People gathering in a “beautiful village”
Hospitality with Shinshu food

Novelist Tatsuo Hori called Karuizawa a ``beautiful village'' in his works.
Sonmin-Shokudo, as its name suggests, is a casual dining restaurant that provides delicious hospitality to people visiting the beautiful village of Karuizawa. Enjoy an original menu based on Shinshu's local cuisine in an open space that takes in the greenery and light of the trees. Please feel free to stop by during your stroll.

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  • If there are many customers waiting to enter the store, we may close the reception early.

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Recommended menu

Autumn Set Meal with Chestnuts and Plenty of Mushrooms

This seasonal set meal allows you to elegantly enjoy the flavors of autumn, centering around fluffy, steamed chestnut rice with its outstanding sweetness and a small hot pot with the rich flavors of eight kinds of mushrooms.

Japanese beef hitsumabushi

Luxurious two-colored bowls of tataki and simmered wagyu beef served with three kinds of condiments. To finish off the dish, you can enjoy it until the end by making it ochazuke-style with bonito stock and beef with sesame dressing.

Soba noodles with plenty of mushrooms

"Touji Soba" is soba noodles served in a hot pot in a "Touji Basket." This is a typical Shinshu soba dish that can be enjoyed by adding chicken meatballs to a hot pot filled with colorful mushrooms at your preferred timing.

Grand Menu Information

Business Information

Business hours
11: 30-21: 30 (LO20: 30)
*Only dinner service (from 17:00) is available on the third Wednesday of every month.
Phone Number

0267-44-3571

Reservation of seats

We do not accept reservations for the restaurant on the first floor.
We will guide you in order using the ticket machine at the storefront.

The "Seasonal Chef's Choice Menu" on the second floor is by reservation only.
Reservations can be made via the link below ↓
https://www.hoshino-area.jp/news/news-5039/
(Reservation deadline: 10:00 AM on the day of the event)

Number of seats

90 seats

Admission of pets

Only one seat is available in the first-floor restaurant (we will seat you in order).

Wi-Fi

drop-off service

Remarks

There is a restroom inside the store, and children's chairs available.
Baby food (7 months, 9 months, 12 months) 500 yen each

Sonmin-ShokudoFAQ

Can you accommodate allergies?

The contents of the meal cannot be changed, so please ask a member of staff to help you choose a dish that does not contain the allergen. However, we cannot guarantee that the allergen will be removed. Thank you for your understanding.

Can I reserve a seat?

We do not accept reservations for the restaurant on the first floor. Please use the ticket machine at the entrance to be seated in order.
Please note that we cannot accommodate requests for specific dates or times.

The "Seasonal Chef's Choice Menu" on the second floor is by reservation only.
Reservations can be made via the link below ↓
https://www.hoshino-area.jp/news/news-5039/
(Reservation deadline: 10:00 AM on the day of the event)

Are pets allowed inside the store?

Pets (dogs) are allowed only in the restaurant on the first floor of this facility.

We only have one seat available inside the restaurant where you can bring your dog.
Also, the number of animals that can fit under the table is limited.
You will be seated as soon as the designated seat becomes available. Please understand that during busy periods, the order in which you are seated may differ from that of other customers.
*Please note that we do not have terrace seating. Pets are seated under tables or in pet strollers.

Also, please refrain from bringing your dog inside the store.

Can I continue feeding my dog ​​if it starts barking?

Please keep your dog quiet under the table or inside a cart.
Also, if your dog barks, moves around excessively, or otherwise disturbs other customers, please take it outside temporarily.
Please be aware that if you do not follow the rules, we may unfortunately have to ask you to leave.

Do you have baby food available? Also, is it possible to bring my own?

We offer baby food for 7-month, 9-month, and 12-month-olds, each priced at 500 yen.
You are also welcome to bring your own food for your children.
We sincerely apologize, but we are unable to reheat any baby food or other items you bring with you. Thank you for your understanding.

Do you have high chairs available?

We offer both cushion-type and table-style chairs to suit your child's age. Please feel free to ask our staff for assistance.

Are there nursing rooms or diaper changing facilities?

Unfortunately, we do not have a nursing room, but there is a multi-purpose restroom on the first floor. It is equipped with a diaper changing station, so please feel free to use it.

I'd like to enjoy my meal while avoiding crowds as much as possible. Are there any recommended times to eat?

Depending on the day, the period between 14 PM and 17 PM is generally less crowded, allowing you to enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace. We hope this information will be helpful when you visit.