Chez Kusama
シェ草間
French in Karuizawa, Nagano, 23 min walk from Karuizawa Station
Our analysis
- 49%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Wednesdays and ThursdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 49% of the high-end restaurants in Nagano in this guide, and lower than that of 44% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 14 of the 32 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Karuizawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaas | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Musai An Ikeda | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 21 min, Naka-Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
| No One's Recipe | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | No public phone or online | — | 19 min, Naka-Karuizawa | — |
| Chez Kusama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 23 min, Karuizawa | Wed, Thu |
| Sonorite | — | ¥21,753 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 17 min, Karuizawa | — |
| RUZE classique | — | ¥18,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 17 min, Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Chez Kusama
- Call 0267-46-9123 (+81-267-46-9123 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–19:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 17:30–19:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–19:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–19:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
23 min walk (1,840 m) from Karuizawa Station.
- Leave Karuizawa Station and walk north for 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Kitchen Heights and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn around at Kitchen Heights and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 640 m.
- Bear right onto National Highway Route 18 and walk 210 m.
- Turn right at Bread&Coffee by MOTOTECA and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 190 m.
- Turn right and walk 200 m.
Chez Kusama is on your left.
On your left
Look for
シェ草間
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
シェ草間長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町軽井沢1265-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1265-15 Karuizawa Karuizawa Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0102 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 2km from Karuizawa Station, approximately 5 minutes by taxi. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chez Kusama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chez Kusama closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Chez Kusama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Chez Kusama?
Karuizawa Station, about 23 minutes on foot (1,840 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.