Shin

How it compares

Kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.

For international visitors

How to book Shin

1. The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
2. Call 0267-31-5965 (+81-267-31-5965 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.

• Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Courses and prices

As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

1. 

   Chef's Omakase Course: A Taste of the Seasons, A Moment of Japanese Cuisine

   2 hr at the table

   • Seasonal ingredients
   • Sashimi

   What is served (16)

   1. Appetizers
   2. Seasonal assorted appetizers
   3. Second Soup
   4. Depth residing in clear broth
   5. Sashimi
   6. The scent of the sea brought to the highlands
   7. Grilled Dish
   8. The art of grilling, seasonal blessings served on a plate
   9. Main Plate
   10. A dish embodying the essence of the highlands
   11. Simmered Dish
   12. Flavorful simmered dish, a plate shimmering in tranquility
   13. Rice
   14. A bowl of freshly cooked rice
   15. Dessert
   16. Sweetness lingering on the palate

   ¥25,300

   per person, tax incl., ≈$170

   Cheapest

2. 

   Course + Pairing "Non-Alcoholic" 7 Types

   2 hr at the table

   • Seasonal ingredients
   • Sashimi

   Drinks pairing included

   What is served (16)

   1. Appetizers
   2. Seasonal Assorted Appetizers
   3. Second Course
   4. Depth in Clear Soup
   5. Sashimi
   6. Ocean Aroma from the Highlands
   7. Grilled Dish
   8. The Art of Cooking, Seasonal Delights on a Plate
   9. Main Plate
   10. The Essence of the Highlands on One Plate
   11. Simmered Dish
   12. Flavorful Simmered Dish, A Plate Shining in Tranquility
   13. Rice
   14. Final Touch, Steamed Rice
   15. Dessert
   16. Sweetness of Aftertaste

   ¥34,300

   per person, tax incl., ≈$230

   ¥9,000 more than the one above

3. 

   Course + Pairing "Wine & Sake" 7 Types

   2 hr at the table

   • Seasonal ingredients
   • Sashimi

   Drinks pairing included

   What is served (16)

   1. Appetizers
   2. Seasonal assorted appetizers
   3. Soup
   4. Depth residing in clear broth
   5. Sashimi
   6. Aroma of the sea from the highlands
   7. Grilled Dish
   8. The art of grilling, seasonal blessings served on a plate
   9. Main Plate
   10. The essence of the highlands on one plate
   11. Simmered Dish
   12. Flavorful simmered dish, a plate that shines in tranquility
   13. Rice
   14. Rice cooked in a pot
   15. Dessert
   16. Sweetness lingering on the palate

   ¥36,300

   per person, tax incl., ≈$240

   ¥2,000 more than the one above

4. 

   Course + Pairing "Sake" 7 Types

   2 hr at the table

   • Seasonal ingredients
   • Sashimi

   Drinks pairing included

   What is served (16)

   1. Appetizers
   2. Seasonal Assorted Appetizers
   3. Second Soup
   4. Depth in Clear Broth
   5. Sashimi
   6. Ocean Aroma from the Highlands
   7. Grilled Dish
   8. The Art of Cooking, Seasonal Blessings on a Plate
   9. Main Plate
   10. The Essence of the Highlands on One Plate
   11. Simmered Dish
   12. Flavorful Simmered Dish, A Plate Shining in Silence
   13. Rice
   14. Final Touch, Steamed Rice
   15. Sweets
   16. Sweetness of Aftertaste

   ¥37,300

   per person, tax incl., ≈$250

   ¥1,000 more than the one above

The food

Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.

On Instagram

The restaurant's account: @essence_karuizawa

Prices

Opening hours

Seats and rooms

Inside

The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.

Getting there

Location

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