Le Bon Vivant
ル・ボン・ヴィボン
French in Karuizawa, Nagano, 19 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station
Our analysis
- 49%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 49% of the high-end restaurants in Nagano in this guide, and lower than that of 44% of its French restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 14 of the 32 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a private room (for 6) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Karuizawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUZE classique | — | ¥18,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 17 min, Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
| Bon Papa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Shola | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Le Bon Vivant | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 19 min, Naka-Karuizawa | Wed |
| vase | — | ¥17,600 | — | Phone only | — | — | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| Le Telescope | — | ¥14,500 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese 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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Le Bon Vivant
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0267-31-6605 (+81-267-31-6605 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.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart Formal |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | July 2012 |
Getting there
19 min walk (1,530 m) from Naka-Karuizawa Station.
- Leave Naka-Karuizawa Station and walk east for 40 m.
- Turn right at A-woto and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at A-woto and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 800 m.
- Turn right and walk 350 m.
Le Bon Vivant is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ル・ボン・ヴィボン
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ル・ボン・ヴィボン長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町大字長倉2621-19
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2621-19 -, Nagano 389-0111 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | ・10 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Le Bon Vivant cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Le Bon Vivant closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Le Bon Vivant?
Naka-Karuizawa Station, about 19 minutes on foot (1,530 m).
Does Le Bon Vivant have a dress code?
Smart Formal
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.