Best places to eat & drink in Madarao

We are so lucky to have so many great options available right here in Madarao. Here’s a list of our favourites.

• Mister Daruma: a must visit for the ¥3500pp set menu and the local negroni

  • Definitely book here

• Restaurant at Madarao Mountain Lodge

  • Japanese and Western classics. A favourite of ours

• Japan Snowsports Restaurant:

  • Tuesday & Saturday fancy 6-course dinner with optional local drink pairing (bookings essential)

• Smokie’s Restaurant & Bar: snacks, curries, sandwiches and a decent drinks menu. 5pm-late, closed Mondays

  • Bookings recommended

• Village: degustation-style menu with meat/seafood/vego/kids options. Monday-Sunday 5pm-9.30pm

  • Reservations essential

• Sakura Okinomiyaki

  • Location

• Donguritei: charcoal-grilled wagyu and shabu-shabu. Check website for special seating times for some meals

  • Reservations recommended or via whatsapp +81 269 64 3751, ask for pick up / drop off service!

• Chill Madarao: yummy western-ish versions of Japanese classics. Reservations recommended

• Cafe-style snacks including Single O coffee from 8am-11am inc. plant based milk

• Kitchen open 530-9pm except on Tuesdays. Open for Apres from 3pm.

• Aki’s Burger

• Jazzy - bar

• Pinchi’s Place - great food and cocktails. Local, seasonal and mostly gluten free, and free shuttles!

  • 3pm-late, reservations recommended by calling 07040377107

• Red Tricycle: Mexican and cocktails, or just cocktails. Walk-ins only.

  • 4pm-late, closed Tuesdays

• Restaurant Rudolf – European-style comfort food inc. pizza.

Ask us for recommendations in Iiyama or other nearby towns.