Yukimoto
柚木元
Kaiseki in Iida & Oshika, Nagano, 4 min walk from Iida Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Iida & Oshika
- ¥18,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yukimoto is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Iida & Oshika and 1st of 36 in Karuizawa & Nagano. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,500 (on Ikyu), 12% above the ¥16,500 median of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 3 of them Gold; one of 2 in Karuizawa & Nagano in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 6 of the 36 kaiseki restaurants in Karuizawa & Nagano can be. Good for a private room (for 2 or 4), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukimoto | #1 | ¥18,500 | ¥18,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Iida | Mon |
| Mumyo | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Chino | — |
| Makiyaki Kakehashi | #3 | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 19 min, Karuizawa | 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 |
| Azusa An | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Yukimoto
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0265-23-5210 (+81-265-23-5210 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Lunch
¥42,350
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
Cheapest
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥42,350
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Dress Code at Yukimoto: Please dress elegantly and respectfully when dining with us. Smart casual attire is recommended. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Iida Station.
Also near: Sakuramachi: 10 min · Ina-Kamisato: 21 min
- Leave Iida Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Yukimoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
柚木元
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
柚木元長野県飯田市東和町2-43-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-43-1 Towacho Iida, Nagano 395-0086 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Iida Station on the JR Iida Line. |
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 Yukimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yukimoto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Yukimoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yukimoto?
Iida Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Sakuramachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Yukimoto have a dress code?
Dress Code at Yukimoto: Please dress elegantly and respectfully when dining with us. Smart casual attire is recommended. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.