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Kid-friendly fine dining in Karuizawa & Nagano

41 restaurants, dinner from ¥15,000

41 high-end restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano say children are welcome. Many of the city's top counters do not admit young children, so these are the places to start when you travel as a family.

Our analysis of these 41

  • ¥18,100median cheapest dinner course (20 of 41)
  • 29%book online in English (12)
  • ¥8,000median lunch course (13)

At the 20 that publish a dinner course, the least expensive one has a median price of ¥18,100, about the same as the ¥17,800 median of all 102 restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano; the lowest is ¥8,000 at Niku Ryori Suehiro.

Counted 5 November 2026 from Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge and restaurant websites. Booking services ↓ · How we count

Ranked list

In our order: Tabelog rating, awards and ease of booking. Restaurant data checked November 2026. 12 of these 41 take bookings online.

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  1. 1

    Yukimoto柚木元

    Kaiseki, Iida & Oshika, 3 min walk from Iida Station

    2026Gold百名店2025
    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays
    • ¥42,350 Omakase Course
    • ¥42,350 Omakase Course
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥30,000–39,999

    Tabelog 4.60

  2. 2

    Fogliolina della Porta Fortunaフォリオリーナ・デッラ・ポルタ・フォルトゥーナ

    Italian, Karuizawa, near Naka Karuizawa Station

    2026Silver百名店2025
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome

    ¥40,000–49,999

    dinner per person, about $270–330

    Lunch ¥40,000–49,999

    Tabelog 4.40

  3. 3

    ca'enneカエンネ

    Italian, Tateshina, Shirakaba & Chino

    2026Bronze百名店2025
    • Online booking
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Thursdays
    • ¥19,360 Seasonal course
    • ¥19,360 Seasonal course
    • per person, tax incl. · 45% below the list median

    Lunch ¥20,000–29,999

    Tabelog 4.17

  4. 4

    THE HIRAMATSU Karuizawa MiyotaTHE HIRAMATSU 軽井沢 御代田

    French, Karuizawa, near Miyota Station

    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • ¥26,500 Menu les Bois
    • ¥32,800 Menu la Forêt
    • ¥45,500 Menu la Grande Forêt
    • per person

    Tabelog 3.87

  5. 5

    Ryosha Umanojo旅舎右馬允

    Kaiseki, Iida & Oshika

    百名店2023
    • Cash only
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.83

  6. 6

    Manpei Hotel Main Dining Room万平ホテル メインダイニングルーム

    Restaurants, Karuizawa, near Karuizawa Station

    百名店2021
    • UnionPay
    • English menu
    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥18,975 Dinner course
    • ¥24,150 Dinner course
    • ¥32,200 Dinner course
    • +4 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.67

  7. 7

    Shogetsu昇月

    Kaiseki, Azumino, near Azumi Oiwake Station

    百名店2025
    • Cash only
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • ¥16,500 Course
    • ¥16,500 Course
    • ¥22,000 Course
    • +6 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥15,000–19,999

    Tabelog 3.65

  8. 8

    Hikariya Higashiヒカリヤ ヒガシ

    Kaiseki, Matsumoto, 17 min walk from Matsumoto Station

    百名店2025
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Wednesdays
    • ¥18,000 Dinner Only Special Kaiseki A…
    • ¥20,000 Hikari Course
    • ¥6,500 Kaze Course
    • +2 more · per person, tax incl. · 45% below the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.67

  9. 9

    Le Grand Lys

    French, Karuizawa, near Miyota Station

    • Cards accepted
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • ¥26,500 Menu les Bois
    • ¥32,800 Menu la Forêt
    • ¥45,500 Menu la Grande Forêt
    • per person

    Tabelog 3.69

  10. 10

    Japanese cuisine Kasuke日本料理 嘉助

    Kaiseki, Karuizawa, near Naka Karuizawa Station

    百名店2025
    • Children welcome

    ¥20,000–29,999

    dinner per person, about $130–200

    Lunch ¥4,000–4,999

    Tabelog 3.65

  11. 11

    Benkei Bashi Seki弁慶橋 せき

    Kaiseki, Comoro & Tomi, 10 min walk from Komoro Station

    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥16,500 16,500" Course: Elegant Cours…
    • ¥22,000 22,000 JPY Course" A Gorgeous…
    • ¥33,000 Course: A Luxurious Course Us…
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.61

  12. 12

    Oryori Ikedaお料理 いけだ

    Kaiseki, Saku, 12 min walk from Sakudaira Station

    • Cash only
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays
    • ¥8,500 雪 コース
    • ¥13,000 月 コース
    • ¥22,000 Kaiseki course
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥2,000–2,999

    Tabelog 3.64

  13. 13

    Cresson River Side Storyクレソン リバーサイド ストーリー 旧軽井沢

    French, Karuizawa, near Karuizawa Station

    • UnionPay
    • Online booking
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

    ¥20,000–29,999

    dinner per person, about $130–200

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.58

  14. 14

    Kappou Kiuchi割烹 祺うち

    Kaiseki, Saku, 4 min walk from Sakudaira Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    • ¥18,150 Course
    • ¥24,200 Course
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥15,000–19,999

    Tabelog 3.61

  15. 15

    No One's Recipeノーワンズ レシピ

    French, Karuizawa, 19 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station

    • Children welcome

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥3,000–3,999

    Tabelog 3.46

  16. 16

    Chez Kusamaシェ草間

    French, Karuizawa, 22 min walk from Karuizawa Station

    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥10,000–14,999

    Tabelog 3.44

  17. 17

    Trattoria Creatta Karuizawa

    Italian, Karuizawa, near Karuizawa Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥2,500 Kids Dinner Plate
    • ¥4,500 For those who want to enjoy c…
    • ¥4,500 Kids Dinner Course
    • +4 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥4,000–4,999

    Tabelog 3.36

  18. 18

    Kutsukake Diningくつかけダイニング

    Kaiseki, Karuizawa, 6 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station

    • Cards accepted
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥2,000–2,999

    Tabelog 3.42

  19. 19

    Japanese cuisine Karatsu日本料理 からまつ

    Kaiseki, Karuizawa, 11 min walk from Karuizawa Station

    • Cards accepted
    • Children welcome
    • ¥21,470 Wagyu Beef Fillet Aburi-yaki
    • ¥24,860 Miyabi Course
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥5,000–5,999

    Tabelog 3.41

  20. 20

    Sonoriteソノリテ

    French, Karuizawa, 19 min walk from Karuizawa Station

    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥21,753 Dinner course
    • per person, tax incl. · 20% above the list median

    Lunch ¥5,000–5,999

    Tabelog 3.36

  21. 21

    RUZE classique

    French, Karuizawa, 15 min walk from Karuizawa Station

    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
    • ¥19,800 Dinner course
    • ¥11,000 Lunch course
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥10,000–14,999

    Tabelog 3.35

  22. 22

    Bon Papaボンパパ

    French, Karuizawa, near Shinano Oiwake Station

    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥10,000–14,999

    Tabelog 3.30

  23. 23

    Matsumoto Kan松本館

    Kaiseki, Matsumoto, 17 min walk from Kita-Matsumoto Station

    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Vegetarian options
    • Closed Mondays

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.15

  24. 24

    song

    Restaurants, Comoro & Tomi, near Higashi Komoro Station

    • English-speaking staff
    • Online booking
    • Cards accepted
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥19,800 Seasonal course
    • per person · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.08

  25. 25

    Shola

    French, Karuizawa, near Naka Karuizawa Station

    • Online booking
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

    ¥20,000–29,999

    dinner per person, about $130–200

    Tabelog 3.09

  26. 26

    MIYAKE AKIRA KiriMIYAKE AKIRA 霧

    Kaiseki, Narai & Kisofukushima

    • English menu
    • Cards accepted
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥27,500 Dinner course
    • per person, tax incl. · 52% above the list median

    Lunch ¥4,000–4,999

    Tabelog 3.09

  27. 27

    Bistecca Naokiビステッカナオキ

    Italian, Karuizawa, near Karuizawa Station

    • English menu
    • Online booking
    • Children welcome
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Thursdays

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥36,000 Bistecca Rosso Course
    • ¥42,000 Bistecca Filet Course
    • ¥48,000 Kinianana Beef Course (for 4…
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 99% above the list median

    Lunch ¥20,000–29,999

    Tabelog 3.05

  28. 28

    La Vigne Dining Fudo

    French, Hakuba & Otari, near Hakuba Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥16,940 Autumn Delicacies Standard Fr…
    • ¥16,940 Teppan-Yaki Course ◆ Enjoy Ap…
    • ¥16,940 Autumn Delicacies Standard Fr…
    • +5 more · per person, tax incl. · 15% below the list median

    Lunch ¥3,000–3,999

    Tabelog 3.06

  29. 29

    Sushi Yumoto鮨 湯もと

    Sushi, Nagano & Nakajo, 8 min walk from Shiyakushomae Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays and Sundays

    ¥20,000–29,999

    dinner per person, about $130–200

    Tabelog 3.07

  30. 30

    Seminare KaruizawaSeminare 輕井澤

    Organic, Karuizawa, near Shinano Oiwake Station

    • Cards accepted
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥19,800 Dinner Inspiration Course – O…
    • ¥19,800 Lunch Inspiration Course – Om…
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥15,000–19,999

    Tabelog 3.07

  31. 31

    vase

    French, Karuizawa, near Miyota Station

    • Children welcome
    • Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
    • ¥17,600 Omakase Course
    • ¥6,600 Vegan Afternoon Tea
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.06

  32. 32

    Tempura Sen no Ne天麩羅 千の音

    Tempura, Matsumoto, 13 min walk from Matsumoto Station

    • Cash only
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Thursdays
    • ¥22,000 Omakase
    • ¥22,000 Omakase (Friday Dinner / )
    • ¥22,000 Omakase - For Families with C…
    • +9 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥4,000–4,999

    Tabelog 3.06

  33. 33

    Hanare Miyoshi離れ みよし

    Wagyu, Matsumoto, 16 min walk from Matsumoto Station

    • PayPay
    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    • ¥11,000 Karamatsu Enjoy the Flavors o…
    • ¥12,925 Karamatsu ~ KARAMATSU ~ + Ann…
    • ¥15,400 Keyaki Enjoy Horse Meat and S…
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 39% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.02

  34. 34

    Bistro Figaroビストロフィガロ

    French, Tateshina, Shirakaba & Chino

    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.05

  35. 35

    Shin

    Kaiseki, Karuizawa, near Karuizawa Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Children welcome
    • ¥25,300 Chef's Omakase Course: A Tast…
    • ¥34,300 Course + Pairing "Non-Alcohol…
    • ¥36,300 Course + Pairing "Wine & Sake…
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl. · 40% above the list median

    Tabelog 3.01

  36. 36

    Niku Ryori Suehiro肉料理すえひろ

    Wagyu, Matsumoto, 11 min walk from Matsumoto Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥8,000 Charcoal Grilled Yakiniku and…
    • ¥13,000 Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku and…
    • ¥18,000 Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku and…
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 56% below the list median

    Lunch ¥4,000–4,999

    Tabelog 3.03

  37. 37

    Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini和牛 鉄板焼 おきに

    Teppanyaki, Karuizawa, 8 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays
    • ¥11,000 Okini's "Yakiniku
    • ¥19,800 Okini "Mountain Steak" (Avail…
    • ¥22,000 Okini ◆ Luxurious 7-Dish Kobe…
    • +4 more · per person, tax incl. · 39% below the list median

    Lunch ¥10,000–14,999

    Tabelog 3.00

  38. 38

    Matsutake to Tennen Kinoko no Oshokuji Dokoro Aki Aji松茸と天然きのこのお食事処 秋あじ

    Kaiseki, Iida & Oshika, near Shimodaira Station

    • Children welcome

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Lunch ¥10,000–14,999

    Tabelog 3.02

  39. 39

    Vive Hakuba

    Italian, Hakuba & Otari, near Hakuba Station

    • English menu
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Vegetarian options

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

  40. 40

    Matsumoto Samurai松本侍

    Kaiseki, Matsumoto, 17 min walk from Kita-Matsumoto Station

    • UnionPay
    • English menu
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

    ¥30,000–39,999

    dinner per person, about $200–270

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How to book these 41, and what they charge

20 of these 41 publish a dinner course on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or their own website. 13 publish a lunch course, at a median of ¥8,000 (56% below the dinner median). 12 can be booked online in English, 10 online in Japanese only, 17 by phone only and 2 publish neither a phone number nor online booking. The services that cover the most of them: Ikyu Restaurant (18, in Japanese), TableCheck (10), Pocket Concierge (3).

BookingLanguageRestaurantsLeast expensive dinner course
TableCheckEnglish10¥10,000 · ca'enne
Pocket ConciergeEnglish3¥10,000 · ca'enne
Ikyu RestaurantJapanese only18¥8,000 · Niku Ryori Suehiro
By phone only—17—
No phone or online booking published—2—

Each restaurant counted once for every service it takes bookings through; the least expensive dinner course is the lowest among the restaurants that service covers, as published on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or the restaurant's website.

About kid-friendly fine dining in Karuizawa & Nagano

The highest rated on Tabelog are Yukimoto, Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna, and ca'enne.

12 of the 41 can be booked online; the others take reservations by phone, usually in Japanese, which is where a hotel concierge helps. 36 accept credit cards. 27 also serve lunch, often the easier and cheaper way in.

Questions visitors ask

How much does high-end fine dining cost in Karuizawa & Nagano?

Dinner at the 41 restaurants listed here ranges from ¥15,000 to ¥99,999 per person, and a typical dinner costs about ¥24,000: 21 at ¥15,000–19,999, 15 at ¥20,000–29,999, 3 at ¥30,000–39,999, and 2 at ¥40,000 and up, by Tabelog's dinner budgets. 20 of them publish a dinner course; the least expensive one at each has a median price of ¥18,100.

Which restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano have won awards?

Yukimoto, Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna, ca'enne, Ryosha Umanojo, Manpei Hotel Main Dining Room, and Shogetsu, among 8 in total, have won The Tabelog Award or been selected for a Tabelog 100 list.

Can I book fine dining in Karuizawa & Nagano online?

Yes for 12 of the 41: they can be booked online in English, most through TableCheck (10) and Pocket Concierge (3). 10 more take online bookings in Japanese only. 17 take bookings by phone only, often in Japanese; a hotel concierge can call.

Are children allowed at high-end fine dining restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano?

It depends on the restaurant: 41 say children are welcome and 0 do not admit young children. Each listing shows the restaurant's policy where it has one.