Myoko

Dining Guide
2014-2015

The best from the heart of Japan’s Snow CountryPhoto courtesy © Grant Gunderson

Welcome to Myoko!
You’ve had a great day on the slopes, or out exploring some of the rich culture of the area.
You’re hungry. You’re thirsty. We can help.
Compared to many Japanese ski areas, Myoko is a compact village—a real ski town thathas grown up naturally. And that means a good selection of great food close by in the manyfriendly local restaurants.
Many places can easily be reached on foot in the Akakura area, the location of most of thelarger hotels in town, and of the majority of restaurants and bars. It’s only about a 10-minute
walk between Akakura and Shin (“new”) Akakura, where there are more dining options.
Ikenotaira and Myoko Onsen/Taguchi (the residential area of the town), add even more
possibilities, but you’ll want to travel by car or van to get between these and other areas(see the map on pages 14 and 15, and the area image on page 26). From this year, the Night
Shuttle will be running between all the areas during January and February. Check with the
Myoko Tourist Office (www.myoko.tv/english) for full schedules.
For easy understanding, the brochure is color-coded by area:
AkakuraMyoko Onsen

Shin-Akakura

Taguchi

Ikenotaira
Each listing also includes a QR code; use the camera on your mobile device to find thelocation of the restaurant on Google Maps, then just navigate from your current location.
Free QR code reading apps are available for all platforms.
So now you’ve got the information you need: get out there and enjoy the delicious flavors
Myoko has to offer! You’ll soon be saying, Gochisosama deshita! (the almost untranslatable,
polite thing to say to your hosts at the end of the meal).

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Akakura Hotel
CuisineJapaneseHours
6 to 9 pm (entry to 8:30 pm)
Average Price¥2,000 to ¥4,000
Reservations
Required by 3 pm
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, UC, JCB,
American Express,
Diners Club
Address & Contact
486 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2001
www.akakura-hotel.com

Cafe & Bar Jutei (Hotel Korakuso) 樹亭

赤倉ホテル

This major hotel, located right inthe center of the onsen (hot spring)part of town, was one of the top 100
Japanese hotels and ryokan selected byprofessionals in the dining division of thecontest. A nice choice to enjoy a quiet,
elegant, Japanese-style dinner as thesnow falls outside.

CuisineKaraoke/Japanese
ClosedFebruary 15-19
Average Price
From ¥2,000;
fondue ¥3,500/person
Reservations
Requested for large groups;
call from 11 to 11:30 am

Specialties
Shabu shabu, sukiyaki, kaisen nabe(seafood hotpot) and chicken katsu (fried
cutlet).

Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard for total
over ¥20,000

Come in for snacks and drinks, thenhave some fun with the new UGA x
JOYSOUND karaoke unit (¥1,000 perhour). Free WiFi.

Specialties
Special menu of tofu and tokudai Sado
ika ichiyaboshi (extra-large dried squidfrom Sado Island; for groups of four ormore, enjoy Swiss oil fondue (for bothreserve three days in advance), with cold
draft beer, jizaké (local saké) and more.

Address & Contact
34-1 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2120

Location

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Cha Cha (Matsuya Hotel)
CuisineYakitori
Hours
6:30 to 9 pm
Average Price¥1,000 to ¥2,000
Reservations
Not required
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
504 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2045
Location

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A cozy corner inside Matsuya Hotel—agreat place for a cold draft beer and somedelicious yakitori.

Specialties
Try some grilled negima (leeks andwhite meat), momo (thigh), kawa (skin)or tsukune (meatballs), cooked in yourchoice of shio (salt) or tare (sauce). Havea yaki-onigiri—grilled rice ball—madefrom the finest Niigata rice. The draft
beer is always ready on tap; Cha Cha has
a good selection of saké, as well as softdrinks including oolong tea, orange juice,
and ginger ale.

やきとり茶々

Ski Like a Local!
Add an extra touch to your Japan
experience—join the professionals
at Yodel Ski School for an inside
ride in Myoko. Experienced
English-speaking instructors who
can provide a whole new look at
this beautiful area, while you also
improve your skiing.
Established in 1960, Yodel is
Myoko’s oldest ski school; we
provide ski and snowboard lessons,snowshoe and backcountry/
sidecountry tours, and on-piste
guided tours. Competitive rates; SIA
accredited. Please call
0255-87-2232 or visit us on themain street in Akakura.

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Kougakuro Hotel 香嶽楼
CuisineJapanese
Hours
Happy hour 4 to 6pm;
dinner 5:30 to 9 pm
Average Price¥3,500 to ¥5,000
Reservations
Required, by 5 pm ofprevious day
Credit cards
Visa, Master, UC,
American Express

Stop by after skiing for happy hour (draft
beer ¥500), then stay on for dinner in thislong-established Japanese inn. The chef
will tempura your choice of seasonalfavorites; also enjoy sushi and shabu shabu.

Specialties• Mochi buta (rich pork) shabu shabu andsushi ¥3,780• Daily nabe (hotpot) Japanese set menu
¥3,780• Add tempura; your favorites from ¥108/
item

Address & Contact
116 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2036
www.myoko-kougakuro.jp/
english/Style
KaraokeHours
8 pm to 1 am
Average Price¥3,000 to ¥4,000
Reservations
Not necessary; can be madeup to 2 pm the same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact389-17 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-3001
kotobukirou.com/pub.html
Location

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CuisineJapaneseHours
11 am to 9 pm
Average Price¥1,000Reservations
No
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
549 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2792
Location

Location

Kotobuki

Koyama 食堂こやま

パブラウンジ 寿
Just a few seconds off Akakura’s mainstreet, Kotobuki is a karaoke snack—a
pub dedicated to Japan’s singalong
tradition.

Specialties
Light snacks, as well as the daily menus
that the owner is particularly proudof—don’t worry if a little singing getsyou hungry!

Located in a convenient location justabove the main street between Hotel
Refre and Manari curry house, Koyama
is a family-run restaurant providing
generous servings of good, solid
Japanese food.

Specialties
Koyama’s recommendations include
ramen, gyoza, shogayaki-don (pork withginger, on rice), gyoza teishoku (set meal),sausages.

Manari カレーショップ 真奈里
CuisineIndian curry
Hours
8 am to 4 pm; 5 to 9 pm
Average Price¥600 to ¥1,000
Reservations
No
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact549-55 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2224

Hotel Mumon ホテル無門

On the main street of Akakura, on thecorner close to Yodel Ski School on themain street, and across from Myoko
Snowsports. Open throughout the day,ready whenever you need a little spicein your life!

Hours
6 to 9 pm (last order at 8 pm)

Specialties

Reservations
Required by day before(by phone); not required forlunch

Authentic Indian curries. Several varieties
are available, served with naan, riceand salad. Vegetarian curry available.
Families are welcome; curries suitablefor children (meaning not too spicy) areavailable.

Location

ClosedWednesdays
Average Price¥1,000 to ¥5,000

Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
93-4 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2266

Set in the woods and just down the hillon the north side of Akakura, the Hotel
Mumon serves Western dishes with a
special emphasis on fine beef. A quick
getaway for an enjoyable dinner justoutside the bustle of the main street.

Specialties
Beef stew, tongue stew, om raisu(flavored rice wrapped in an omlet),hamburger and pastas. By reservation,sukiyaki, shabu shabu and steak alsoavailable.

Location

Mr. Burger
CuisineBurgers, crêpes,Japanese dishes
Hours
9 am to 9 pm
Average Price¥500 to ¥2,000
Reservations
No
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact469-10 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-3012
www.akakura.net
Location

In Hotel Senke, toward the top of theslope on the Akakura main street. Mr.
Burger features original burgers, side
dishes and a great selection of crêpes forwhen you just need something sweet.

Specialties
Big hamburgers, more than 40 varietiesof crêpes, fried chicken, edamame, cold
Asahi Dry beer.

Aoyama Sports

Ski and Snowboard Rental Shop, Myoko
Aoyama Sports is the largest ski rental operation in Akakura, with the village’s best
selection and service. We have two rental shops in Akakura; one near the Arai
Shinyo Kinko Bank, one near Matsuya Hotel.
We hot wax all our skis and boards before they go out for rental. All our staff
members are keen boarders and siers, with lots of local knowledge.
Aoyama Sports provides regular skis, powder skis, snowboards, bindings, boots,
jackets, pants, gloves as well as hot waxing and more—almost everything you needfor a great Myoko trip!
Aoyama Sports

8Bank-area branch: 87-2338
Matsuya Hotel-area branch: 87-2240
email: ski@apost.plala.or.jp
http://www9.plala.or.jp/aoyamasports/aoyama/englishtop.htm(Please note that English-speakers may not always be available)

All major credit cards acceptedPomodoro
CuisineItalianHours
11 am to 2 pm; 5 to 9 pm
Average Price¥950 to ¥1,430
Reservations
Not required
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard,
American Express
Address & Contact
585-83 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-3014

ポモドーロ
On the main street of Akakura, acrossfrom Hotel Furuya. Pizza baked in awood-fired Italian pizza oven; each pizza
made fresh to order—and served hot andcrispy. Pasta, salads, wine and beer.

Fuel your skiing!
While you’re out enjoying the Myoko powder, you’ll want something warm and satisfying in the tank.
We have just the places to go to, right in the Akakura Onsen Ski Area. Great food, generous servings,
good prices and convenient locations.

Specialties
Pizzas: Pomodoro (minced beef, tomato
and onion), Funghi (mushroom, bacon,
tomato), Calzone (stuffed pizza); pastas:
Carbonara (bacon and egg cream sauce),
Bolognese (meat sauce).

Location

Montagne

Located on the second floor of the Kumado Quad Lift building, Montagne
serves delicious favorites, including (above) shoyu (soy sauce-flavored) ramen,
tori kara mayo don (deep-fried chicken and mayonnaise on rice) and others.

Shibata
CuisineYakiniku, JapaneseHours
11 am to 2 pm; 5:30 to 9 pm
Average Price¥1,000 to ¥3,000
Reservations
Not required; can be made up
to three hours prior to visit
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact549-8 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2936

食堂しばた
A family-run, relaxed and homelike
restaurant. Specializing in yakiniku(Japanese BBQ), but with a wide choiceof other dishes, from light to filling.
English menu available. Enjoy somewine (or beer, saké or shochu) with youryakiniku. On the main street, just below
Hotel Furuya.

Specialties
Wagyu (Japanese beef) set dinner;
katsudon; gyoza; a variety of ramen anddifferent teishoku (set meals).

Yodel Lodge

LocationLong a local favorite for its wide range of both Japanese and Western
dishes. Try (above) our well-known soup-in-a bread-bowl, the Big Katsu
Curry, as well as om raisu (flavored rice in an omlet) and many more.

Montagne: Open 8:30am to 7pm; meals from10

10:30am to 3pm, light snacks and beverages
from 3:30 to 7pm
Yodel Lodge: Open 8:45am to 4pm; meals
from 10:30am to 3:30pm

Shokudoen
CuisineYakiniku, ramen
Hours
11:30 am to 9 pm
Average Price¥2,000 to ¥4,000
Reservations
Not required, but can bemade from the hotel or inpersonCredit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
426-5 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2320

焼肉・ラーメン 食道園
Shokudoen’s focus is on yakiniku(Japanese-style BBQ) and ramen. Enjoy
homemade kimchi, carefully selectedmeats, and a relaxed, informal, at-homeenvironment. Across the street from
Hotel Senke/Mr. Burger.

Specialties
Yakiniku: beef sirloin, beef short ribs,
pork loin, pork short ribs, young chicken,
mixed vegetables, sausages. Wideselection of ramen: Shoyu (soy saucebase), tantanmen (with red chili paste),shio (salty base), miso and more.

Shushokantei (Skate Bar) 酒笑歓亭
Hours
5 pm to 2 am
Average Price¥1,000 to ¥3,500
Reservations
Not required; can be made up
to 4 pm the same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
34-1 Akakura
Tel: 090-4602-0906
Facebook: Shushokantei
Location

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CuisineJapanese; Teishoku set
meals
Hours
11 am to 2 pm; 6 to 9 pm
Average Price
From ¥1,200
Reservations
No
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
585-80 Akakura
Tel: 87-2138

A real Japanese-style, family-run shokudo:a friendly, simple restaurant serving
teishoku (set meals), a selection of side
dishes, cold beer and cold and hot saké.
On the main street, across from Hotel
Furuya.

Specialties
Mix furai teishoku (mixed fried items),
tonkatsu (pork cutlet) teishoku, yakiniku(BBQ meat) teishoku, toriteri yakidon(teriyaki chicken on rice), mabo ramen(ramen with spicy tofu), gyoza.

Location

Location

CuisineJapanese

Tanuki 食堂 たぬき

Good food and drinks; outstanding soundsystem and winter sports videos; Myoko’s
first indoor mini skate ramp; free WiFi;
events throughout the season; and a
genki staff ready to serve you! In the
Hotel Kurakuso building.

Specialties
Fried dishes, chicken wings, kushi(skewered) items; salmon sashimi; shoga
yakidon (ginger and pork on rice), buta
kimchi don (pork and kimchi on rice);seafood salad, edamame, all made with
Koshihikari rice, the best in Japan.

Udon no Fu うどんの歩
CuisineUdon, JapaneseHours
5:30 to 9 pm
(often 6, due to snow!)
Average Price¥800 to ¥1,500
Reservations
At least one day in advance(not available Saturdays)
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
585-83 Akakura
Tel: 0255-87-2088
Location

One of the most popular dinner spots in town,with the least English outside—easy to find,just below Pomodoro on Akakura’s main street,across the street from Furuya. Satisfying dishesof udon wheat noodles in rich stocks.

Specialties
Single-pot servings of udon in miso or shoyu(soy sauce) bases, with ingredients including
tempura, mushrooms, scallops, egg (depending
on item). The adventurous will want to try
the Ika Sumi Udon (udon in squid ink). Ricebowl dishes, tempura, and a wide choice ofbeverages.

Shin-Akakura

Locations

Check with your hotel for the availability of town shuttles, taxis and hotel vans. Local taxis are often very busy atnight, especially during Japanese holidays—be sure and reserve well ahead of time.

Landmark Myokokogen,
HanakoPontaroTo Akakura

To Ikenotaira Ski Area
Night Shuttle bus stop

Night Shuttle bus stop

If you’re partying late in the evening on snowy nights, be careful! Snowplows move very fast and pedestrians
are almost impossible to see. Have fun, take it easy, and save something for tomorrow’s skiing!
To Akakura Kanko Hotel

AkakuraArakin Ramen(5 minutes by car)

To TatraHotel Kurakuso,
Jutei
Kougakuro Hotel

Shushokantei(Skate Bar)
チCha Cha(Hotel Matsuya)

Hotel Mumon

Night Shuttle bus stop down
the road, in front of Kazamidori

Hotel Windsor

Myoko Onsen

Akakura Hotel

Dairai
Myokokogen Hospital

Mr. Burger

Shokudoen

Myokokogen
Post Office

Takasago Sushi
Pomodoro (1F)
Udon no Fu (B1)
TanukiBus stop for night shuttle

KoyamaManari14

To Shin-Akakura; stop for shuttle buses
200 meters down the road on the left

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Taguchi
Set in one of Myokokogen’s wholly residential
areas, there are no major landmarks around
Miyagawa Sushi—but every taxi driver and hotel
owner in town knows the location. Night shuttle
stops in front (when operating).

Enjoy it Myoko-style!

Yabu Soba

Kotobuki

Shibata

Eika

Hotel Kofukan

You’re ready not just to eat the best local dishes:
you want to enjoy dining the local way. Here aresome hints:• Slurp your noodles: it cools them, and keeps thejuice off your shirt. This requires practice, but withthese flavors, it’s not painful work.
• Pour for your buddy. Japanese beer bottles aredesigned for pouring in a glass, not knocking backalone. Japanese will pour for each other, and makesure the other person’s glass is full (yes, it can be
dangerous).
• Saying kampai! at the start of the session. The
local “bottoms up” can be repeated as needed.
• Pour for your host. Particularly at izakayaor one-man operations, you can’t go wrong byoffering to share that bottle.

To Shin-Akakura

While many of the hotels and restaurants are concentrated in the Akakura area, there are lots of other places
to go for a dinner out in Myoko. The maps on these pages give the actual locations of the facilities listed in thisguide. While Akakura and Shin-Akakura are fairly close to each other (about a 10 minute walk between them),
you’ll want to arrange for transportation to Ikenotaira, Myoko Onsen and Taguchi, as well as to the Akakura
Kanko Hotel—particularly if the snow really starts to fall!

Ikenotaira

Aqua Bar アクアバー
CuisineCocktails and beverages;
Akakura Kanko Hotel’s bar
Hours
5 to 10:30 pm
Average Price¥2,000Reservations
No
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB,
American Express, Diners

The Aqua Bar is in an elegant setting overlooking
the water terrace at the top of the Akakura Kanko
Hotel. Enjoy fantastic views of the moonlit hills, orthe falling snow shimmering on the surface of thewater. A delightful late-night alternative for a quiet,
relaxing drink—a touch of urban elegance in thenatural beauty of Myoko.

Specialties
Everything from classic cocktails to Aqua Bar
originals.

Les Sorbiers メインダイニングルーム「ソルビエ」
CuisineFrench; the Akakura Kanko
Hotel’s main dining room
Hours
6 to 9 pm
Average Price¥9,500Reservations
RequiredCredit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB,
American Express, Diners

Address & Contact
216 Tagiri
Tel: 0255-87-2501
www.akhjapan.com

Address & Contact
216 Tagiri
Tel: 0255-87-2501
www.akhjapan.com

Location

Location

The Akakura Kanko Hotel’s main dining
room, Les Sorbiers French Restaurant,
serves French cuisine using the best
ingredients available. Enjoy fresh seafoodfrom the nearby Sea of Japan; superior
Japanese beef; and carefully selected
fine vegetables and fruits. An ideal
location for a celebration, or a refineddinner for two.

Specialties
Full-course French dinner; special menus.

Shirakaba 旬彩ダイニング「白樺」
CuisineAkakura Kanko Hotel’sJapanese restaurant
Hours
6 to 9 pm
Average PriceJapanese dining: ¥9,500
Sushi: ¥13,500
Reservations
Required: by 4 pm forJapanese, by 2 pm for sushi
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB,
American Express, Diners
Address & Contact
216 Tagiri
Tel: 0255-87-2501
LocationWith the Japan Sea very close to Myoko,
Shirakaba serves the very best andfreshest seafood available, as well as
select meats and other ingredients. Enjoy
the elegance and varied flavors of kaisekiryori (course Japanese dinner). The sushi
counter provides a delicate and diverse
sushi kaiseki dinner. Beverages include a
selection of fine saké.

Specialties
Japanese: Kaiseki ryori, shabu shabu,
sukiyaki. Sushi counter: sushi kaiseki(course dinner).

Heavenly Vie w : t h e pro mi s e o f a w h o l e n e w s pa e x pe r i e n ce .
Treatment using the delicate touch of the therapist’s warm hand exceeds any mechanical therapy.

Located in the Akakura Kanko Hotel, the Heavenly View Earth Spa by Clarins provides a wonderful way tocompletely relax, and to complete a great day in Myoko. The treatment uses the products of Clarins, Europe’s
leading skin care brand.
Spend some special time,at our Heavenly View Earth Spa by Clarins.

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Open daily 1 to 9 pm; reservations through the
Akakura Kanko Hotel Front Desk, 0255-87-2501

Pontaro
CuisineJapaneseHours
6 to 10 pm; lunches servedon Saturdays and Sundays
from January to end-March,noon to 2 pm
Average Price¥2,000 to ¥4,000
Reservations
Full tables can be reserved
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
218-2 Tagiri
Tel: 0255-87-3662
www.ne.jp/asahi/izakaya/
pontaro/居酒屋 ぽん太郎
An izakaya—Japanese-style restaurant/
pub—Pontaro serves a wide variety ofsmall dishes with an excellent selectionof beer, shochu and Niigata jizaké.
Located just two minutes down a slope
below the Akakura Kanko Ski Area. A
great way to enjoy a quiet evening in Yuki
Guni (Snow Country).

Specialties
Yakitori, yamaimo (mountain potato)
steak, tofu hamburger, inaka (countrystyle) pizza. Saké tasting sets.

Hotel Windsor
CuisineWestern and JapaneseHours
6 to 8 pm
Average Price¥900 to ¥1,800
Reservations
Full tables can be reserved
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB,
American Express, Diners,
DiscoverAddress & Contact
1435-1 Taguchi
Tel: 78-7066
www.windsor-myoko.com

Just over the bridge below the Akakura
Kanko Ski Area, Hotel Windsor’s
restaurant has a classic feeling, andserves both Western and Japanesedishes. The chef, a veteran of a famous
Osaka hotel, also bakes fresh bread daily.

Specialties
Beef stew with homemade bread;omraisu (rice in an omelet covering) withdemi-glace sauce; beef stew; sukiyaki
teishoku (sukiyaki in a dinner set); chashu(braised pork) ramen.

Location

Location

Enjoy More Myoko
Whether you’re an experienced skier or boarder, or have neverbeen on skis in your life (or are somewhere in between),
Dancing Snow has a Myoko adventure for everyone! Get out inthe woods and on the hills, and experience a new dimension ofthis beautiful place.
• Snow hiking takes you on light skis or snowshoes into thesnowy forest; a hot lunch (maybe a little wine) and a fun slide
back to base
• Full-day tours to local peaks—private tours available• Spring and fall multi-day tours• Telemark and powder lessons• Rainy day alternatives (OK, not on the snow, but definitely
fun—see our website!)
Our experienced, bilingual guides are ready to share a new
Myoko outdoor experience with you.

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www.dancingsnow.com

info@dancingsnow.com 87-3277/090-1433-1247

Arakin Ramen
CuisineJapanese/ramen
Hours
9 am to 11 pm (last ordertaken at 10:30)
Average Price¥1,000Reservations
Can be made by calling
before 5 pm of same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
2417-15 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-2150
www.arakinramen.com/

あらきんラーメン

Located on the opposite corner fromLandmark Myokokogen, Arakin Ramen
specializes in the essential Japanese
food—ramen noodles. More like a
coffeehouse-style spot for lunch, atnight it serves local beer and local saké,
becoming more of an izakaya.

Specialties
Chashu kyabetsu (braised pork andcabbage), negi chashu (leeks and chashu),chashu nin’ninku gohan (chashu andgarlic on rice), shio chashumen (saltflavored ramen with chashu).

HanakoCuisineJapanese
Hours
Sun-Thurs: 6 am to midnight;
Fri, Sat, days before holidays:
6 am to 1 am;
Breaks from 10 to 11 am,
4 to 5 pm
Average Price¥1,000 to ¥4,000
Reservations
Can before 5 pm of same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
2413-11 Sekigawa,Landmark Myokokogen 1F
Tel: 0255-86-5130

Location

Location

Eika 中華料理 栄華
CuisineChineseHours
11:30 am to 2 pm;
5:30 to 9 pm
ClosedTuesdays
Average Price¥570 to ¥1,780
Reservations
Not required, but can bemade by 2 pm of same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
2307-25 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-3072
Location

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Eika is the sole restaurant serving only
Chinese food in the Akakura/Ikenotaira
area. Close to Landmark Myokokogen, thehusband-and-wife team turn out a variety
of rich and warming Chinese dishes.

Specialties
Chinjao rosu (stir-fried pork and peppers),
gyoza, ebi chiri (shrimp in chili sauce),stir-fried chicken with cashews, friedchicken, a variety of ramen and fried
noodle dishes.

食事処 居酒屋花子

Handmade soba noodles are the focus atlunch (but with other specialties as well);
at night Hanako becomes an izakaya. Easy
to find in Landmark Myokokogen.

Specialties
Lunch: Myoko-san set lunch featuring
handmade soba; Myoko Hinode tarekatsudon (Myoko Sunrise pork cutlet withtare sauce, on rice bowl), Myoko-san yaki
chizu katsu kare (Myoko pork cutlet andmelted cheese with curry); Izakaya: grilled
pork skewers, sashimi, and much more.

Tatra Kan (Beer Hall Restaurant) タトラ館
CuisineMulti-cuisine buffet/
local-beer brewery
Hours
5 to 9 pm
Average Price¥3,000Reservations
Required; for two or more
persons
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
2417-15 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-2600
Location

The home of Myokokogen Beer, Tatraprovides a huge buffet spread perfectfor the largest dining space in Myoko.
Choose from a wide range of foods,
from Japanese of all kinds (including
cook-yourself Genghis Khan mutton BBQ),
to Western and Chinese. All-you-can-eat
style, with an option for all-you-can-drink(individual drink purchase available).

Specialties
Genghis Khan BBQ, grilled fish, sushi,
sashimi, tempura, crab, pizza, Chinese
dumplings, desserts.

Dairai
CuisineChineseHours
11 am to 1:30 pm; 5 to 8 pm
Average Price
From ¥1,000
Reservations
No
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
145 Taguchi
Tel: 0255-86-3371
www.dairai.com

大来
A friendly, family-owned and operated
Chinese restaurant in the Myoko Onsen
area (very close to the Myoko Post Office,and almost directly across from Myoko
Hospital). Reasonably-priced, generous
servings of delicious Chinese favorites—
great with a cold draft beer.

Specialties
Famous for its san ramen (hot and sour
ramen), tanmen (vegetable ramen) andgyoza (dumplings).

Location

Hotel Kofukan
CuisineJapanese and Western
Hours
6 to 9 pm
Average Price￥¥3,000
Reservations
Required; reserve by 4 pm ofsame day by phone or email
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB
Address & Contact
643-11 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-2046
homepage2.nifty.com/
kofukan/e-index.htm
kofukan2@nifty.com
Location

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妙高・山里の湯宿

This long-established Japanese-styleinn (in a modern building) takes pride inpresenting kaiseki ryori. Enjoy a generous
selection of saké—the ideal complement
to kaiseki. Dining guests may also enjoy
the hotel’s natural onsen (normally ¥700).

Specialties
Three set menus at ¥3,000 each: 1. shabu
shabu, tempura, sashimi, side dishes; 2.
yose nabe (hot pot), tempura, sashimi,side dishes; 3. steak, salad, soup, rice,miso shiru (soup), dessert.

香風館

Second Step JY セカンドステップ JY
CuisineFrenchHours
5 to 11 pm
Average Price¥3,500Reservations
Not required; can be madeup to one hour prior to visit
Credit cards
Visa, MasterCard, JCB,
American Express
Address & Contact
680 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-3310
www.2ndstepjy.com

Second Step JY is right in the home of
Jin and Yasuko (JY) Sato, who serve
Provence-style cuisine with Italian andJapanese influences, using the very best
regional seafood, meat and vegetables.
Cocktails, beer and extensive wine list.
Happy to create individualized menus, oradjust for special needs or allergies.

Specialties
Everything from starters to desserts,
including fish and meat main dishes,
pastas, pizzas, salads. Featuring Jin’s
original salad dressings.

Average Price¥1,600Reservations
Requested; call by 3 pm of
the same day
Credit cards
Cash only
Address & Contact
721-1 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-3052
takasagomaru.sakura.ne.jp/
takasagozushi/
Location

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Hours
11 am to 2 pm; 5 to 8 pm
ClosedTuesdays
Average Price
From ¥630
Reservations
Can be made by telephone
up to one hour before visit
Credit cards
Cash only

Location

Sushi Takasago 高砂寿司
Hours
5:30 to 9:30 pm

CuisineJapanese

Address & Contact
720-1 Sekigawa
Tel: 0255-86-2146

Location

CuisineSushi

Yabu Soba やぶそば

A family-owned and operated restaurant,
Takasago is in the Myoko Onsen area,
close to the Myokokogen Post Office. The
best seafood from the nearby Sea of Japanis used to create delicious sushi. Enjoy the
magic of hand-formed nigirizushi.

Specialties
The chef especially recommends the
tokujozushi (extra-special set), josushi(special set), maguro akami to chutoro
moriawase (assortment of red meat andfatty tuna).

As the name implies, Yabu Soba’s focus
is on its handmade soba noodles. It’s aplace where you can relax and enjoy adrink with your meal. A wide range ofother meals are available as well. Acrossfrom Myokokogen Post Office.

Specialties
Tempura soba and udon, katsudon (ricebowl topped with pork cutlet), tendon(rice bowl topped with tempura), chuka
soba (Chinese-style noodles), yudofu(simmered tofu), tenzaru (cold soba with
tempura).

Sushi Miyagawa すし処 美や川CuisineSushi
Hours
5 to 10 pm
ClosedMondays
Average Price
From ¥1,500
Reservations
Can be made by telephone
Credit cards
Cash only

Miyagawa’s focus is on traditional andgenuine Japanese-style sushi, using thebest seasonal fish available from the
Sea of Japan. The ippin ryori—individual
dishes—are also recommended. Best
reached by taxi or shuttle.

Specialties
Sashimi moriawase (assorted sashimi),
buri kamayaki (grilled amberjack collar),josushi (special sushi set), tokujozushi(extra-special sushi set), norimaki (sushi
rolls, wrapped in nori).

Address & Contact
930-174 Taguchi
Tel: 0255-86-4935
Location

A little perspective: here
are the areas covered bythis brochure, seen from ahigher angle. As can be seen,some are a short hike apart,others need some transport(especially when it snows!).

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Photo courtesy © Grant Gunderson

The end of a great day;The start of a memorable night
The fun doesn’t end in Myoko when you come down from the hills.
Now it’s time to get something good to eat, to talk with the locals,
to tell a few tall tales and learn something new. And there’s plenty
to enjoy!
Myoko has a unique feeling that more and more people are coming tounderstand. The Japanese have known this for centuries; first for thewarming, therapeutic onsen hot springs, and later for the incredible snowfall.
Friendly, welcoming and warm. And delicious.
Year-round, this is a very special place. Welcome to Myoko!

Myoko Tourist Office291-1 Taguchi (near Myokokogen Station)
Phone: 0255-86-3911 (English speakers not always available)
info@myoko.tv

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