Sake Spots in Nagano Area

  • Tofu Ryori Marui
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Asamaonsen 1-30-7
    Marui Tofu Restaurant is located at the Hot Plaza Asama bus stop, 30 minutes from the Matsumoto Interchange. It is under the direct ownership of a venerable tofu shop founded in 1930. In addition to small plates like Dengaku (roasted tofu glazed with miso) and Tokkuri Mushi (tofu steamed in a three-layer ceramic beaker), the restaurant also serves a Tofu Lunch, with ingredients changing from day to day. There are five-course dinner included Tokkuri Mushi. Dishes made from o-kara (soy pulp) and yuba (tofu skin) are also available, along with non-tofu dishes, such as Motsuni (tripe stew), Oden (fish cake and vegetable stew), salad, and others.
  • RASCAL
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    3.0
    3 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Karuizawa 330-10
    A pop and rock cafe and bar in business since 1974. Primarily a bar, the establishment also serves coffee and meals. When in season, many customers enjoy a cup of coffee in the terrace seating area; the establishment's original liqueur caramel raisin pound cake is particularly popular with adults. The establishment is an adult space where you can enjoy a relaxing break.

    50年以上続いているカフェだそうで、ホットチョコレートが美味しかったです。いたるところに可愛らしい小物が置いてあり、老舗とは思えないほど綺麗でした。

  • SIDECAR
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    4.5
    5 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-4-21
    This bar with the appearance of a hideaway is approximately 13 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station. Upon opening the door to the storehouse-style building, guests will step into a modern relaxed space that unfolds before their eyes. On the shelves inside are more than 100 types of single malt whiskey, and they offer a menu of more than 300 types of alcoholic beverages including cocktails. In addition to the standard Sidecar cocktail which shares the bar’s name, there are also cocktails made with fresh fruit that are popular among female customers. They also have a food menu, which makes it easy to use for dinner as well.

    松本市の中町通りにあります。夜間だったので通りのお店はほとんど閉まっていましたが、少しお酒が飲みたかったので、開店中だったこちらに入店しました。 店内に入ると、12人ほど横一列に座れそうなバーカウンターと、200本ほどズラリと並べられたボトルが目に入り、その間でマスター1人がお酒を作られていました。 フルーツカクテル好きの妻は山梨名産シャインマスカットのカクテルをオーダーしました。シャインマスカッ...

  • Karuizawa Vegibier
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    4.5
    17 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawahigashi 184-1
    “Karuizawa Vegibier” boasts original cuisine and guests can casually enjoy delicious tableland vegetables, game & healthy meat dishes. The extensive menu offers dishes such as pasta, flavored cooked rice, seafood dishes, and homemade desserts in addition to meat dishes, and vegetarians and those who don’t like meat will also be able to choose something satisfying to eat. It is about seven minutes on foot from JR Karuizawa Station.

    Managed to grab a table without a reservation during Golden Week, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Vegibier. Excellent beef main course and great recommendations from the staff. Convenient car...

  • Au Depart
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Karuizawa 1178
    A wine shop, cafe, and bar located in Karuizawa Station in Karuizawa, Karuizawa Town. Specializing in Nagano wines, the establishment carries a wide selection of products from wineries located in the prefecture. You can also enjoy a glass at the bar counter or in the terrace seating area or even purchase a small bottle perfect for taking on a picnic. The establishment also serves coffee and soft drinks.
  • Libushi
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Shimotakaigunnozawaonsenmura Toyosato 9347
    A beer brewery located close to the Oyu communal bath in the Nozawa Onsen hot spring district in Toyosato, Nozawaonsen Village. The brewery makes beer with Nozawa Onsen spring water crafted by the brewery's British head. After soaking in a bath in the area, you can come here and enjoy up to 12 different varieties of fresh-made beer.
  • Matsumoto Brewery Tap Room
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    4.5
    27 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 3-4-21
    A craft beer bar located inside the Shinmai Media Garden mall in Chuo, Matsumoto City. The second established owned and operated by Matsumoto Brewery, a Matsumoto City craft beer company, the bar serves Matsumoto Brewery draft beer and suitable snacks.

    We stopped in to the brewery after visiting the castle. Will definitely go back!! Delicious beer & cute bar.

  • Public Beer House Old Rock
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    4.0
    52 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 2-3-20 Todoroki Building 1F East
    An Irish pub standing on Hon-machi-dori Street in Chuo, Matsumoto City. The pub serves beers from the Matsumoto Brewery where the owner works as president as well as beer standards like Guinness and a daily changing selection of guest beers. You can enjoy your beer with pub standards like fish and chips as well as dishes made with Nagano ingredients.

    had just finished the magome to tsumago hike after a few days in kyoto. before that wed done the kumano kodo hike, after visiting hiroshima and takamatsu. our last trip to japan and we wanted...

  • Main Bar Coat
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    4.5
    26 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 2-3-5 Miwa Building 2F
    A bar located in Chuo, Matsumoto City. A two story affair occupying an old kura storehouse, the eight meter long single plank bar and antique chairs give it an authentic atmosphere, and here you can enjoy Western liquors and cocktails. The bar also serves original cocktails made with locally-grown fruits.

    One thing you should put on your bucket list is a visit to a Japanese cocktail bar. This place is awesome. A very small intimate second floor bar with wonderful service. You can sit at a table but...

  • Winds (Nagano Restaurant)
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Minamichitose 1-28-3 Long iron NC Building B1F
    A restaurant which exclusively serves Suntory draft beer located in front of Nagano Station. The restaurant serves dishes made with Nagano ingredients like local salmon, vegetables, and mushrooms. In addition to draft beer, the restaurant also has Suntory whiskies and wines.

    Really delicious Italian food and polite and welcoming staff. Had a very enjoyable meal here while waiting for our train as its right next to the station.

  • GOFUKU
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Tsurugagondouchou 2300
    This dining bar is in Gondocho Tsuruga, Nagano City. Their menu includes appetizers, salads, meat dishes, curries, homemade desserts, and their specialty rotisserie chickens roasted whole in a custom oven, as well as lunchtime pasta and plate lunches featuring their rotisserie chicken. Housed in a renovated kominka (antique private residence), they rent the shop out for private gatherings too.
  • Tavern Ippo
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Matsumoto-shi Ote 4-10-17

    Looked like a good place. Server seated us at counter, but then chef said we couldn’t sit there and wouldn’t serve us. Won’t go back.

  • Daininguba Chieru
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Kamichitose town 1337-11 Heart one building B1F
  • Uotami Naganoshimadachoten
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Oshimadamachi Uda off during 1129-1

    国道18号線古戦場入り口交差点近くにある居酒屋です。店は奥まって立地していますが酒のタカギと同じ敷地内にありますので、酒のタカギを目印に行くとよいでしょう。駐車場はとても広いので車で行くのも可能です。 メニューは普通の魚民メニュー、店内は分煙していないので喫煙者が近くの席にいると臭いや煙が気になります。 店員が少ないのと、注文してもそれを忘れてしまっていることがあるので注意が必要です。なかなか注文...

  • Yakitoriyasusan
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Aokijimamachi Otsuka 884-12

    甘いにんにくダレが癖になります。 美味しすぎて食べすぎると、次の日マスク必須になるのでご注意を。 カウンターは常連で埋まっている印象。テイクアウト可。

  • Toriaezugohei Naganokawanakajimaten
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Kawanakajimamachi Kamihigano Large off 601
  • Shisennohana Minamimatsumototen
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Futaba 7-23

    今回ご紹介するのは『四川乃華...

  • Uotami Matsumotohigashiguchiekimaeten
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 1-13-2 KamiSawa Building 1F

    通常は一次会で利用しますが、二次会で利用しました。飲み物が豊富で遅くまでやってて個室もあるので、ちょうどよかったです。 季節限定メニューも安く頂けて良かったです。

  • Nihonkai Syoya Matsumoto Honke
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Chuou 1.2 1-2-24 Ichida-ya floor cafeteria building

    ランチ時間帯も営業の居酒屋チェーン店。一品一品の値段は高いがボリュームがある。ぶり大根は、ぶりのカマの煮つけが出てきた。

  • Tsubohachi Iidaappurodoten
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Nagano Pref. Idashi Kanae Isshiki 410 macro Max 21

Nagano Areas

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Nagano prefecture is an exciting mix of mountains, hot spring monkeys, and preserved Edo history. At the heart of the Japanese Alps, Nagano is one of the country’s most popular destinations, whether in winter for its snow sports and the much-loved Jigokudani Monkey Park or in the warmer months for discovering the undulating hills on foot. For fantastic Edo architecture, head to the Kiso Valley for a 60-kilometer stretch of quaint wooden buildings that marked the Nakasendo route 200 years ago.

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