
Iida, Japan
柚木元 - Yukimoto
Yukimoto places Iida inside Japan’s serious kaiseki conversation rather than treating Nagano as a side trip from Tokyo or Kyoto. The draw is a formal Japanese cuisine format under chef Takayuki Hagiwara, backed by Tabelog Gold recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus La Liste and Opinionated About Dining placements.








