Four Selected Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in the Ueda, Komoro, and Karuizawa Area | Nagano Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Dec 27 2024

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Categories: Italian Tempura Nagano Karuizawa Bar/Cocktails

Four Selected Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in the Ueda, Komoro, and Karuizawa Area | Nagano

The Ueda, Saku, and Komoro areas are easily accessible from Tokyo. With wide skies, delicious clean air, and ingredients grown in the region, everything is exquisite. Here are three lunch restaurants that one should definitely visit when in this satoyama town.

See full listings of Italian, Bar/Cocktails, and Tempura restaurants found in and around Nagano and Karuizawa.

Pasta and Pizza [Restaurant Carrot]

Restaurant Carrot is a family-run restaurant loved by locals of all ages. It offers original dishes that make abundant use of local ingredients, such as homegrown vegetables and smoked salmon. In addition to the popular pizza, the nostalgic 'Pork Sausage and Grilled Vegetables Napolitan with Ketchup' seems to have many repeat customers.

Three Selected Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in the Ueda, Komoro, and Saku Areas | Nagano

The spacious interior of the restaurant is comfortable, allowing for a relaxing time. It is perfect for various occasions such as girls' gatherings, family outings, and couples. This restaurant offers a casual way to enjoy local flavors.

Restaurant Carrot

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] 11:00 am - 9:00 pm *Closing time may be earlier depending on the situation. *The food is not available from 14:30 to 17:00 due to café time.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 10 minutes by car from Tobuyunomaru IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway. We can be found along Route 18.
Address: 1476 Moto Un'no , Tomi-shi, Nagano
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Cocktail Bar & Italian [COCKTAIL WORKS Karuizawa]

Located in Old Karuizawa, COCKTAIL WORKS Karuizawa offers dishes made with local ingredients from Nagano Prefecture, such as Shinshu apples, grapes, and Shinshu beef, along with a wide variety of drinks. In particular, the "100% Shinshu Beef Bolognese" features coarsely ground beef simmered with tomatoes and red wine, enhanced with aromatic herbs, resulting in a rich sauce that is exquisite. There is also a selection of seasonal cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks made with fresh fruits.

Three Selected Restaurants to Visit for Lunch in the Ueda, Komoro, and Karuizawa Area | Nagano

The interior features a high-quality space accented with antique-style furniture. Additionally, there is a liquor shop adjacent to the restaurant, where visitors can purchase sake from Nagano, as well as whiskies and craft spirits from various countries. How about enjoying dishes made with carefully selected ingredients grown in Karuizawa, all in a calm atmosphere?

Cocktail Works Karuizawa

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) Last order for food is 10:00 pm / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) Last order for food is 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from the north exit of Karuizawa Station on JR Hokuriku Shinkansen
Address: 1-12-C, Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
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3. Tempura [Tenpura Maki]

Since its establishment in 1959, the restaurant Tenpura Maki has been offering seasonal tempura in Karuizawa, operating from mid-April to November each year. The ingredients include seasonal vegetables from Karuizawa and the surrounding area, as well as fresh seafood delivered directly from Tsukiji. Guests can enjoy these carefully crafted tempura in the form of set meals, rice bowls, individual dishes, or assorted platters.

The restaurant has a calm atmosphere, with counter seats that are perfect for solo visitors. Guests can enjoy the craftsmanship of the chefs and the aroma of freshly fried tempura right in front of them. Additionally, there are raised seating areas where one can relax comfortably. If visiting Karuizawa between mid-April and November, it is highly recommended to stop by.

Tempura Maki

Open: Lunch: 11:00-15:00Dinner: 17:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)Open from 15:00-17:00 as well in the summer.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,800 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: Walk straight toward Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza from Karuizawa Station on the Nagano Shinkansen or Shinano Railway Line. 30 seconds on Mikasa-dori Avenue from Kyu-Karuizawa Shopping Street.
Address: 586-1 Kyu Karuizawa , Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
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4. Non-Alcoholic Bar & Grill[LOW-NON-BAR #RTS]

Opened in spring 2024 in Old Karuizawa, [LOW-NON-BAR #RTS] is a specialty restaurant where one can enjoy delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and low-alcohol cocktails. The cuisine features Italian creative dishes, and the 'Shinshu Beef Loin Steak' is a standout with its robust texture and subtle sweetness. Additionally, there is a wide variety of drinks, including the '0% Gin and Tonic' made with 'GINNIE', developed under the recipe supervision of LOW-NON-BAR, and the visually delightful drink 'LOW-NON-BAR'.

The space, characterized by a white theme, resembles a stylish gallery. The bottles lined up against the wall each serve as a piece of art, and admiring the labels is one of the pleasures. How about experiencing a new world in this high-quality environment during lunch, tea, dinner, or bar time?

LOW-NON-BAR #RTS

Open: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 18-minute walk from Karuizawa Station on JR Hokuriku Shinkansen
Address: 813-4-A, Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano
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