kokyuu
古汲
Also spelled kokyu
Kaiseki in Nagano & Nakajo, Nagano, 7 min walk from Shiyakushomae Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,900least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,900 (on Ikyu), 43% below the ¥17,300 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 private room and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nagano, Shiga-Kogen & Kita-Shinano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red wood Inn | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Oumeitei Tsuji Ryokan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Japanese cuisine Soba Kaiseki Tsumugi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Gondo | Mon, Sun |
| kokyuu | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Shiyakushomae | 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 |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book kokyuu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 026-217-7561 (+81-26-217-7561 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】カウンター
Dinner · 1–6 guests
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお任せコース
- 先付け
- お椀
- 馬刺し
- 焼き物
- 煮物
- 強肴
- 蕎麦
- デザート 抹茶
- 約7～8品
¥9,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
【季節のおまかせコース】カウンター
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- お椀
- 馬刺し
- 一品
- 焼き物
- 八寸
- 強肴
- 蕎麦
- お薄、主菓子
- 約8～9品
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner course
【料理長おまかせコース】カウンター個室
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお任せコース
- 先付け
- お椀
- お造り
- 焼き物
- 強肴
- 八寸
- 肉料理
- 蕎麦
- お薄、主菓子
- 約8～9品
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥4,950 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | − |
| Opened | October 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Shiyakushomae Station.
Also near: Gondo (Exit 2): 10 min · Nagano: 11 min
- Leave Shiyakushomae Station and walk west for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 190 m.
- Bear right and walk 170 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
kokyuu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
古汲
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
古汲長野県長野市大字南長野新田町1110-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1110-5 -, Nagano 380-0837 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 543 meters from Shiyakushomae. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does kokyuu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is kokyuu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to kokyuu?
Shiyakushomae Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Gondo Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.