Benkei Bashi Seki
弁慶橋 せき
Kaiseki in Comoro & Tomi, Nagano, 9 min walk from Komoro Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 kaiseki restaurants in Ueda, Komoro, Tateshina & Suwa
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Benkei Bashi Seki is 3rd of the 6 kaiseki restaurants in Ueda, Komoro, Tateshina & Suwa and 10th of 36 in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥17,300 median of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 6 of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 19 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥22,000 on Tabelog and ¥24,200 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ueda, Komoro, Tateshina & Suwa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumyo | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Chino | — |
| Kamisuwa Ashizawa | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kami-Suwa | — |
| Benkei Bashi Seki | #10 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Komoro | Sun |
| Hanakidori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Matsutakeyama Bessho Waen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 12 min, Bessho-Onsen | — |
| Yamada So | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 26 min, Yagisawa | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Benkei Bashi Seki
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5595-4853 (+81-50-5595-4853 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
16,500" Course: Elegant Course Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Fried Dish
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Intermezzo
- Hot Pot
- Rice
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
22,000 JPY Course" A Gorgeous Course Featuring Seasonal Flavors Crafted from Special Ingredients
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Fried Dish
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Intermezzo
- Hot Pot
- Main Course
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course: A Luxurious Course Using High-Quality Ingredients Generously【From - Prices may vary depending on the season and
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Fried Dish
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Intermezzo
- Hot Pot
- Rice
- Dessert
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 19 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual Formal |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
Getting there
9 min walk (700 m) from Komoro Station.
Also near: Higashi-Komoro: 13 min
- Leave Komoro Station and walk south-east for 260 m.
- Bear right onto national route 141 and walk 380 m.
Benkei Bashi Seki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
弁慶橋 せき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
弁慶橋 せき長野県小諸市南町2-1-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-3 Minamicho Komoro, Nagano 384-0012 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | The restaurant Benkei Bashi Seki is an 8-minute walk from JR/Kamiyama Railway Komoro Station and a 10-minute drive from Komoro Interchange. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Benkei Bashi Seki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Benkei Bashi Seki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Benkei Bashi Seki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Benkei Bashi Seki?
Komoro Station, about 9 minutes on foot (700 m). Higashi-Komoro Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Benkei Bashi Seki have a dress code?
Casual Formal
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.