Rest house Yamabiko — Restaurant in Nozawaonsen

Hectic but a great place for lunch after a morning out skiing. There are many dishes to choose from including ramen, curry, rice dishes and pizza (though be prepared for a lengthy wait for pizza- 35 mins + in busy times). There is beer, wine and soft drink. Always a bit of a challenge to get a table, and I suggest getting a table before you order food. The wide variety of foods are ordered in one area and you need to put them on your tray and make your way to checkout. Excellent news this year is that they now accept credit cards! Not just cash as they did previous years. There is something to please everyone here, however the balancing of food and drinks on your tray as you make your way back to your table with people walking every which way is quite a challenge 😂 but the food is great! We like the miso ramen, the ramen with wild vegetables and kids love the noodles...

The staff or administration does absolutely nothing against the seat-saving culture that plagues this place. I had a plate of food purchased and walked around for 20 minutes like an idiot looking for a table. Tables that I could have sat down to eat my food were being "reserved" by other people who haven't even ordered food yet. So you'll find many tables full of ski gear but otherwise vacant. Customers already with food should have priority, not the other way around. I ended up putting away my plate of UNTOUCHED food on the...

I haven’t tried everything on the menu here, but I tend to stick with my favorites—and honestly, they never disappoint. Every visit leaves me with a smile. The hearty Nozawana dish with pork and cheese hits the spot, especially after a few hours out in the snow. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor.

The French Toast? Absolute perfection. Light, fluffy, and just the right amount of indulgent—it’s almost too good to share (Don’t!).

Pro tip: get there early. This place fills up fast, and for...