Every time I go to Harunire Terrace in the Hoshino area of Karuizawa, I find an amazing restaurant I didn't know about and can't resist trying; Sawamura is not only an excellent restaurant with exceptional (but affordable) food, but also a bakery. After having a beautiful crab dish and a slice of moreish chocolate cake, I just had to buy a loaf of bread on my way out. If you're struggling to find somewhere good to eat for a reasonable price in Karuizawa, Sawamura is absolutely recommended.
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Sawamura, Karuizawa
A beautiful bakery and restaurant in Harunire Terrace
By Livvy Boote
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Tomato cream pasta with crab
The chocolate cake was the perfect top off to a lovely meal
The wine menu here is also excellent
The bakery sells condiments and jams
Some of the selection of bread and cakes in Sawamura
The bread in particular looks (and is!) delicious
The entrance to the bakery
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