Located near Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Tsutaya Sankirai offers refined Japanese cuisine. Private dining rooms and lunch menus are especially popular.
At Tsutaya Sankirai, we cherish the spirit of hospitality that lives in every detail—from the vessels we serve in, to the space we welcome you into.
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood near Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Tsutaya Sankirai is a traditional Japanese restaurant housed in a standalone home, just a 6-minute drive from JR Nagano Station and close to Zenkojishita Station on the Nagano Dentetsu Line.
Our cuisine celebrates the changing seasons, presented with care in elegant, handcrafted tableware. We believe that the experience of dining is shaped not only by flavor, but by the harmony of dish and space. Whether you choose a table seat or a private tatami room, our setting is designed to offer comfort, calm, and a sense of occasion.
From leisurely lunches to evening gatherings, we offer seasonal menus tailored to each moment. We welcome you to enjoy a meal for special celebrations, memorial occasions, or simply time well spent with those dear to you.
We carefully select each dish and cup,
honoring not only their beauty but the story behind them.
Our owner visits artisans across Japan to choose
pieces that truly complement the food and sake.
Special meals for cherished moments.
From affordable lunch sets to elegant meals for special occasions—perfect for celebrations, memorials, and gatherings with close companions. We warmly invite you to dine with us.
From casual lunch sets to elegant seasonal courses, we offer dishes perfect for celebrations, memorials, and special gatherings. Ideal for anniversaries, business meals, and cherished occasions.
From seasonal à la carte dishes to curated course menus, we offer cuisine suited for special occasions such as family anniversaries and formal gatherings.
※Prices include tax.
*Please note: These dishes are examples. Our offerings vary with the seasons.*
At Tsutaya, each dish is a tribute to the season—crafted with the finest ingredients sourced daily and elevated by the delicate flavors of the region.
Gracefully prepared Japanese cuisine with heart.
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- 1.Simmered Ayu with Seasonal Vegetables
- A gentle, refined dish featuring autumn’s prized roe-bearing ayu, delicately simmered with seasonal vegetables to evoke the essence of Japan’s changing seasons.
- 2.Grilled Beef Flap Steak with Wasabi Salt Sauce
- A succulent cut of beef flap, grilled to juicy perfection and served with our signature wasabi-infused salt sauce—an elegant harmony of richness and aroma.
- 3.Grilled Shinano Jidori with Sea Salt
- Raised in the pristine natural landscapes of Nagano, this premium local chicken is simply seasoned with salt to highlight its pure, delicate flavor.
- 1.Simmered Ayu with Seasonal Vegetables
- A gentle, refined dish featuring autumn’s prized roe-bearing ayu, delicately simmered with seasonal vegetables to evoke the essence of Japan’s changing seasons.
- 2.Grilled Beef Flap Steak with Wasabi Salt Sauce
- A succulent cut of beef flap, grilled to juicy perfection and served with our signature wasabi-infused salt sauce—an elegant harmony of richness and aroma.
- 3.Grilled Shinano Jidori with Sea Salt
- Raised in the pristine natural landscapes of Nagano, this premium local chicken is simply seasoned with salt to highlight its pure, delicate flavor.
A taste of
the season.
- Seared Bonito
(Modori Katsuo)
Bonito caught in autumn reaches its peak flavor in this season. Its rich fat brings out the full depth of the fish’s natural taste.
- Clams and Mushrooms Steamed
in Sake Butter
Steamed clams and six autumn mushrooms—including eryngii and yamabushitake—blended in sake and butter for a rich seasonal harmony.
Our seasonal course menus showcase the bounty of Japan’s changing seasons.
Beginning with delicate appetizers and progressing through sashimi, soup, grilled and fried selections, each dish is crafted to highlight the essence of the season.
Ideal for anniversaries, formal receptions, or celebratory gatherings.
※Advance reservations are required.
※Prices include tax.
Seasonal Sake Pairing Bento (Daitokuji Style)
3,300yen
Hana Course
（“Hana” = “Flower”）
5,500yen
- Four dishes, rice, and dessert
Tsuki Course
("Tsuki"="Moon")
8,800yen
-By reservation only-
- Five dishes, rice, and dessert
Yuki Course
("Yuki"="Snow")
11,000yen
-By reservation only-
- Six dishes, rice, and dessert
Iwai Zakana
6,600yen～
-By reservation only-
- A selection of auspicious small dishes traditionally served to celebrate the season.
Whole Suppon Hot Pot
18,700yen～
-By reservation only-
- A traditional Japanese delicacy featuring a whole soft-shelled turtle, simmered in a nourishing broth.
Torafugu Tasting Course
11,000yen
-By reservation only-
- A seasonal multi-course menu featuring Japan’s prized tiger pufferfish, prepared in a variety of traditional styles.
Dinner Menu
※Prices include tax.
Meals
Drink
※Prices include tax.
For a casual lunchtime
- Seasonal Lunch Special
- 990yen～
A generous lunch set filled
with the tastes of the season.
Ideal for a casual meal with friends
—come savor the flavors of Japan’s changing seasons.
- Daitokuji-style
Bento Box - 2,750yen
- Daitokuji Bento
- 2,750yen
Centered around a seasonal main dish, our Daitokuji Bento
includes elegant appetizers and a rice course,
making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
Ideal for celebrations such as Shichi-Go-San, shrine visits,
memorial gatherings, or meals with close companions.
Centered around a seasonal main dish, our Daitokuji Bento includes elegant appetizers and a rice course, making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
Ideal for celebrations such as Shichi-Go-San, shrine visits, memorial gatherings, or meals with close companions.
Lunch Menu
※Prices include tax.
We cherish the space we create for our guests.
Whether you're enjoying a casual lunch with close friends or gathering for a special occasion, our seating options are designed to help you unwind.
Choose from standard tables or private tatami rooms—available for both intimate and larger groups—perfect for family reunions, celebrations, or formal meetings.
- Nagano Sta.
- 6 min
- Zenkoji-shita Sta.
- 16 min walk
- Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
- 9 min walk
Sankirai TSUTAYA
NEWS
- 2026-03-25
- New Seasonal Lunch Menu
- 2026-03-17
- New Seasonal Dishes
- 2023-10-22
- Children’s Daikokuji Bento
