Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan｜GOOD AFTERNOON

The izakaya near the hotel is actually different from a traditional izakaya, more like a craft beer bar. The first floor is a fermentation tank and the second floor is seating. The store features 5 self-brewed beers, and others such as special blends or whiskeys. You can order it. In terms of food, we directly ordered the omakase, which cost 3,500 yen per person and had 7 dishes (maybe we were given special treatment because we were foreigners). It was super cost-effective. The total cost of a single order should be more than 5,000 yen. I can’t understand the menu. If so, click this. In addition, the service attitude is also very good, and foreigners are very welcome (many old izakayas here do not like to entertain foreigners). When they finally leave, they will go to the door to say goodbye to every guest. They will also communicate patiently when ordering, and they can speak basic English. , the boss is also relatively young. Note that this store closes at 11 o'clock and stops ordering at 10 o'clock, but you can add wine. At 10 o'clock, everyone will be asked if they want more food.

Wow! This place is amazing! The omakase set was incredible for ¥3500. The beer was incredible too. The juicy IPA was the standout. We came up for the day from Tokyo and it was 100% worth it. Make the trip and you won’t be disappointed.

Good food and great beer. Especially the local brewery beer is very tasty