Winery Restaurant Saint Cousair (ワイナリーレストラン・サンクゼール) in Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, is hosting a special dinner service on select dates during the summer and autumn holiday periods: July 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday), August 14-15 (Friday-Saturday), and September 19-22 (Saturday-Tuesday), 2026. The prix-fixe dinner course is priced at ¥8,800 per person (tax included).
A Scenic Setting Overlooking Vineyards and Rolling Hills
The restaurant's greatest draw is its sweeping view of gently rolling mountains and rural countryside in Iizuna Town. Through the windows, guests look out over neatly trained grapevines, creating a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere that feels a world away from everyday life.
Special Dinner Course with Seasonal Shinshu Ingredients
The dinner service runs from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (last order 7:00 PM), with a prix-fixe course that lets guests make selections at each stage. The menu features local Shinshu-grown ingredients throughout.
The course includes an amuse-bouche, a choice of appetizer (from two options), seasonal soup, fish dish, a choice of main meat course (thigh or sirloin), dessert, and coffee or tea. Guests can also choose between a cheese course or petits fours following the main course.
A children's menu is available for guests under elementary school age, making the dinner suitable for families with young children.
Special Dinner Service Details
| Dates | July 18 (Sat) – July 19 (Sun) / August 14 (Fri) – August 15 (Sat) / September 19 (Sat) – September 22 (Tue) |
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| Hours | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (last order 7:00 PM) |
| Course | Amuse-bouche / Appetizer (choice of 2) / Seasonal soup / Fish dish / Meat course ("Thigh" or "Sirloin" — choice of 2) / Dessert / Coffee or tea ★ After the meat course: choice of cheese or petits fours |
| Price | ¥8,800 per person (tax included) |
| Reservations | By phone (026-253-8070) or via the official website |
| Notes | Dinner is course menu only. A children's menu is available for guests under elementary school age. Menu items may change based on ingredient availability. Dinner service is limited to these special holiday dates only. Groups of 10 or more may be accommodated on other dates upon request. |
Daytime Dining: Lunch and BBQ
During the day, the restaurant serves a prefix-style lunch allowing guests to mix and match from several appetizer, main course, and dessert options — all using Shinshu-sourced ingredients.
From April through October, the restaurant also offers a BBQ lunch plan in the lawn garden. The set features beef skirt steak, Shinshu pork spare ribs, sausage, seasonal vegetables, cheese, and one glass of the estate's own cider (or non-alcoholic drink). No equipment or preparation is needed — everything is provided.
Winery tours of the vineyard and production facilities are also available, with free drop-in tours as well as paid tasting and lunch plans (reservation required).
Getting There
The restaurant is located in a rural area with limited public transport connections. Advance planning for transportation is recommended.
- By taxi: Same-day taxis may be difficult to find; advance booking is advised.
- By public transport: The "i-Bus Connect" service, which runs on weekends and holidays, is an option worth considering.
Winery Restaurant Saint Cousair
Address: 1260 Imokawa, Iizuna Town, Kamiminochi District, Nagano 389-1201
Phone: 026-253-8070 (available 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Website: https://www.stcousair.co.jp/valley
