Mt Dock Gondola Cafe If you’re in need of some food or drinks to take up the gondola, you can’t look past Mt Dock Gondola Cafe. They serve some of the best coffee in town, along with a variety of sandwiches, sushi, calzones and sweets. Great place to unwind after a day of skiing with an Irish coffee or hot chocolate – choose from Baileys, Kahlua or Whiskey. The Plug: A great cafe at the base of Nagasaka Gondola. Has the best coffee in the village, and the toasties, brownies and other snacks are to die for – including gluten free and vegan options. Come in for coffee and breakfast before hitting the slopes, or enjoy an apres drink after a long […]
Nozawa onsen food
Restaurant of the Day: Neo Bar
Neo Bar Great place for après drink and a crepe! Sit by the window and look out over the slopes while enjoying a rum hot chocolate or a hot wine. They have a new food menu this year and still have their famous Nabe hot pot! Type of Bar: Après bar/dinner restaurant The Plug: A fun atmosphere with a great group of friendly staff. With direct access from the slopes, it’s a great place to go for an après drink or a bite to eat. Though called a bar, they have a great snack & dinner menu for a bar. Food is served from 2.30pm til 9pm daily and they do the best crepes in town. They also do […]
Restaurant of the Day: Wanryu
Wanryu Ramen If you feel like ramen, Wanryu is the place to go. Perfect on a cold night, and a great price for a hearty meal. With some of the best gyoza in town, this cosy little restaurant has a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Awesome Ramen in a fun atmosphere! Name: Wanryu Ramen Location: D5, next to Hamacho Sushi Open hours: 11:00-13:30/17:00-1:00am Type of food: Ramen noodles and Gyoza Dumplings The Plug: The restaurant is cosy and warm with lively red colors and an upbeat feel. Prices are really cheap for a hearty meal. Ramen is perfect after a hard days skiing and then an Onsen. Make sure you try the Gyoza. Best enjoyed with a cold beer!! House Specialty: Miso […]
Restaurant of the Day: Wakagiri
Wakagiri Wakagiri is a great place for your first night out in Nozawa. They have plenty to choose from and it’s fairly close to our accommodations. Name: Wakagiri Location: E6 on our town map – One of the first you come to when heading into town from Lodge Nagano, Central, or Villa Nozawa. It is down a little lane way on the right in an A frame shaped entrance. Type of food: Japanese meals & lunch sets! Plenty of options from sushi to udon to tuna sashimi rice bowls! The Plug: This is often a great place to start when you first get to town. It is a large place with a good English menu and great selection. The staff […]
Restaurant of the Day: Yoshimi Soba
Restaurant of the Day: Yoshimi Soba Yoshimi Soba is a family run business that offers great Japanese cuisine including rice dishes and soba noodles. Beautiful restaurant with simple but delicious meals and a friendly local vibe Name: Yoshimi Soba Tel:0269-85-2497 Open hours: 11:00-14:30/17:00-21:30 Day off:Tuesday Location: Map Reference; E3 Just next to Asagama no yu Onsen on the walk up to Ogama Cooking onsen. There are 4 restaurants along that road and all good so if miss one try the next Type of food: Soba ( Buckwheat Noodles ), Udon Noodles, Donburi Rice Dishes etc The Plug: You could be mistaking for thinking you have just walked into a Sumo training restaurant. The owner Yamazaki san is one of the […]
Izakaya Restaurant – Tsukushinbo
Tsukushinbo With this heavy snow falling, we’ve chosen somewhere warm and cosy for today’s restaurant recommendation. A local favourite which you may have not noticed as it’s a bit hidden. Name: Tsukshinbo Location: Underground, just right of the O-yu Onsen along the main street. F5 on our town map. Open Hours: 6pm til late Type of food: Izakaya Japanese dining The Plug: With plenty of dishes to choose from, Tsukushinbo has something to cater for everybody. There is both a Japanese and English menu, with staff speaking multiple languages. Tsukushinbo makes for an easy and enjoyable night out, with dishes that you may not find anywhere else in Nozawa. As for drinks, they have draft beer a selection of sakes, […]
Today’s Restaurant: Sumo Nabe – hot pot
Sumo Nabe Sumo Nabe is a must try Japanese dinner experience! Location: E6 on our town map, right in the heart of Oyu Street. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nozawa-town-map-2016-Season-LR.pdf Type of food: Nabe; a cook it yourself hot pot meal. The Plug: This Japanese cuisine is a fun way to experience dinner. Great to share a large hot pot between friends as a social way to eat, but who says you couldn’t have a smaller pot for yourself! A hot pot is a fantastic hearty meal, perfect to fill empty stomachs after a long day out on the slopes, and nice and warm for those snowy nights in Nozawa Onsen. House Specialty: Nabe. Average Price of a meal: 1500 Yen Check out Sumo Nabe […]
Today`s Restaurant: Tonkichi – Okonomiyaki
Tonkichi Okonomiyaki leaving you warm and full! Name: Tonkichi Okonomiyaki The Plug: Delicious hearty meals made right in front of you! Perfect share sizes for families or friends. Often have the TV playing so you can sit back and watch some funny Japanese game shows throughout your meal. Location: C10, practically opposite Villa Nozawa! Type: Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancakes) Open Hours: 5-10pm Reservations: yes Phone number:0269-85-4433 English menu: yes Average price per meal: 1300 Yen
Sakai – Izakaya Restaurant
Sakai Sakai, a traditional Japanese Izakaya restaurant just a few minutes walk from the main street. Give it a try! Name: Sakai Open hours: from 6pm Location: G5 on our town map. Take a right turn off the main street when walking towards the grand O-yu Onsen and walk uphill a few hundred meters. Type of food: Izakaya Japanese dining The Plug: Tucked away from the busier main street, Sakai is a fantastic little spot for a meal. With a menu that keeps on going, you won’t have a hard time finding something appealing. The staff are very welcoming, speaking both Japanese and English. Sakai has an authentic Japanese feel with traditional art, attire, and tatami mat seating, as well […]
Today’s Restaurant: Wagyu-Tei hot pot
Wagyu-Tei Sukiyaki and Shyabu Shyabu Japanese Hot Pot perfect for a cold winter night Name: Wagyu-Tei The Plug: Just in it’s second season Wagyu-tei has already proven to be very popular as is a great meal to enjoy with family or friends. Fairly spacious restaurant overlooking the main street, also has an adjoining bar where you can grab a drink before your dinner. Run by Tatsumi san and his friendly team. He also owns Heaven Karaoke so may talk you going to sing for your dinner. As discussed the Sukiyaki and Shyabu Shyabu hot pots. The main difference being the Sukiyaki is a sweeter broth of Soy Sauce, Sugar and Mirin. The Shaybu Shaybu is a cleaner water with dipping […]