The 140-year-old traditional residence will take your breath away. Here daimyo, (feudal lords) were served ozen, a set meal on a four-legged tray. Experience a taste of the daimyo life and enjoy ozen in a leisurely atmosphere.

Address: Funaokachuo 2-3-26, Shibata-machi

Hours: 11:00–20:00

Closed on Mondays

Tel: 0224-54-1429
Capacity: 72 + 16 (separate room)

Parking: 45 cars
Access: 8-minute walk from Funaoka Station (600m)

This large-scale restaurant serves authentic, homemade soba (buckwheat noodles) in the style called “Sarashina”. Enjoy a cherry blossom variation and get an additional boost of vitamin C with the post-meal “Soba-yu.”

Address: Shinhigashi 24-5, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 11:00–14:30 / 17:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
Closed on Wednesdays

Tel: 0224-51-8773
Capacity: 96 + 48 (separate room)

Parking: 40 cars
Access: 20-minute walk from Ogawara Station (1.5km)

In an authentic Japanese settings, you can enjoy a selection of high-quality sushi in a reasonable price for lunch. For dinner, sake and seasonal cuisine are served for you to fully taste Japanese culture.

Address: Wakabacho 2-1, Shibata-machi

Hours: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00

Closed on Mondays

Tel: 0224-55-3532

Capacity: 34

Parking: 8 cars

Access: 15-minute walk from

Funaoka Station (1.2km)

This recently refurbished family restaurant offers private rooms for customers to enjoy dishes that range from seafood, such as rice bowls topped off with eel, to noodles, tempura and even cow tongue.

Address: Shinsakuracho 1-12, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30) / 17:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30)

Tel: 0224-53-4214 / 0120-700-002
Capacity: 110

Parking: 25 cars
Access: 20-minute walk from Ogawara Station (1.5km)

This restaurant serves as a haven of stability that has been spoiling its customers with irresistible Japanese home cooking, such as katsudon—a bowl of rice topped off with a juicy pork cutlet—in a nostalgic environment.

Address: Nishifunabasama 1-8-55, Shibata-machi

Hours: 11:00–19:30

Closed on Tuesdays

Tel: 0224-54-2335
Capacity: 20

Parking: 12 cars
Access: 17-minute walk from Funaoka Station (1.3km)

Kusaka specializes in tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets) and other variations. The interior design is reminiscent of a mountain hut and guests can enjoy the view of the cherry blossoms from the terrace on the second floor.

Address: Machi 166-3, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 11:00–14:30 / 17:00–20:30
Closed on Mondays and the first Sunday of the month

Tel: 0224-53-4794

Capacity: 42

Parking: 8 cars
Access: 11-minute walk from Ogawara Station (900m)

The flavor of miso, Japanese cuisine’s staple ingredient, differs greatly between regions. With a wide variety of ramen that incorporates miso from all over the country, customers can go on a culinary journey through Japan.

Address: Nishifunabasama 1-7-43, Shibata-machi

Hours: 11:30–15:30, 17:20–20:00（L.O. 19:45）
Closed on Mondays

*Open every day during the cherry blossom season

Tel: 0224-55-5058

Capacity: 20

Parking: 11 cars
Access: 16-minute walk from Funaoka Station (1.3km)

Sakuraya’s main attraction is Kamameshi, which is rice prepared in an iron pot, topped off with salmon, salmon roe, and crab. The rice becomes slightly burned, bringing another dimension to its flavor and texture.

Address: Nishisakuracho 1-1, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 11:30–14:30 (L.O. 14:00) / 17:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
Closed on Mondays

Tel: 0224-53-1490

Capacity: 48

Parking: 8 cars
Access: 15-minute walk from Ogawara Station (1.2km)

For every season, Tanto offers different themed cookies and cakes. Bring back a nice memory with an assortment of the store’s baked goods to spoil yourself or loved ones at home.

Address: Funaoka-nishi 1-9-19-2, Shibata-machi

Hours: 10:00–18:30
Closed on Mondays and the third Sunday of the month

Tel: 0224-87-6441

Capacity: 20

Parking: 5 cars
Access: 8-minute walk from Funaoka Station (600m)

During the cherry blossom season, customers line up outside this store to grab a couple of the special seasonal dango dumplings. The homely atmosphere makes for a pleasant shopping experience.

Address: Nishimachi 120-1, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 8:30–19:00 from Monday to Saturday
　　　 8:30–18:00 on Sundays and national holidays

Tel: 0224-52-1703

Parking: 4 cars
Access: 15-minute walk from Ogawara Station (1km)

The couple that owns this bright restaurant on the outskirts of town offers delicious pasta, cheesecake, and unforgettable hospitality to their customers. Handmade goods from local producers are also available.

Address: Nishifunabasama 1-8-58, Shibata-machi

Hours: 11:00–18:00 (Lunch L.O. 14:30)
Closed on Thursdays

Tel: 0224-86-4244

Capacity: 16

Parking: 6 cars
Access: 17-minute walk from Funaoka Station (1.4km)

This family-run store is in its 84th year of business. Throughout the four seasons, the third generation sister and brother will put a smile on your face with their colorful pastry and Japanese sweets.

Address: Suehiro 55, Oya, Ogawara-machi

Hours: 8:30–18:30

Open every day

Tel: 0224-52-1577
Parking: 5 cars
Access: 7-minute walk from Ogawara Station (500m)