Katsugen Main Store
Established in 1973, this beloved tonkatsu specialty restaurant sits near Matsumoto Castle. The traditional farmhouse setting and crispy, carefully fried pork have earned loyal fans over 50+ years. All menu items are available as takeaway bento boxes. Listed on the official Matsumoto tourism site.
Many locals say: 'Always stop here after visiting Matsumoto Castle', 'The crispy breading is superb', 'We come for every family milestone'. TripAdvisor 4.3 (ranked 24th of 1,004 restaurants in Matsumoto). Tabelog 163 reviews. Beloved for both food and its traditional farmhouse atmosphere.