example, when using a train or Shinkansen,

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 methods. Either method requires about 3 transfers.

Additionally, you will need to take a train or bus from Nagano Station to get to Hakuba, so be sure to check the departure and arrival times of your transportation facility.

It may be a little inconvenient to carry your travel luggage and move with your family. If you are visiting Nagano Prefecture for the purpose of winter sports, your luggage such as clothing and changes of clothes will be bulky.

In such cases, a convenient option is the ``Snowliner,'' an express bus that takes you directly from the airport to the vicinity of the ski resort.

The express bus Snowliner is convenient for transportation.

The express bus ``Snow Liner'' is a very convenient way to access ski resorts in Nagano Prefecture. You can head to major ski resorts such as Happo, Tsugaike Kogen, and Hakuba Norikura without changing trains.

When riding the Snowliner, you can leave your large luggage in the trunk room, so you don't have to worry about carrying your luggage with you.

Additionally, if two people apply, we will seat them next to each other. Especially if you are traveling with children, you will want to keep an eye on them while traveling. The system that ensures children sit next to each other is a great feature in terms of keeping children safe.

With the Snowliner, not only can children and parents sit next to each other, but there are also flights that run during bright daylight hours, so you can feel safe. If you are thinking about activities in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, please use the Snow Liner. For more information, please check the Snow Liner official website .

Click here to reserve the Snow Liner

Get your fill at a restaurant in Shinshu Nagano Prefecture

In Hakuba, where many tourists come for winter sports, there are many restaurants with attractive menus. If you find one of the restaurants we introduced this time that you would like to visit, please stop by for lunch or after-ski.

Eating at a delicious restaurant with a nice atmosphere is an important part of creating precious family memories. Please spend a fulfilling time at a restaurant in Hakuba.