Hikariya Higashi
ヒカリヤ ヒガシ
Kaiseki in Matsumoto, Nagano, 17 min walk from Matsumoto Station
Our analysis
- #1of 6 kaiseki restaurants in Matsumoto
- ¥10,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Hikariya Higashi is 1st of the 6 kaiseki restaurants in Matsumoto and 8th of 36 in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,000 (on Ikyu), 42% below the ¥17,300 median of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,500 (on Tabelog) is 61% below the ¥16,500 median of 5. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 6 of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,500, 35% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥10,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥6,500 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Matsumoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikariya Higashi | #8 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 17 min, Matsumoto | Wed |
| Matsumoto Kan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 17 min, Kita-Matsumoto | Mon |
| Fujinami Sushi | — | ¥18,000 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Matsumoto | Mon |
| Hanare Miyoshi | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 15 min, Matsumoto | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Okumura | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Matsumoto | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Hikariya Higashi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-0882 (+81-50-5570-0882 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Kaze Course
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–40 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
- Sashimi
What is served (16)
- Example Menu
- Appetizers
- Peanut Tofu
- Grilled Shiitake in Fukusa Style
- Sanma Sushi
- Persimmon with White Miso
- Soup
- Turnip with Chrysanthemum
- Noodle Dish
- Soba with Duck and Green Onion
- Sashimi
- Shinano Yukimasu
- Grilled Dish
- Shinshu Salmon with Man-gaji Pepper
- Main Dish
- Venison with White Eggplant
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Shizuku CourseMost booked
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–40 guests
- Duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Caviar
What is served (16)
- Sample Menu
- Menu may change depending on market availability.
- Appetizer: One-bite Okaki
- Five Flavors, Five Colors, Five Methods
- Sakai Sweet Potato
- Soba: Soba with Duck and Green Onion
- Side Dishes: Peanut Tofu
- Grilled Shiitake Mushroom
- Sanma Sushi
- Persimmon with White Miso
- Wild Boar Croquette
- Soup: Turnip with Chrysanthemum
- Sashimi: Shinano Yuki Masu and Azumino Caviar
- Grilled Dish: Shinshu Salmon and Manganji Pepper
- Main Dish: Venison and White Eggplant
- Rice: Koshihikari Rice with Chestnuts
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,500 more than the one above
Tsuki Course
Lunch · 13 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–40 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Caviar
- Beef
- Hairy crab
What is served (16)
- Sample Menu
- Menu may change depending on market availability.
- Appetizer
- One-Bite Okaki
- Five Flavors, Five Colors, Five Methods
- Sakai Potato
- Side Dishes
- Peanut Tofu
- Grilled Shiitake Mushroom
- Sanma Sushi
- Persimmon with White Miso
- Wild Boar Croquette
- Soup
- Turnip with Chrysanthemum
- Sashimi
- Shinano Yukimasu
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥5,000 more than the one above
Dinner Only Special Kaiseki Autumn
Dinner · 12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (12)
- Sample Menu
- Menu may change depending on market availability.
- Appetizer: Natural Mushroom Dashi
- Cold Dish: Local Mushroom Ohitashi
- Wild Boar Croquette
- Simmered Natural Mushrooms
- Noodle Dish: Nagawa Soba Gaki with Natural Mushroom Tempura
- Soup: Chrysanthemum Turnip with Matsutake and Sudachi
- Main Dish: Tsuki no Wa Bear Hot Pot
- Rice: Zosui (Rice Porridge)
- Takuan
- Dessert: Seasonal Fruits
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
Hikari CourseMost booked
13 dishes · 2–40 guests
- Kaiseki
- Beef
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | April 2007 |
Getting there
17 min walk (1,340 m) from Matsumoto Station.
Also near: Kita-Matsumoto: 20 min · Nishi-Matsumoto: 23 min
- Leave Matsumoto Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at McDonald's and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at McDonald's and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 450 m.
- Turn left onto National Highway Route 143 and walk 100 m.
Hikariya Higashi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ヒカリヤ ヒガシ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ヒカリヤ ヒガシ長野県松本市大手4-7-14
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-7-14 Ote Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0874 |
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| Directions | ●15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi from JR Matsumoto Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hikariya Higashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hikariya Higashi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Hikariya Higashi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hikariya Higashi?
Matsumoto Station, about 17 minutes on foot (1,340 m). Kita-Matsumoto Station is about 19 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.