Located nearby Zenko-ji Temple – in the city’s historic and quaint Patio Daimon complex – ‘Western Cuisine Moritaro’ is another one of Nagano’s excellent restaurants – an almost hidden dining experience that serves Japanese style western food that will warm your stomach and your spirit.

Western Cuisine Moritaro has a great atmosphere that feels nostalgic to many people traveling from abroad but with a slight Japanese twist. If you want to try some classics like omurice (omelette over rice), hamburger steak or even nori(seaweed)-butter spaghetti, this is the perfect choice for you. The meats and vegetables used at the restaurant are locally sourced and exploring the flavors are an experience in and of themselves.

The Japanese flavors with local ingredients to make Western style foods can give you a comfort of home while still exploring new food styles. Enjoy the atmosphere in this Western-style nostalgic interior, inside a hundreds of years old renovated warehouse while eating foods that have flavors that are equally complex and, of course, delicious.