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.

From Sonmin-Shokudo
News

  • Tickets will be issued at the store starting 30 minutes before the store opens.
  • Depending on the waiting situation, we may close the registration early.
  • To celebrate the "Winter Hot Pot Fair", we will be offering a different menu to our regular menu.

Recommended Winter Menu

Wagyu beef hotpot with Japanese pepper and soba noodles

This hot pot allows you to enjoy fatty Wagyu beef with fragrant mushrooms and seasonal vegetables. The umami of the mushrooms seeps into the kelp broth, creating a deep flavor. Sansho pepper, which adds a spicy accent to the flavor, is served separately. Please enjoy as much as you like. Shabu-shabu the Wagyu beef and wrap it with mushrooms and mizuna, which is in season from winter.

Beef tripe hotpot and Chinese noodles

The aroma of garlic will whet your appetite in this beef tripe hotpot. The deep-flavored hotpot base is made with Shinshu miso and white miso, and you can enjoy the fatty beef tripe together with plenty of crunchy chives, cabbage, and other vegetables. This hotpot will warm you up, making it the perfect winter dish.

Throwing soba noodles

This is a specialty hot pot at Sonmin Shokudo, which can be enjoyed in the style of Shinshu's local dish "Touji Soba." The broth made from bonito and kelp, six kinds of fragrant mushrooms, and meatballs that you add yourself create a deep flavor similar to a combination broth. Place the soba in a basket, "toss" it into the hot pot, heat it up, and enjoy.

Winter Hot Pot Fair Menu Information

Business Information

Opening hours
11: 30-21: 30 (L.O20: 30)
*Only dinner service (from 3:17) is available on the third Wednesday of every month.
Phone

0267-44-3571

Reservation of seats

We do not accept reservations. We will guide you in order at the ticket issuing machine at the store.

Number of seats

90 seats

Admission of pets

Only 1 seat available (we will guide you in order)

Wi-Fi

Yes

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?

We have a list of allergens available. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee removal.