Sushi Inukai
鮨 いぬかい
Sushi in Matsumoto, Nagano, 8 min walk from Shimauchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 sushi restaurants in Matsumoto
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sushi Inukai is 1st of the 3 sushi restaurants in Matsumoto and 2nd of 12 in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 36% below the ¥17,300 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 12 sushi restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 50% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Taka | #1 | ¥28,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gondo | — |
| Sushi Inukai | #2 | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Shimauchi | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine Karatsu | #3 | ¥19,210 | ¥5,650 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Karuizawa | — |
| Sushi Atago | #4 | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karuizawa | — |
| Fujinami Sushi | #5 | ¥18,000 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Matsumoto | Mon |
| Sushi Yumoto | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shiyakushomae | Mon, Sun |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Inukai
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0263-55-7457 (+81-263-55-7457 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
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)
Lunch course
【おまかせランチコース】8貫のコース
Lunch · 1–4 guests
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- For International Reservations
- Only cash is accepted for checkout.
¥5,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Course
【おまかせコース】12貫～14貫のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- For International Reservations
- Only cash is accepted for checkout.
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course
【おまかせコース】おつまみ3品程度＋お鮨8貫のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 3 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- For International Reservations
- Only cash is accepted for checkout.
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course
【おまかせコース】おつまみ5、6品程度＋お鮨8貫のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 6 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- For International Reservations
- Only cash is accepted for checkout.
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:30, 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
8 min walk (620 m) from Shimauchi Station.
Also near: Shimatakamatsu: 22 min
- Leave Shimauchi Station and walk south-east for 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 390 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
Sushi Inukai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 いぬかい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 いぬかい長野県松本市島内4252-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4252-7 Shimauchi Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0851 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | By train. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Inukai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Sushi Inukai closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Inukai?
Shimauchi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (620 m). Shimatakamatsu Station is about 19 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.