[Hishida Construction Co., Ltd.] “Tabinekotei,” a soup curry restaurant in the forest, is born.
Hishida Construction Co., Ltd. Press release: October 22, 2025 To Members of the Press “Tabinekotei,” a soup curry restaurant nestled in the forest, is born. – Beautiful architecture and a one-of-a-kind spice experience created by Hishida Construction — A soup curry restaurant called “Tabinekotei” will open in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture, on October 13, 2025. The design and construction was handled by Hishida Construction, a company that pursues the beauty of natural materials and handcrafted craftsmanship. A “new place where architecture and food resonate” has been born in the forests of Karuizawa, chosen as the new home by the owner, who has run popular curry restaurants such as “Kyu-Yamtei” in Osaka and Tokyo. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-f351a3fda0843933442287d43cbe37a4-1024×1536.jpg The exterior as seen from the dog run. The exterior walls and large church-like windows harmonize with the natural scenery. The building stands in a quiet forest overlooking Mount Asama. The parking lot is paved with crushed local Asama stone, and the approach is balanced with large Asama stone dug up during construction and plants native to Shinshu.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-e7e117f957f83729e735e68b7222a4e7-1536×1024.jpg The owner himself inlaid the store nameplate into the natural shape of the Asama stone. The exterior walls are fully fitted with lattices to ensure ventilation and lighting.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-f98f95cf1ecad5dd8ab38decc625a9d1-1536×1023.jpg Native plants have been preserved in this garden, giving you the feeling of walking through a forest. Enjoy the changing seasons.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-5b6e0ea9a48e7b7803781e44105ba048-1536×1023.jpg The lattice exterior wall, known as the Façade Latan, is stylish and blends in with the surrounding landscape.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-dfc6758363627fc7fab29a444ac87944-1536×1024.jpg Enjoy your meal in a variety of seating styles, including counter seating and booth seating. The interior is finished with “Nature Roof” (manufactured by Channel Original), a material normally used for roofing, deliberately repurposed for the interior finish. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-3fb8f3cd2fdada012a1d466622bea82f-1536×1024.jpg Natural light from the skylight gently pours onto the materials. To the left of the entrance is a spice lab that also serves as the manager’s office.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-b7e9427920117c4643cbf51eb03d0925-1536×1024.jpg The manager’s cat’s room and spice lab. You can peek in from outside. The kitchen is an open kitchen, and the counter is made of beer stone (Harada Plastering Co., Ltd.), with walnut shells collected on the premises mixed in. The back is made of fork crete (Sanpou.biz), which is both durable and easy to clean.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-ccccf5fe2801e243351a18ebbb0d0539-1536×1024.jpg Counter seating and a kitchen. While combining different materials, the unified color scheme creates a clean, tidy space.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-71eb0610c6efb1b9741d69778fa8667a-1536×1024.jpg By bringing the outside into the home, you can feel more symbiotic with the surrounding natural environment. The kitchen equipment is made in Germany by GAGGENAU. Both induction and gas cooking are used to create a professional-grade cooking environment.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-93c88c4943b2155778f4a2d3545cec5d-1536×1024.jpg The floor is clad in cherry herringbone, the floor around the wood stove is made of processed Asama stone, and the back is made of Oya stone. From floor to ceiling, local materials are used in every detail.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-8d843aa3a6ae7a1ec1a4db85ac22fbc2-1536×1024.jpg The space is loosely divided by herringbone and mortar floors and steps.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-dd69735a34c199998aa55aa8efcbf280-1024×1536.jpg The Oya stone and square shape of the wood stove are adorable. Outdoors, there is a wooden deck and dog run, with seating for 12 inside the restaurant and 10 on the terrace.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-fbd417da2ea9c24c5f87f684d59579a1-1536×1024.jpg Quiet terrace seating. Pets are allowed on the terrace.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-d8cbc0a655b4e12c47869a0234416abf-1536×1024.jpg The dog run is also beautiful. Its design harmonizes with the forest. ■ Store concept Tabinekotei’s official Instagram describes the restaurant’s origins as follows: I am a traveling cat. I came from Osaka to Tokyo and then to Karuizawa. This time, the spice curry that has served us well until now will take a back seat and take on the challenge of creating a “soup curry that everyone can enjoy.” The goal is to be a one-of-a-kind spice restaurant. The owner, the former Yamtei ace chef who has been with the restaurant for 10 years, and a medicinal food expert have teamed up, and with the keywords of “local production for local consumption,” “fermentation,” and “ergothioneine (an antioxidant),” we serve “healthy curry that you can eat” using Karuizawa ingredients.
■ Design and materials
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-2133a0c43605c746d5bba1f437519d59-1536×1023.jpg The design theme was the feeling of entering a “tree hollow,” and a nature roof was placed inside. The lighting was inspired by Mexican architecture, with light sources embedded in the walls and painted with the same material as the walls. The design allows the light to spread softly, creating a different look during the day and at night. Oya stone is used for the back of the wood stove, and square-shaped Asama stone is used for the floor.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-9efdf2b72920cfb0e90faac3ab68c4fe-1536×1024.jpg Black iron is used to trim the flooring, matching the color of the Asama stone.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-b8143d2cb10744f77e52e666bbb0d8d7-1536×1024.jpg All fixtures and fittings are handmade by the craftsmen of Hishida Construction. ■ Owner and construction history
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-a64447fe8c402ef0d1be6afe74895110-1536×1024.jpg When the owner moved to Karuizawa, he encountered a home built by Hishida Construction and praised its comfortable living. Hoping to recreate this same comfort in his store, he commissioned the company to design the store. As with the home, the design emphasizes harmony with the natural environment and the texture of the materials. The lighting is by Louis Poulsen, and the furniture is a combination of works from local furniture manufacturers and Aalto masterpieces.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-8825d6fe9cbf7104501240ed9fb84f55-1536×1024.jpg A store space where architecture, interior design, and cuisine come together.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-e88429c9ee5da3a134aba34ca36a5f22-1024×1536.jpg We want as many people as possible to experience the exquisite curry you can enjoy in this space.
■ Store overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/171153/6/171153-6-ff11f6ffa74ad973d892832ead9d2821-1024×1536.jpg Store name: Tabinekotei Address: 389-0201 3356-3 Shiono, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Structure: Wood Design & Construction: Hishida Construction Opening Date: Monday, October 13, 2025, 11:00 AM onwards Hours: Lunch only in October (ends when curry runs out) Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays Seating: 12 seats inside, 10 seats on the terrace Parking: 8 spaces Dog run: Available (and cats too!) Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabinekotei/ ■Company profile Company name: Hishida Construction Representative: Representative director Shohei Hishida Location: 389-0602 1683-17 Nakanojo, Sakaki-machi, Hanishina-gun, Nagano Prefecture Established: 2012 (13th year since establishment / as of 2025) Business:
Residential design and construction, Shohei Hishida brand management, construction business utilizing local resources
Website:https://hishidak.com/
■Hishida Construction Public Relations Office In charge: Kenji Tamaki TEL: 0268-82-8876 MAIL: info@hishidak.com Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries regarding interviews or tours, or to request information materials. ※Image material
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