Karuizawa Kawakami-an Honten

The restaurant is known for its cuisine that makes use of seasonal ingredients that change with the seasons. Soba noodles are made from carefully selected buckwheat flour and served freshly beaten and boiled on the spot. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of snacks made from local ingredients and locally brewed sake to enjoy with soba, allowing visitors to experience traditional Japanese food culture with the flavors of the four seasons.

The restaurant welcomes you with a relaxed atmosphere that blends tradition and modernity. Visitors can enjoy soba noodles and seasonal dishes in a quiet space that makes them forget the hustle and bustle of the city. The location surrounded by the natural beauty of Karuizawa offers peace and tranquility to visitors, while the uniquely tasteful décor of the urban branch allows for a relaxing experience.

Kawakamian opened in July 2000 and has branches in Karuizawa and Tokyo. As a place that conveys the tradition of "chic buckwheat noodle shop sake" from the Edo period along with soba noodles to the modern age, the restaurant focuses on creating a space where customers can enjoy the seasonal scenery along with seasonal dishes.