Where to eat Japanese food in Yamanouchi-machi: The Best Restaurants and Bars

June 19, 2020 Sachiko Swiger

Find out what Japanese restaurants to try in Yamanouchi-machi. Yamanouchi is a town located in Shimotakai District in northern Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the town had an estimated population of 12,351 and a population density of 46.4 persons per km².
Things to do in Yamanouchi-machi

10. Asashinaya Shokudo

2941-42 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian Lunch, Dinner Table Service, Seating +81 269-33-3822
Asashinaya Shokudo

Reviewed By N6415WGjoans

The food was not only amazing and delicious, the staff went above and beyond their service by dropping us off back to our hotel after dinner as they did not want us to waste money on a taxi!! And they gave us free giveaways to remember their place. Amazing people!

9. Matsumi Dining

2580-22 Sano Yamanochi-Machi, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0402 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian Dinner, Lunch Television, Seating, Table Service +81 269-33-2276
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4 based on 20 reviews

Matsumi Dining

Reviewed By flavioackel

Local family dining serving fantastic food for a great price right next to Aburaya Tousen. They have an english menu and we tried the vegetable udon and the roasted pork ramen - both were delicious, one of the best we had! The lady that served our table was super friendly and the enviroment was very cozy.

8. Sobadokoro Yariya

2169 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian Lunch, Dinner Seating, Table Service +81 269-33-2619
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4 based on 42 reviews

Sobadokoro Yariya

Reviewed By sydneysider48

The restaurant is located in the main street of Shibu Onsen, where we are staying to see the snow monkeys, and we stopped for lunch.The small restaurant is cosy and homely, with an array of miniatures and other memorabilia. Our hosts were very welcoming and attentive and we enjoyed some absolutely delicious soba and udon noodles with fresh mountain vegetables plus some great karaage chicken.The prices were very reasonable and our hosts provided a plate of sliced apple to finish our meal.

7. Rausuan

1455-5 Hirao 1f, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese Lunch, Dinner Seating, Table Service +81 269-33-5883 https://www.facebook.com/rausuan/
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4 based on 34 reviews

Rausuan

Reviewed By vichyi

Slightly slow service, which is pardonable due to their signature fresh homemade soba. The noodle house is run by an elderly couple, and you can expect homely and warm Japanese dishes — perfect for frigid winter temperatures. The owners do not speak English but there’s a basic English menu for tourist. Rausu-san is relatively easy to locate — turn left at the main road of the entrance of Jigodukani Monkey Museum / Bus Dropoff, and you’re a few more steps away from the restaurant (after the petrol station).

6. Isamizushi

3004 Peaceful, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Sushi, Asian Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Table Service +81 269-33-2311
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4 based on 27 reviews

Isamizushi

Reviewed By KLenn3

My husband and I dined here 7 April on recommendation from our hosts at Shimaya. We were the only ones in the restaurant that evening and the owners made us feel so welcome and the sushi, tempura and ogedashi tofu was just incredible! So fresh. We even watched an interesting TV show with the hosts which was lovely. Would highly recommend.

5. Tamaya

3277-2 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian Dinner, Lunch Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Reservations, Table Service [email protected] +81 269-33-2410
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4 based on 35 reviews

Tamaya

Reviewed By elinorb625

Tried the chanko nabere and it was very good, though I was not keen on the tofu. At 2000 (before tax) it was fairly good value because there was plenty for two of us. The chef/owner was lovely. He gave us some japanese writing and made us take handfuls of sweets as we left. The restaurant itself had a really nice atmosphere and was very homely; probably my favourite out of the ones I have tried here in Yamanouchi.Thank you for coming to Tamaya and glad to hear that you liked food!The paper you received called banzuke-hyō, which is a document listing the rankings of professional sumo wrestlers published before each official tournament. We give away this at each tournaments.Hope it was good souvenir. Thank you again and please come again when you are in Nagano, Japan! Tamaya

4. Japanese Dining GOEN

3227-1 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Reservations, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar [email protected] +81 269-38-0550 https://www.facebook.com/goen.yudanaka/
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4 based on 105 reviews

Japanese Dining GOEN

"GOEN" has staple dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients like soba, tempura, sushi, yakitori etc...ready for you to enjoy.

Reviewed By MarkfromtheIsland

We really enjoyed this restaurant. After two weeks of noodles, rice, and sashimi this was a pleasant change.They have all the typical Japanese fare plus some more western choices. We had agedashi tofu, yakitoria, the hotpot of mushrooms and shrimp, the scallops and cheese, and some drinks. Every item was served quickly and was hot and delicious.The service was friendly and fast. The prices very reasonableHighly recommended

3. Hakko Yamanouchi

3010 Hirao, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Brew Pub, Bar Lunch, Dinner Seating, Reservations, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service +81 269-38-8500 http://wakuwaku-yamanouchi.com/hakko/
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4 based on 63 reviews

Hakko Yamanouchi

Reviewed By wakitsubo

Came here in a group of 9 and our group overall enjoyed dinner. Prices are above average. I would give 4 stars but two negative issues from our dinner mean I have to give this place only an average rating:> No separate billing - we spent 20 minutes organising our bill. Separate billing is normal in Japan, and disappointing to see they didn't want to do this given the above average food pricing. Also, our large group made up the majority of their orders that evening.> "Today's curry" expensive and poor - I received a miso & yoghurt curry with sauce and 2 bits of chicken with skin.If you order from here, I'd recommend the stir fried beef/pork. Ask to see photos of the actual dish. Do not order the curry.

2. Enza Cafe

1421-1 Hirao Kamibayashi, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0401 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Cafe, Sushi, Asian Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Reservations, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards +81 269-38-1736 http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/restaurants/enzacafe/
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4 based on 344 reviews

Enza Cafe

Enza Cafe is situated close to the famous Snow Monkey Park, it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious local food, drinks and home-made desserts while surrounded by the beautiful sights of Nagano prefecture's mountains and trees.

Reviewed By 331saibals

We stopped here for coffee, tea and a bathroom break during our visits to the snow monkey park. On the second day, they were super nice to call a taxi for us to take us to the Yudanaka station.

Top 10 Things to do in Yamanouchi-machi, Japan

1. Rooftop Japanese Bar Setsugekka

2586-5 Sano, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun 381-0402 Nagano Prefecture Japanese, Brew Pub, Sushi, Pub, Wine Bar Dinner, Late Night Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +81 269-33-3333 http://www.aburaya-tousen.co.jp/setsugetsuka/
Rooftop Japanese Bar Setsugekka

Where to Eat in Yamanouchi-machi: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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