Musai An Ikeda
無彩庵 池田
French in Karuizawa, Nagano, 21 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Pocket Concierge), 27% below the ¥18,100 median of the 12 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 14 of the 32 French restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a seat at the counter (4 of its 14 seats) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaux Sejours | — | ¥21,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 25 min, Karuizawa | — |
| Vaas | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Musai An Ikeda | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 21 min, Naka-Karuizawa | Mon, Tue |
| No One's Recipe | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | No public phone or online | — | 19 min, Naka-Karuizawa | — |
| Chez Kusama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 23 min, Karuizawa | Wed, Thu |
| Sonorite | — | ¥21,753 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 17 min, Karuizawa | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Musai An Ikeda
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0267-44-3930 (+81-267-44-3930 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Shinano・regionale petit
Lunch
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Shinano・regionale petit
Dinner
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Shinano regionale
Lunch
¥14,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥1,100 more than the one above
Shinano regionale
Dinner
¥14,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Shinshu・régionale petit
Lunch
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥1,100 more than the one above
Shinshu・régionale petit
Dinner
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Shinshu・régionale
Lunch
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥1,100 more than the one above
Shinshu・régionale
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @musaian_ikeda
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, Delivery |
| Opened | April 2011 |
Getting there
21 min walk (1,690 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 490 m.
Musai An Ikeda is on your right.
On your right
Look for
無彩庵 池田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
無彩庵 池田長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町大字長倉1891-50
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1891-50 -, Nagano 389-0111 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Head chef | Ikeda Masaaki (池田 昌章) |
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As stated on pocket-concierge.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Musai An Ikeda cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Musai An Ikeda closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Musai An Ikeda?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Musai An Ikeda?
Naka-Karuizawa Station, about 21 minutes on foot (1,690 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.