Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura
Hotaka Ariake, Azumino
Restaurant in Azumino, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 10-seat house restaurant in rural Nagano that earned Tabelog French EAST 100 recognition for 2023 and 2025. The wine-driven tasting menu runs JPY 8,800 for both lunch and dinner, with reservation-only service and a European-leaning cellar program. Book weeks ahead for weekend slots.
About Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura
Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura is a dining venue in Azumino with a price range of JPY 8,000–9,999. Its hours include both lunch and dinner service on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursday closed. The dress code is smart casual.
Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura is in Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025, a notable recognition for the restaurant.
Planning Details in Azumino
Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura is located in Azumino, with a JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, smart-casual dress code, and 2025 Tabelog 100 French EAST recognition.
Service is listed for 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. Thursday is closed. The budget is JPY 8,000–9,999, so diners should treat it as a premium meal in Azumino.
Beverage Details and Occasion Fit
Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura is a smart-casual Azumino restaurant in the JPY 8,000–9,999 range with Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 recognition.
For an occasion meal, the most reliable planning details are the price range, hours, Thursday closure, and smart-casual dress code.
Compared with other named dining options such as Shogetsu, Kita Alps Bokujou, Sushi Inukai, Ramen Mugi Hitotsubu, and Matsumoto Meeyau Shindai mae ten, Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura stands out mainly for its JPY 8,000–9,999 price range and its 2025 Tabelog 100 French EAST listing.
Plan around the published service windows: lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on open days.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Location
- 3499-18 Hotakaariake, Azumino, Nagano 399-8301, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- art-saveur.com
- Phone
- +81 263-81-5275
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and understated, with a relaxed, non-formal atmosphere that feels like a personal hidden favorite, focusing attention on carefully plated French cuisine using local Shinshu produce.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Opened
- 2005
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3499-18 Hotakaariake, Azumino, Nagano 399-8301, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
Location
3499-18 Hotakaariake, Azumino, Nagano 399-8301, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shogetsu, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown
- Kita Alps Bokujou, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Ramen Mugi Hitotsubu, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Sushi Inukai, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Matsumoto Meeyau Shindai mae ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 8,800 for lunch or dinner, Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura sits between Kita Alps Bokujou, a farm-to-table option under JPY 999, and Shogetsu, which runs JPY 15,000 to JPY 19,999. The difference is emphasis: Masahiro Nishimura builds the meal around wine pairings and a European cellar, while Shogetsu leans into kaiseki precision and seasonal Japanese ingredients at a higher price tier. For diners who want French technique with a sommelier-driven approach, Masahiro Nishimura delivers better value than Shogetsu. For those prioritizing Japanese flavors or lighter budgets, Kita Alps Bokujou offers easier booking and lower cost, though without the Tabelog recognition or wine depth.
At Masahiro Nishimura, advance reservations are required, but weekday slots open more reliably than at Shogetsu, where demand peaks year-round. The 10-seat capacity and two-seating format mean flexibility is limited, so plan three to four weeks ahead for weekend visits. Shogetsu accommodates walk-ins occasionally, but Masahiro Nishimura holds firm on the reservation-only rule. For special occasions, Masahiro Nishimura's house setting and celebration-friendly service make it the stronger choice over Kita Alps Bokujou's casual farm environment. If wine matters less than ambiance or budget, Shogetsu's kaiseki format justifies the price jump, but only if you're comfortable spending twice as much for a more formal experience.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura worth the price?
Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura is in the JPY 8,000–9,999 range and has Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura?
The hours list lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Thursday is closed.
Is Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if you are looking for a smart-casual restaurant in Azumino in the JPY 8,000–9,999 range.
What are alternatives to Restaurant Masahiro Nishimura?
Other named venues to compare include Kita Alps Bokujou, Ramen Mugi Hitotsubu, Shogetsu, Sushi Inukai, and Matsumoto Meeyau Shindai mae ten.
