Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan｜THE SAKE PUB SHINSHU MATSUMOTO

I loved this place. Everything from the atmosphere, to the snack food, to the service, to the fellow guests, to the amazingly wide selection of Sake was impressive. Also, a selection of local beers and Japanese whisky. The owner is a very nice man who is a pleasure to speak with. Incredible hospitality. He is very knowledgeable of Nagano sake and is happy to share that knowledge. I would highly recommend anyone to visit this gem.

This is a place for sake lovers. The variety of sake offered will need multiple visits. First time we tried sake on tap. It's like a champagne of sake. Absolutely phenomenal. Staff were super friendly and helpful despite we can't speak any Japanese. Google lens saved the day.

Found this place on an evening we decided to rely on local "Google mouth" - place was recommended by the brewery we were in earlier in the day. Lovely owner who gives excellent recommendations, set up is just easy and comfortable, delicious simple but well put together food - highly recommend the cold tofu, and easy conversation between fellow customers - what's there not to like. The owner is clearly passionate about the place, and enjoys what he does. This makes it a happy place to be in 😊