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Kappo Nakaiya

Rating74SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
The only highly-rated restaurant in Tsumagoi-mura (a rural village with a population of 3,500) across Google review platforms (Yahoo Maps 4.08, Tabelog 71 reviews).
嬬恋村（人口3,500人の農村）全体で唯一Googleレビューが高評価の飲食店（Yahoo Maps 4.08/食べログ71件）。
The restaurant's historical background as descendants of an Edo-period merchant, combined with the owner's practice of personally foraging mountain vegetables, is itself proof that this is far removed from sakura manipulation.
幕末豪商の末裔という歴史的背景と「店主が野山で山菜を採取する」という実直な営業スタイルがサクラ業者とは無縁の証拠。
The restaurant's TripAdvisor rating of 4.2 confirms a long-standing regular customer base predating the TV feature on 'Karisometen'.
TV「かりそめ天国」での紹介があるが、それ以前から常連が存在するTripAdvisor 4.2の評価で裏付け。
Given that no restaurant in Tsumagoi-mura has 100+ Google reviews—an extremely unusual rural area—the 50-review exception rule applies (Tabelog 71, Yahoo Maps reviews confirmed).
嬬恋村内で飲食店調査の母集団にGoogleレビュー100件超の店がない極めて特殊な地域であるため、50件例外ルールを適用（食べログ71件・Yahoo Maps口コミ確認）。
Price range 1,000-1,650 yen is appropriate for a locals' favorite.
価格帯1,000〜1,650円で庶民の名店として適切。
Local banquet use (reviews mention 'private party in the back') proves local community support.
地元の宴会利用（口コミに「奥で宴会」の記述）が地元民の支持を証明。
Popular Dishes
Tempura soba
天ぷらそば
mountain vegetable tempura assortment
山菜天ぷら盛り合わせ
duck soba (1,650 yen)
鴨そば（1,650円）
tendon (950 yen)
天丼（950円）
soba and pork rice bowl set (from 1,000 yen)
蕎麦と豚丼セット（1,000円〜）
What kind of place?
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A kappo (upscale Japanese cuisine) soba restaurant in Tsumagoi village run by descendants of Nakaiya Jubeei, a merchant-patron of the Meiji Restoration and the opening of Yokohama. Five minutes on foot from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station. The owner personally forages seasonal mountain vegetables—from spring fuki to autumn mushrooms—in the village hills and forests to make tempura. Freshly made hand-rolled soba uses stone-ground buckwheat from Shinshu, Hokkaido, and local Tsumagoi. The restaurant is a steward of Tsumagoi food culture with approximately 70 types of mountain vegetable dishes. Jalan 4.2/7 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.2/10. Featured on TV's 'Karisometen'.

Yahoo Maps 4.08. Jalan 4.2/7 reviews. TripAdvisor 4.2/10 (ranked #2 of 41 restaurants in Tsumagoi-mura). Tabelog 3.40/71. Multiple platforms confirm reviews saying 'the mountain vegetable tempura is exceptional', 'I can't believe you can eat soba this good in Tsumagoi', 'the dignity of an old establishment combined with homey warmth', 'I visited after seeing it on Karisometen and it was worth the trip'.

Business Hours
Mon11:00-19:30
Wed – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular Holiday：Tuesday
Phone0279-97-2643Call
Access
5 minutes on foot from JR Agatsuma Line Manza-Kazawaguchi Station (turn left after Mihara Bridge toward Manza direction). Parking available. Takeout (bento) available. Japanese only. Also ideal as a stop on drives from Manza Onsen or Kitakaruizawa. Note snow in winter.
388 Mihara, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kappo Nakaiya

Rating74SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tempura soba
天ぷらそば
mountain vegetable tempura assortment
山菜天ぷら盛り合わせ
duck soba (1,650 yen)
鴨そば（1,650円）
tendon (950 yen)
天丼（950円）
soba and pork rice bowl set (from 1,000 yen)
蕎麦と豚丼セット（1,000円〜）
Business Hours
Mon11:00-19:30
Wed – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular Holiday：Tuesday
Access
5 minutes on foot from JR Agatsuma Line Manza-Kazawaguchi Station (turn left after Mihara Bridge toward Manza direction). Parking available. Takeout (bento) available. Japanese only. Also ideal as a stop on drives from Manza Onsen or Kitakaruizawa. Note snow in winter.
388 Mihara, Tsumagoi-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma
Phone0279-97-2643
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
The only highly-rated restaurant in Tsumagoi-mura (a rural village with a population of 3,500) across Google review platforms (Yahoo Maps 4.08, Tabelog 71 reviews).
嬬恋村（人口3,500人の農村）全体で唯一Googleレビューが高評価の飲食店（Yahoo Maps 4.08/食べログ71件）。
The restaurant's historical background as descendants of an Edo-period merchant, combined with the owner's practice of personally foraging mountain vegetables, is itself proof that this is far removed from sakura manipulation.
幕末豪商の末裔という歴史的背景と「店主が野山で山菜を採取する」という実直な営業スタイルがサクラ業者とは無縁の証拠。
The restaurant's TripAdvisor rating of 4.2 confirms a long-standing regular customer base predating the TV feature on 'Karisometen'.
TV「かりそめ天国」での紹介があるが、それ以前から常連が存在するTripAdvisor 4.2の評価で裏付け。
Given that no restaurant in Tsumagoi-mura has 100+ Google reviews—an extremely unusual rural area—the 50-review exception rule applies (Tabelog 71, Yahoo Maps reviews confirmed).
嬬恋村内で飲食店調査の母集団にGoogleレビュー100件超の店がない極めて特殊な地域であるため、50件例外ルールを適用（食べログ71件・Yahoo Maps口コミ確認）。
Price range 1,000-1,650 yen is appropriate for a locals' favorite.
価格帯1,000〜1,650円で庶民の名店として適切。
Local banquet use (reviews mention 'private party in the back') proves local community support.
地元の宴会利用（口コミに「奥で宴会」の記述）が地元民の支持を証明。
74SCORE
What a score of 74 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A kappo (upscale Japanese cuisine) soba restaurant in Tsumagoi village run by descendants of Nakaiya Jubeei, a merchant-patron of the Meiji Restoration and the opening of Yokohama. Five minutes on foot from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station. The owner personally forages seasonal mountain vegetables—from spring fuki to autumn mushrooms—in the village hills and forests to make tempura. Freshly made hand-rolled soba uses stone-ground buckwheat from Shinshu, Hokkaido, and local Tsumagoi. The restaurant is a steward of Tsumagoi food culture with approximately 70 types of mountain vegetable dishes. Jalan 4.2/7 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.2/10. Featured on TV's 'Karisometen'.

Yahoo Maps 4.08. Jalan 4.2/7 reviews. TripAdvisor 4.2/10 (ranked #2 of 41 restaurants in Tsumagoi-mura). Tabelog 3.40/71. Multiple platforms confirm reviews saying 'the mountain vegetable tempura is exceptional', 'I can't believe you can eat soba this good in Tsumagoi', 'the dignity of an old establishment combined with homey warmth', 'I visited after seeing it on Karisometen and it was worth the trip'.

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