Hikariya Nishi
ヒカリヤ ニシ
French in Matsumoto, Nagano, 17 min walk from Matsumoto Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Matsumoto, Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a lower dinner budget
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Hikariya Nishi is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Matsumoto, Utsukushigahara & Kamikochi and 2nd of 32 in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 51% of the high-end restaurants in Nagano in this guide, and higher than that of 56% of its French restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 14 of the 32 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥13,750 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breston Court Yukawatan | #1 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 19 min, Naka-Karuizawa | — |
| Hikariya Nishi | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 17 min, Matsumoto | Wed |
| Hermitage de Tamura | #3 | ¥29,040 | ¥26,620 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 24 min, Naka-Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
| Auberge de Primavera | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 12 min, Karuizawa | Tue, Wed |
| Restaurant Sanza | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | — | Thu |
| Le Grand Lys | #7 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Hikariya Nishi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3196-9444 (+81-50-3196-9444 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Lunch Course "QUEUE DE LAPIN" Cours de Lapin
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Noel QUEUE DE LAPIN" Xmas Course de Lapin
7 dishes · 1–8 guests
¥11,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥500 more than the one above
Lunch Course "Coup de Lapin" Main: Shinshu Premium Beef
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Beef
¥13,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,250 more than the one above
Dinner Course 《WELLNESS GASTRONOMY》 Wellness Gastronomy
Dinner · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥8,250 more than the one above
Dinner Course "Wellness Gastronomy" with Shinshu Premium Beef as the MainMost booked
Dinner · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Beef
¥24,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥2,750 more than the one above
Joyeux Noel" Candle Xmas Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–8 guests
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥250 more than the one above
Joyeux Noel" Candle Xmas Dinner Course with Non-Alcoholic Pairing
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥31,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | All prices are displayed including tax. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. We ask that you refrain from coming to the store in casual attire, including sweats, jerseys, shorts, and other footwear. Jeans and sneakers are permitted, but please refrain from wearing anything that exposes a lot of skin or has a distressed finish. Jackets are recommended for men but not required. Please refrain from wearing sandals or mules; please wear shoes with heels. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Open terrace, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| 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 Nishi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ヒカリヤ ニシ
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 ニ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 walk or 5 minutes by taxi from Matsumoto Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hikariya Nishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (All prices are displayed including tax.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Hikariya Nishi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Hikariya Nishi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Hikariya Nishi?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Hikariya Nishi?
Matsumoto Station, about 17 minutes on foot (1,340 m). Kita-Matsumoto Station is about 19 minutes away.
Does Hikariya Nishi have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. We ask that you refrain from coming to the store in casual attire, including sweats, jerseys, shorts, and other footwear. Jeans and sneakers are permitted, but please refrain from wearing anything that exposes a lot of skin or has a distressed finish. Jackets are recommended for men but not required. Please refrain from wearing sandals or mules; please wear shoes with heels.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.