Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini
和牛 鉄板焼 おきに
Teppanyaki in Karuizawa, Nagano, 6 min walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station
Our analysis
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Nagano have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 51% of the high-end restaurants in Nagano in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 7 teppanyaki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥5,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV Karuizawa Teppanyaki | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Manpei Hotel Hinoki | #3 | ¥21,505 | ¥18,975 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| La Vigne Dining Fudo | — | ¥15,400 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini | — | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Naka-Karuizawa | Mon |
| HanaRestaurant | — | ¥13,310 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| La Soie(Katakura Silk Hotel) | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kami-Suwa | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-6681 (+81-50-5456-6681 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
黒毛和牛100％ ハンバーグステーキ【ランチ限定
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr at the table
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Special Kuroge Wagyu Tenderloin Steak 100g [Only Lunch
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (7)
- ◯MENU
- Salad
- Special Wagyu Tenderloin Steak 100g
- Rice
- Miso Soup
- Sherbet
- items in total
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,300 more than the one above
Special Selected Black Wagyu Tenderloin Steak 150g (Lunch Only)
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Wagyu
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Okini's "Yakiniku
12 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Wagyu
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
0.3% Kobe Beef Strip Loin Steak 【Lunch Only
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Kobe beef
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Okini "Mountain Steak" (Available for 2 or more people)
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kobe beef
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)
- MENU
- Seasonal dish
- Kobe Beef Nigiri Sushi
- Seasonal vegetable salad
- to share)
- Grilled vegetables and garlic chips
- Meal - Choose one of three:
- Freshly steamed rice
- Garlic rice with chirimen sansho and shiso + JPY 1,200
- Sherbet for dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
Okini ◆ Luxurious 7-Dish Kobe Beef Feast
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Shabu-shabu
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Private Room Charge: 5,000 yen *No charge for groups of three or more, including children, or for customers with dogs. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 15:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual Smart |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Pet friendly (Good for pets), English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
6 min walk (510 m) from Naka-Karuizawa Station.
- Leave Naka-Karuizawa Station and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 440 m.
Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini is on your right.
On your right
Look for
和牛 鉄板焼 おきに
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
和牛 鉄板焼 おきに長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉3215-19
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3215-19 Nagakura Karuizawa Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0111 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Nakakaruizawa Station on the Shinano Railway. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Private Room Charge: 5,000 yen *No charge for groups of three or more, including children, or for customers with dogs.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini?
Naka-Karuizawa Station, about 6 minutes on foot (510 m).
Does Wagyu Teppanyaki Okini have a dress code?
Casual Smart
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.