Kappou Kiuchi
割烹 祺うち
Also spelled Kappo Kiuchi
Kaiseki in Saku, Nagano, 5 min walk from Sakudaira Station
Our analysis
- #4of 11 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Saku
- ¥18,150least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kappou Kiuchi is 4th of the 11 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Saku. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,150 (on Ikyu), 10% above the ¥16,500 median of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. 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 (6 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Saku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Kasuke | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Oryori Ikeda | #11 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Sakudaira | Mon |
| Kappou Kiuchi | — | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Sakudaira | Tue, Wed |
| Karuizawa Kuroiwa Muni | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 10 min, Naka-Karuizawa | — |
| Kutsukake Dining | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Naka-Karuizawa | — |
| Japanese cuisine Karatsu | — | ¥19,210 | ¥5,650 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Karuizawa | — |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Kappou Kiuchi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0267-73-9102 (+81-267-73-9102 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【厳選 お任せコース】先付・八寸・煮物椀・造り・焼き物・お凌ぎ・炊合せ・食事・甘味 全9品
Dinner / Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付 南瓜すりながし
- 八寸 季節の八寸
- お椀 スッポン胡麻豆腐と冬瓜
- 造り 釣り鯵と香味野菜
- 焼物 信州鮎、焼きヤングコーン
- 凌ぎ 夏キノコ蕎麦
- 炊合 鴨ロースと賀茂茄子の炊き合わせ
- 食事 五郎兵衛米の土鍋ご飯
- 甘味 自家製アイス、水羊羹
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Course
【厳選特選食材スペシャルコース】先付・八寸・煮物椀・造り・焼き物・お凌ぎ・炊合せ・食事・甘味 全10品
Dinner / Lunch · 10 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Eel
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付 南瓜すりながし
- 八寸 季節の八寸
- お椀 スッポン胡麻豆腐と冬瓜
- 造り 夏クエのお造り
- 造り 釣り鯵と香味野菜
- 焼物 信州鮎、焼きヤングコーン
- 凌ぎ 夏キノコ蕎麦
- 炊合 伊勢産クロアワビと賀茂茄子の炊き合わせ
- 食事 天然鰻の地焼きと五郎兵衛米の土鍋ご飯
- 甘味 かき氷、水羊羹
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Extreme casual wear is not allowed. Please refrain from wearing strong perfume. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | March 2019 |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Sakudaira Station.
Also near: Nakasato: 14 min · Iwamurada: 17 min
- Leave Sakudaira Station and walk north for 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 250 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Kappou Kiuchi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
割烹 祺うち
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 祺うち長野県佐久市佐久平駅北27-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 27-3 Sakudairaekikita Saku, Nagano 385-0027 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Sakudaira Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Kiuchi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappou Kiuchi closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kappou Kiuchi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Kiuchi?
Sakudaira Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Nakasato Station is about 13 minutes away.
Does Kappou Kiuchi have a dress code?
Smart casual. Extreme casual wear is not allowed. Please refrain from wearing strong perfume.
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.