Nozawa Onsen has a lot of restaurants, including sushi, soba noodles and Western food. As there are many tourists visiting this area for activities such as skiing, hiking, and the hot springs, there are many restaurants that cater to different needs. We will introduce some of our recommendations for restaurants in Nozawa Onsen.
A Sushi Restaurant Hamacho Zushi: Excellent Sushi Made With Fresh Ingredients
Hamacho Zushi is a sushi restaurant in Nozawa Onsen that is known for its astonishingly delicious sushi, made with local rice grown in the clean water of Nozawa Onsen, and fresh ingredients gathered from the Tsukiji Fish Market. In addition to sushi, they also offer sashimi platters and grilled fish. There are both tables and counter seats in the restaurant, and if you sit at the counter, looking stylish as you talk to the sushi chefs, and ask them for advice and recommendations.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hamacho Zushi
- Street Address: 9519 Toyosato , Nozawa Onsen-mura, Shimo-Takai-gun, Nagano prefecture
- Access: About 30-40 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station, get off at the Nozawa Onsen bus stop and walk about 1 minute
- Wi-Fi: Not available
- Language: English
- Credit cards: Accepted
Sobadokoro Daimon: The Soba Restaurant Established in 1926
Sobadokoro Daimon is a historic soba restaurant that was established in 1926, with about 20 seats. Soba noodles made with Nozawa's pure and delicious water have a great flavor and texture, and the balance with the soup is excellent. The cold soba noodles feel great going down your throat after you've warmed up in the hot springs outside. For those who are cold from a day of skiing, we recommend the pan-fried udon noodles.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Sobadokoro Daimon
- Street Address: 9509 Toyosato , Nozawa Onsen-mura, Shimo-Takai-gun, Nagano prefecture
- Access: About 30-40 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station, get off at the Nozawa Onsen bus stop and walk about 3 minutes
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: English
- Credit cards: Accepted
Panorama House Buna: A Popular Restaurant at The Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort With a Wide Menu
The Panorama House Buna is a popular cafe on the slopes. During the off season, they announce the "changeable business days" by social media. All of the dishes are delicious, and they have a wide variety of options. Among these, the most popular is the spicy and authentic Forest Mushroom Curry. It's a great restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious food while viewing the wide panoramic view.
Spot Information
- Spot name：Panorama House Buna
- Street Address：Nozawa Onsen Ski-jo Paradise Gerende-nai, Nozawa Onsen-mura, Shimo-Takai-gun, Nagano prefecture
- Access： About 30-40 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station, get off at the Nozawa Onsen bus stop and walk 3-4 minutes
- Wi-Fi：Available
- Language： English
- Credit cards： Not accepted
- Business days: The business days may change, depending on the snow conditions and the lift operation status
Billiken Shokudo: A Wide Array of Options, From Japanese Food to Italian Food
The specialty of the Billiken Shokudo, which has a cat for a welcoming party, is its more than 10 types of crispy homemade pizza. The most popular is the "hot spring egg and mushroom pizza", where the combination of the egg, mushrooms, and crispy dough create an exquisite harmony. Also, their omelet rice has a reputation as being fluffy and delicious. However, the main draw of this restaurant is the extensive menu. It is a restaurant that you won't get tired of, even if you eat there every day.
Spot Information
- Spot name： Billiken Shokudo
- Street Address：8757 Oaza-Toyosato-Asagama, Nozawa Onsen-mura, Shimo-Takai-gun, Nagano prefecture
- Access：About 30-40 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station, get off at the Nozawa Onsen bus stop and walk about 3-4 minutes
- Wi-Fi： Not available
- Language： English
- Credit cards： Not accepted
Genki Burger: The Popular Hamburger Restaurant! Perfect For After Skiing!
Genki Burger is a hamburger shop, popular with tourists from Europe, Australia, the US, and Asia. There, you can eat Melbourne style burgers, made with fresh Japanese ingredients. All of the hamburgers are thick and juicy, with a variety of toppings. The volume is great for after sports or a tour of the hot springs.
Spot Information
- Spot name：元気 バーガー Genki Burger
- Street Address：9535 Oaza-Toyosato-Asagama, Nozawa Onsen-mura, Shimo-Takai-gun, Nagano prefecture
- Access：About 25 minutes by bus from JR Iiyama Station, get off at the Nozawa Onsen bus stop, and walk about 3 minutes
- Wi-Fi：Not available
- Language：English
- Credit cards：Accepted
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