Shogetsu
昇月
Kaiseki in Azumino, Nagano, near Azumi Oiwake Station
Our analysis
- #7of 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
In our ranking, Shogetsu is 7th of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥17,300 median of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 6 of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamisuwa Ashizawa | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kami-Suwa | — |
| Shogetsu | #7 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Hikariya Higashi | #8 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 17 min, Matsumoto | Wed |
| Japanese cuisine Kasuke | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Benkei Bashi Seki | #10 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Komoro | Sun |
| Oryori Ikeda | #11 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Sakudaira | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Shogetsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0263-83-5405 (+81-263-83-5405 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
茶懐石コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Course
【ご褒美・普段の特別な日に】 ご褒美会席コース 気兼ねないお食事やカジュアルなお集まりにおすすめ
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Course
【デート・恋人と】 華やぎ懐石・特別会席コース デートや記念日・大切な人と彩る特別なひとときに是非
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course
【誕生日、昇進祝い、家族の記念日など】お祝い会席コース ハレの日の良き日を祝う特別なお食事に
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥27,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥5,000 more than the one above
Course
茶懐石コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥3,000 more than the one above
Course
【ご法事・お偲び】 ご法事・ご親族会食コース ご親族で集まる穏やかな時間を落ち着いた空間で
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Kaiseki
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥32,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥2,000 more than the one above
Course
【記念日・特別なハレの日】 特別慶事会席コース ご結納・顔合わせ・結婚記念日、長寿のお祝いなど
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥37,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥5,000 more than the one above
Course
【最高峰・最高級のおもてなし】 最高峰 茶懐石コース 希少食材をふんだんに使った贅沢なお席を
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付、八寸、椀物、刺身、焼き物、炊合せ、ご飯、デザート、抹茶など（約7品前後）
- ご予算について
¥42,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
¥5,000 more than the one above
Course
【9月10月限定】松茸コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Kaiseki
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- ご予算について
¥49,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$330
¥7,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
昇月長野県安曇野市穂高有明矢村8884-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8884-9 Hotakaariake Azumino, Nagano 399-8301 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Azumi Oiwake |
| Directions | We recommend visiting by car or taxi. When entering the address into your navigation system, please input "8884-9 Ariake, Hotaka, Azumino City" (without "Yamura"). |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shogetsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
Can I bring children to Shogetsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Shogetsu?
Azumi Oiwake Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu. Report a correction.