Aokimura U
French in Ueda & Bessho-Onsen, Nagano
Our analysis
- #1of 4 French restaurants in Ueda, Komoro, Tateshina & Suwa
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 1
In our ranking, Aokimura U is 1st of the 4 French restaurants in Ueda, Komoro, Tateshina & Suwa. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Tabelog), 85% above the ¥17,800 median of the 12 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 14 of the 32 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Karuizawa & Nagano | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaux Sejours | — | ¥21,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 25 min, Karuizawa | — |
| Kamikochi Lumiest Hotel | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| RUZE classique | — | ¥18,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 17 min, Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
| Shola | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Aokimura U | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Tue, Wed |
| Seve | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Aokimura U
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5872-6983 (+81-50-5872-6983 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Karuizawa & Nagano.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Chef Tanaka's Creative French Dinner Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | There is no strict dress code, but we kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals or other casual attire. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2026 |
Getting there
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長野県小県郡青木村田沢2690-1 山城屋リゾート
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2690-1 Tazawa Aoki Chiisagata-gun, Nagano 386-1601 |
|---|---|
| Directions | - 30 minutes by car from Ueda Station on the Nagano Shinkansen. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aokimura U cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Aokimura U closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Does Aokimura U have a dress code?
There is no strict dress code, but we kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals or other casual attire.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.