In the Norikura Highlands of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, an outdoor dining program is back for another season. Norikura Star & Moon Restaurant, a reservation-only glamping dinner served inside a large transparent dome, has opened bookings for 2026, with the general dining season running from September 1 to October 31.
The program is held at the Ichinose Enchi area of the Norikura Highlands, inside a frameless transparent structure called the Norikura Nature Dome. Guests take in a wide view of the surrounding nature while eating a meal built around local ingredients, including wild mountain vegetables and Shinshu Premium Wagyu beef, served with hospitality from concierges based in the area.
The program is organized by Shinshu Mirai Zukuri Company, Inc. (Head Office: Azumi, Matsumoto City; CEO: Tsuyoshi Matsushima), a company that plans and operates experience-based tourism content in Nagano Prefecture, in partnership with the Matsumoto City Alps Sangakukyo Association (Office: Azumi, Matsumoto City; Representative Director: Motoki Saito).
An Evening Inside the AURA DOME
The dinner is served inside a frameless, transparent structure called the AURA DOME, which gives guests a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape from an enclosed, sheltered space. Because the program is fully reservation-only, each seating keeps a private, secluded atmosphere.
The menu draws on ingredients from the Shinshu region, including wild mountain vegetables, seasonal produce, and Shinshu Premium Wagyu beef, paired with drinks and served by concierges from the local community.
All electricity used for lighting and cooking at the venue is supplied by electric vehicles, creating a comfortable, luxurious setting in the midst of nature. The dinner is also offered as a gift for anniversaries, birthdays, and other occasions.
2026 Season Dates
The 2026 season runs for two months, from Tuesday, September 1 to Saturday, October 31. Available dates can be checked through the reservation calendar on the official website.
Reservations for groups of six or more guests open separately, starting June 1, 2026.
Dinner Menu
Guests are attended to by concierges from the local community, enjoying a warm, comfortable time with a meal built around local ingredients.
Appetizers
A selection of four seasonal starters featuring Shinshu salmon along with seasonal mountain vegetables, mushrooms, and other local produce.
Main: Shinshu Premium Wagyu Tomato Sukishabu Hot Pot
120g of Shinshu beef (rib loin and round cuts), served with a whole tomato, lettuce, mizuna, shimeji mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, onion, ginger, and herbs.
Seasonal rice and soup
Dessert
A seasonal dessert selection.
Program Schedule
- 6:00 PM: Guests are picked up from their accommodations and brought to the venue by a concierge
- 6:10 PM: Arrival at the venue
- 6:30 PM: Dinner begins
- 8:20 PM: After the meal, the program moves into a night-sky viewing session
- 8:30 PM: Stargazing with commentary from a concierge
- 9:00 PM: Program ends; guests are driven back to their accommodations
Pricing
- 30,000 yen (tax included) per adult, with free-flowing alcoholic drinks
- 25,000 yen (tax included) per adult, on a pairing plan with drinks matched to the meal by the concierge
- 22,000 yen (tax included) per adult, including one alcoholic drink
Pricing includes the sukiyaki-style dinner, free-flowing soft drinks, concierge service, and insurance. Some alcoholic drinks are charged separately on-site, by credit card only. Guests age 12 and under cannot take part in the program, and participation is generally limited to guests staying overnight in the Norikura Highlands.
Cancellations: Bookings can only be made online by credit card. Refunds are issued only when the program cannot be held due to weather, disaster, or accident. If the program is partly changed due to rain, guests receive a voucher for priority booking on a future date along with a 30% discount.
Booking
Reservations can be made through the program page on the Shinshu Mirai Zukuri Company website: https://shinshu.miraidukuri.jp/product/alpsev/index.html
