Our Recommendations: #1 Breakfast

Peter

President

Recommendation: Harding's - ¥¥¥

Harding's at Kawamotoya is a high-end western-style patisserie that opens early for breakfasts every day except Monday. From perfectly fluffy fresh croissants, to straight-from-Bondi meat pies, washed down with the strongest espresso in the village, you won’t forget your breakfast. By the way, it's right next door to Kumanotearai, arguably the most popular onsen in the village, if you feel like a soak before or after breakfast.

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Location: Kawamotoya, 8955 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

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Opening days and times: Tue - Sun, 0800 - 1500

• ‍Cash & credit card OK
• Large groups OK
• Walk-in OK
• Non-smoking
• English menu

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Gavin

General Manager

Recommendation: Restaurant Nishio - ¥

Best deal in town! ¥500 for a simple breakfast & coffee

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Location: Next to Nozawa Onsen Information Centre (Nakao), 5057-1 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

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Opening days and times: Sat - Wed, 0730 - 1700

• ‍Cash & credit card OK
• Large groups OK
• Walk-in OK
• Non-smoking
• Limited English

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Lena

Reservations & Marketing

Recommendation: L'atelier KURA - ¥¥

They offer a variety of breads and sandwiches,all made in-house and ingredients locally sourced. Do try the Nozawana bread! It's fluffy, it's a local flavour, it's light yet creamy, and you'll get your daily dose of vegetables.

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Location: Next to Nozawa Onsen Tourist Information Centre, 9778 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

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Opening days and times: Thu - Tue, 0930 - 1600 or until sold out

• ‍Cash ONLY
• Walk-in ONLY - recommend to takeaway
• Non-smoking
• English menu

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Keisuke

Guest Services

Recommendation: Coffee MOK @ Winterland - ¥

Coffee MOK’s originally blended coffee is 10 out of 10! Not only coffee but, in house made pastries and baked goods are next level. A must-go on your list ✔️

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Location: Opposite Chuo bus terminal, 9582-2 2F Toyosato, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

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Opening day and times: Mon - Sun, 0730 - 1500

• ‍Cash & credit card OK
• Large groups OK
• Walk-in OK
• Non-smoking
• English menu

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