Matsumoto Samurai
松本侍
Kaiseki in Matsumoto, Nagano, 17 min walk from Kita-Matsumoto Station
Our analysis
- 85%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Tabelog has no rating for Matsumoto Samurai yet. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 85% of the high-end restaurants in Nagano in this guide, and higher than that of 93% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 6 of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Karatsu | — | ¥19,210 | ¥5,650 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Karuizawa | — |
| MIYAKE AKIRA Kiri | — | ¥27,500 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Inamachi Sawaya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Inashi | — |
| Shin | — | ¥25,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Kappou Kei | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | No public phone or online | — | 16 min, Karuizawa | — |
| Matsumoto Samurai | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 17 min, Kita-Matsumoto | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Allergy information |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Matsumoto Samurai
- Call 070-9281-5985 (+81-70-9281-5985 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 48 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 48 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Live music, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | English menu |
Getting there
17 min walk (1,370 m) from Kita-Matsumoto Station.
Also near: Matsumoto: 18 min · Nishi-Matsumoto: 24 min
- Leave Kita-Matsumoto Station and walk west for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 940 m.
Matsumoto Samurai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
松本侍
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
松本侍長野県松本市丸の内7-39
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-39 Marunouchi Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0873 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes by car or 17 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station, and just a 3-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Matsumoto Samurai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Matsumoto Samurai have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Matsumoto Samurai closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Matsumoto Samurai?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Matsumoto Samurai?
Kita-Matsumoto Station, about 17 minutes on foot (1,370 m). Matsumoto Station is about 17 minutes away.
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.