Inamachi Sawaya
いなまち澤屋
Kaiseki in Ina, Tatsuno & Takato, Nagano, 2 min walk from Inashi Station
Our analysis
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 1
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 53% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Minami-Shinshu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukimoto | #1 | ¥18,500 | ¥18,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Iida | Mon |
| Ryosha Umanojo | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2023 | — | — |
| Inamachi Sawaya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Inashi | — |
| Matsutake to Tennen Kinoko no Oshokuji Dokoro Aki Aji | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
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 | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Inamachi Sawaya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-8254 (+81-50-5868-8254 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Unagi Course
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Eel
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Grilled Eel Omelette or Grilled Eel
- Grilled Eel Rice Box
- Dessert
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Tempura Course
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Tempura
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Types of Tempura
- Soba Noodles
- Dessert
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥3,300 more than the one above
Omakase Course
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- (An example of a day's menu)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥12,900 more than the one above
Omakase Kaiseki Course
8 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Snow crab
What is served (4)
- Spring: Wild vegetables, bamboo shoots, flower pepper
- Summer: Wild sweetfish, pike eel
- Autumn: Wild mushrooms
- Winter: Game meat, Matsuba crab
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥2,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please have it outdoors. |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing overly casual attire, such as work uniforms. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Inashi Station.
Also near: Ina-Kita: 13 min
- Leave Inashi Station and walk west for 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Inamachi Sawaya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
いなまち澤屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
いなまち澤屋長野県伊那市荒井3474-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3474-9 Arai Ina, Nagano 396-0025 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 1-minute walk from Ina Bus Terminal. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Inamachi Sawaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Inamachi Sawaya?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Inamachi Sawaya?
Inashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Ina-Kita Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Inamachi Sawaya have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing overly casual attire, such as work uniforms.
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.