Norikura Kogen Restaurant/Cafe/Bar Special

Many people find food a major pleasure when they travel. However, if you're visiting Norikura Kogen for the first time, you might be wondering what kind of restaurants are there and what kind of food you should have. In fact, many unique restaurants have opened in the past few years, and even regulars who frequent Norikura might have been curious about some places they've never been to before! This time, we'll introduce some of Norikura Kogen's unique restaurants, categorized by purpose!

*Some of the shops we introduce are only open during the green season or when the slopes are open, and some shops that are open year-round may be closed on certain days, so please check the opening hours before you go.

1. If you're visiting Norikura, you can't miss this! A collection of famous soba restaurants

The first thing you should try when it comes to Norikura's specialties is soba noodles. They say that firm, high-quality soba noodles can be grown in the soil with short hours of sunlight and poor soil conditions, and Norikura is exactly the right place for soba cultivation. Among them, the native Bansho soba noodles are rare and have a low yield. Be sure to visit and try the soba noodles, which are home-grown and carefully selected by each restaurant.

❷ Leave your lunch and dinner to us! A favorite restaurant for locals

The next restaurant we'll introduce is a long-standing favorite among locals. It's great that they're open for both lunch and dinner. Each restaurant offers a wide variety of hearty dishes, so be sure to come hungry.

3. Lunch restaurants where you can enjoy the bounty of the mountains

For dinner, you might enjoy the cuisine of your lodging, but for lunch, choose a restaurant depending on your mood that day and you might have an unexpected encounter. There are plenty of excellent restaurants on the plateau where you can savor the bounty of the mountains. Be sure to find your favorite restaurant and menu.

4. Great for those staying overnight! Restaurants that are open early in the morning and for dinner

Recently, the number of lodgings offering only meals has been increasing in Norikura Kogen. Here are some great places to stay for just a meal. You can just come for a meal, so be sure to check them out depending on your stay style.

5. A cafe perfect for a quick stop before or after an activity

Norikura Kogen is actually home to a wealth of cafes. Each shop offers a unique menu that is unique to the area, so why not wander around and find your favorite? Some shops also offer light meals and lunch. We recommend stopping by to take a break before or after activities like hiking or walking.

6. If you want to enjoy fine sake at Norikura Highlands

If you're a fan of alcohol, the next two bars we'd like to introduce are definitely worth checking out. They offer a selection of carefully selected drinks, carefully selected by the bartenders. Why not enjoy some special bar time in Norikura Highlands with some delicious drinks and snacks?

❼ A restaurant with a hot spring attached where you can also enjoy a day trip to the hot spring

The last place we would like to introduce is the restaurant attached to the hot spring. After soothing your fatigue at the hot spring for a day trip, why not enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant attached to the hot spring? It is sure to be a blissful moment. You can also just come for a meal. (Please check the opening days and hours in advance.)

Have you found a restaurant that interests you? We hope this helps you plan your trip and that your stay at Norikura Kogen will be a fulfilling and memorable one, along with the delicious food.