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2026.09.16

The Joy of a Limited-Edition Pairing, Savored in a Private Room on a Mid-Autumn Moonlit Night

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo Utage, the Matsumoto Station Front branch, where every seat is in a private room.

As you gaze up at the crystal-clear night sky of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we invite you to explore the world of special food and drink pairings we have curated. During this time of year, when we can truly feel the changing seasons, we’ll bring you new discoveries to brighten your dining table—all centered on the harmony of food and drink that can only be savored within this limited window of time.

 

The True Value of an Exclusive, Lavish Course Meal

The banquet courses we offer go beyond a simple meal; they are designed as a narrative that encapsulates the essence of each season. In particular, our “Japanese-Western Fusion Course” and “Four Seasons Kaiseki Course” are special menus featuring ingredients carefully selected by our head chef and featuring meticulously crafted flavor profiles. By savoring the varying textures and flavors of each dish, the dining experience itself becomes a journey. Furthermore, these courses—which will continue to be offered after August 25—maintain consistent quality even as the seasons change, ensuring you’ll enjoy a consistently satisfying meal whenever you visit. This luxurious dining experience, available only for a limited time and to a limited number of guests, is sure to be a reliable choice that meets your expectations for dinners with loved ones or milestone celebrations.

 

Enhancing the Synergy Between Drinks and Food in a Private Room

The true joy of pairing lies in finding the perfect drink to enhance the flavors of a dish. In addition to our standard all-you-can-drink plan featuring approximately 60 varieties, we also offer a premium all-you-can-drink plan with a selection of about 100 varieties. This extensive lineup serves as a canvas for you to select the perfect drink to complement the delicate flavors of our course meals. For example, pairing a full-bodied drink with a rich dish or a refreshing drink with a light, crisp dish—the process of exploring your own unique combinations greatly enhances the enjoyment of your dining experience. Our all-private-room setting blocks out external noise, allowing you to focus on the delicate aromas of the drinks and food—making it the perfect setting to fully savor the art of pairing.

 

Options for Venues to Create a Special Evening

Although our restaurant is conveniently located right in front of Matsumoto Station, the moment you step inside, you’ll find yourself enveloped in tranquility. Our seating arrangements cater to a wide range of needs—from private rooms for two to those for four, six, and even up to ten guests, including private rooms with sunken kotatsu heating and table seating—making this a key differentiator you won’t find at other restaurants. Especially for business meetings or special anniversaries, a space that ensures privacy is a crucial element in enhancing the quality of conversation. Our private rooms, separated by walls and doors, provide not only physical distance but also a sense of psychological security, fostering deeper conversations. By selecting the space that best suits your occasion, you’ll be better able to achieve the purpose of your gathering. Please enjoy a special evening right in front of Matsumoto Station to your heart’s content in one of our private rooms.

Store Information

All private rooms Rakuzo Utage Matsumoto Ekimae Branch

address (e.g. of house)
3F, 1-5-1 Chuo, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano
Access
1 min. walk from JR Matsumoto Stn.
Phone number
050-2018-8781
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)
*Banquets are available even before regular business hours! (Early-bird discounts available)
regular closing day
open every day of the year
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay, Discover
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-Barai, au PAY, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, Suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
iD, QUICPay

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
89 seats
Banquet Max.
24 persons (when seated)
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the price for a course)
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