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Nozawa Free Theatre

Name: Nozawa Free Theatre
Telephone: +81269855115
Price range: JPY 3,000
Rating: 3.65

野沢自由劇場

3.65

（40 reviews）

JPY 3,000

Robatayaki

Shimotakai-gun Nozawaonsen Mura, Nagano, Japan

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Notice

Closed: Wednesday Service/cover charge: 300 yen (charcoal fee) Payment method: Cash only

Reservations

Accepts reservations・Real-time reservation

Cuisine

Budget

JPY 3,000

Hours

Sunday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Monday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Tuesday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Friday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Saturday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Public holiday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Address

Seating Options

Counter Table

Facilities

No parking

No washlet

No barrier-free

No Wi-Fi

No power

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：Real-time reservation

：Request

：No available seats

：Closed

Reservation Rules

Reservations open at : 2 months in advance

Reservations close at : Reservation day 13:00

Enjoy Nozawa's Free Food Theater

Nozawa Free Theater is a “theater” that takes the form of a self-service stick bar where you pay by the number of skewers. Once seated, choose unpretentiously and freely from the daily selection of skewers as your heart desires. Drinks are self-service as well; you can enjoy local sake from the Hokushin region and other discoveries of the day. Wrapped in the warmth of charcoal, the moment the meal begins feels like a curtain rising. We deliver a delicious experience where you are the star.

Highlights

Ratings

3.65（40 reviews）

4.5~5.0

3.5~4.4

2.5~3.4

1.0~2.4

Food

3.49

Service

3.52

Ambience

4.39

Value

3.73

United States User ratings4.12(1 review)

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Reviews

Steven

@steven-556239

United Kingdom

Jan 14

5.0

Food

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 4,000

Jiyu Gekijo felt less like a restaurant and more like accidentally crashing a secret self‑service izakaya house party. The place is small, smoky, and full of that laid‑back Nozawa Onsen charm that makes you relax the second you walk in. There are 3seating areas, but the counter bar was the jackpot. My husband and I ended up sharing the space with a group of Aussies from Brisbane — and since he’s from the same area, we clicked instantly and were soon drinking, chatting, and trading stories like old friends. Instead of ordering properly, you just wander up and pick your own skewers: meat, seafood, veggies, and the occasional mystery item that only makes sense once it’s cooked. Each stick is cheap, so we chose with our eyes and curiosity, then grilled everything ourselves over red‑hot coals, pretending to be pros while it all sizzled away. With the self‑serve chaos, clinking glasses, and easy conversation, the night just flowed. By the time we stepped back into the cold Nozawa night, we smelled like charcoal and it felt less like we’d “been to a restaurant” and more like we’d been at a Japanese-style house party with friends and my favourite person. And then there was the owner, Kubo‑san — humble, kind, and effortlessly warm. He chatted with us, took photos together, and treated us like regulars, turning a great night into one of those rare, unforgettable memories. **SuGoi**

Jessica

@jessica-974294

Australia

Dec 28, 2025

5.0

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Value

Date and time of your visit: 12, 2025 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 2,500

My family and I had a wonderful experience at the Nozawa Free Theatre izakaya. The couple running the venue were very welcoming and helped us set up for the cooking. There was a large variety of skewers to choose from and they were very reasonably priced. You pay per stick you eat. We had lots!! We were able to cook over coals while enjoying each other's company. We had a standing table set up but there was also seating. My family and I had lots of fun trying all of the different skewers (meat, vege, tempura and seafood). Thank you to our wonderful hosts for the welcoming, delicious and memorable experience!!! When we are back at Nozawa Onsen we will go here again!!

KOJIRO

Jodie

@jodie-309451

Australia

Jan 22

5.0

Food

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 5,000

A delicious range of food for self cooking over charcoal. You can help yourself to drinks and then pay for everything you ate at the end. The staff we welcoming even though we got our reservation time wrong. Remember to bring cash. We ate 38 sticks between the two of us at 150Y each stick

Enormous leek

Toasty warm heater

Fluffy toilet paper cover

Cute bathroom touches

Enormous leek

Toasty warm heater

Fluffy toilet paper cover

Cute bathroom touches

Rian

@rian-459639

Japan

Mar 22

4.5

Food

4.5

Service

Ambience

Value

4.5

Date and time of your visit: 3, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 3,000

Many dishes are made by the owner himself, the atmosphere of the small shop is very nice, and we had a great time chatting with the Australian couple next door.

Kaduo

@kaduo-910132

Japan

Jan 13

5.0

Food

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 4,000

The service was very good. The food was also delicious. I would like to visit again. I definitely recommend it when going to Nozawa Onsen.

Japan

Feb 8

5.0

Food

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 2, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 3,000

I used it after skiing with my children. The staff and other customers were close by, and the atmosphere while waiting for the skewers grilled over charcoal was very relaxing, which was great.

tatsuki

@tatsuki-3741

Japan

Jan 20

5.0

Food

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 3,000

The shop owner and the customers were wonderful people.

Anna

@anna-372608

Japan

Jan 14

5.0

Food

4.5

Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 2,000

Excellent Atmosphere and the skewers are very fun. If you love a great space to chat and enjoy a slower casual dinner, this is the place to go in Nozawa.

jun

@jun-252716

Japan

Apr 1

5.0

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Service

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 3, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 3,000

The atmosphere and comfort that can only be experienced here. I had a great time. If I come to Nozawa, I will come here again.

Aimee

@aimee-298560

Japan

Mar 26

5.0

Food

Service

4.5

Ambience

Value

Date and time of your visit: 3, 2026 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 3,500

This was one of the best reataraunt experiences I’ve ever had !

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Restaurant name

Nozawa Free Theatre

Japanese

野沢自由劇場

Korean

노자와 쥬게키죠우

Notice

Closed: Wednesday Service/cover charge: 300 yen (charcoal fee) Payment method: Cash only

Reservations

Accepts reservations・Real-time reservation

Cuisine

Phone number

+81 269-85-5115

Address

Hours

Sunday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Monday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Tuesday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Friday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Saturday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Public holiday

18:00~22:00

(L.O.21:30)

Accepts reservations

18:00

, 18:30

Budget

JPY 3,000

Seating Options

Counter Table

Facilities

Parking lot

None

Washlet

None

Wheelchair accessible

None

Wi-Fi

None

Power supply

None

Smoking

Non-smoking

Opening date

Unknown

Website

Nozawa Free Theatre

野沢自由劇場

August 2 to 29, 2026

Enjoy Nozawa's Free Food Theater

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