1. Introduction: December 30, 2025 Lunch at Romance no Kamisama
On December 30, 2025, after a full morning of skiing and snowboarding at Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama (Kijimadaira Ski Resort), we enjoyed lunch at “Yamanoie Panis,” directly connected to the slopes!
We entered as soon as it opened at 11 AM and smoothly secured seats. Our family of three (2 adults, 1 child) shared the Special Beef Stew, Soup & Bread Assortment Set, and French Toast, and everything was exquisite!
We were particularly impressed by the tender, fall-apart beef in the beef stew and the deliciousness of the homemade bread!✨
▲Sign in front of the slopes. French Toast is the #1 popular item! Takeout available
2. What is Yamanoie Panis?
Yamanoie Panis is a café restaurant famous for its homemade bread, located right on the slopes of Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama (Kijimadaira Ski Resort).
Features of Yamanoie Panis:
- ✅ Directly connected to slopes: Lunch immediately after skiing
- ✅ Exquisite homemade bread: Freshly baked bread served daily
- ✅ Authentic beef stew: Large 10cm chunks of tender beef
- ✅ #1 Popular: French Toast: Loved by both kids and adults
- ✅ Takeout available: You can take bread home
It opens at 11 AM, but it’s so popular that it becomes fully booked by 11:30 AM!
▲Yamanoie Panis exterior. A warm and welcoming building
3. Access & Restaurant Information
Basic Information:
- Name: Yamanoie Panis (ヤマノイエ パニス)
- Location: Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama (Kijimadaira Ski Resort) – On slopes, upper Romance Lift area
- Hours: 11:00-14:00 (Lunch service)
- Closed: Check with resort (typically operates on ski resort operating days)
- Parking: Use ski resort parking (free)
- Reference URL: https://kijimadaira.org/article/detail/stay/yamanoie-panis/
Access:
- ✅ 0 minutes walk from slopes: You can ski directly to the entrance
- ✅ Prominent signage: Large sign in front of the slopes
Note: It opens at 11 AM but becomes fully booked by 11:30 AM! We recommend visiting either early or late to avoid peak times.
4. Interior Atmosphere
The interior is a cozy space with warm wood tones. It’s perfect for resting your body tired from skiing and snowboarding.
The dining area centers around table seating, allowing families to enjoy meals comfortably.
We secured seats smoothly by entering right at 11 AM opening, but by 11:30 AM it was completely full! Since it’s a popular restaurant, we recommend arriving early.
5. Menu Introduction
Yamanoie Panis offers a comprehensive menu including lunch items, side dishes, desserts, and drinks.
📋 Lunch Menu 1
▲Lunch menu. Beef stew, Margherita pizza, etc.
- Chicken Curry: ¥880
- Jumbo Hamburg & Fried Shrimp: ¥1,350 (currently unavailable)
- Margherita Pizza: ¥1,000
📋 Lunch Menu 2
▲Main menu. Special Beef Stew (¥1,800), Soup & Bread Assortment Set (¥1,250), etc.
- Today’s Soup and Bread Assortment Set: ¥1,250
- Special Beef Stew: ¥1,800
- Large serving of rice or bread: ¥200
- For lunch menu orders:
- Coffee/Tea: ¥350
- Glass of wine/Glass of beer: ¥550
📋 Side Dishes & Desserts Menu
▲Side dishes & desserts menu. French Toast Set (¥1,050) is the #1 popular item!
- Salad: ¥350
- Soup: ¥650
- Bread Assortment: ¥900
- French Toast Set (Single): ¥1,050 (¥630 without drink)
- French Toast Set (Double): ¥1,100 (¥700 without drink)
- Toppings:
- Honey
- Apple preserve
- Maple syrup
- Salted caramel
- Chocolate sauce
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Heart Toast Set (Heart Toast + Drink): ¥1,050 (¥650 without drink)
📋 Drink Menu
▲Drink menu. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcohol available
- Coffee: ¥550
- Uva Tea: ¥550
- Apple Juice: ¥550
- Earl Grey Tea: ¥550
- Cola: ¥450
- Iced Coffee: ¥550
- Iced Tea: ¥550
- Hot Chocolate: ¥600
- Bottled Beer (Large/Medium): ¥900/¥750
- House Wine (Red/White): ¥1,500 (Carafe)/¥600 (Glass)
- Sake: ¥700
- Non-alcoholic Beer: ¥600
6. What We Actually Ordered
Our family of three ordered the following:
- Special Beef Stew (¥1,800)
- Soup & Bread Assortment Set (¥1,250)
- French Toast (¥1,050)
We shared all three dishes, and everything was exquisite!
6-1. Special Beef Stew (¥1,800)
▲Special Beef Stew. Large chunks of tender, fall-apart beef!
▲Beef stew and bread assortment. Perfect pairing with bread!
Impressions of the Special Beef Stew:
- ✅ Large beef chunks!: Generous pieces of beef throughout
- ✅ Tender and exquisite!: So tender it falls apart at the touch of a knife
- ✅ Rich demi-glace sauce!: Deep flavor that pairs perfectly with bread
- ✅ Delicious vegetables too: Includes carrots and broccoli for good nutritional balance
Actual Experience: “The beef chunks were large, so I cut them with a knife and shared with my 10-year-old child. It was truly tender and delicious! The rich demi-glace sauce was also fantastic when dipped with bread!”
6-2. Soup & Bread Assortment Set (¥1,250)
▲Soup & Bread Assortment Set. Generous portions of corn soup and bread!
Impressions of Soup & Bread:
- ✅ Bread is exceptionally delicious!: Homemade bread is crispy outside, fluffy inside – exquisite
- ✅ Variety of bread types: Baguette, roll bread, croissant – enjoy different varieties
- ✅ Creamy corn soup: My wife ate it and raved, “Delicious!”
Actual Experience: “The bread was truly delicious! We really experienced the quality of homemade bread. My wife said the corn soup she had was also ‘delicious!'”
6-3. French Toast (¥1,050)
▲French Toast. Served with vanilla ice cream, very popular with kids!
Impressions of French Toast:
- ✅ Child was fully satisfied!: My 10-year-old said “Delicious!” and finished it all
- ✅ Perfect pairing with vanilla ice cream: Harmony of warm French toast and cold ice cream
- ✅ Deserves #1 popularity: The sign says “#1 Popular” and we totally agree!
Actual Experience: “Only my 10-year-old child ate this, but they said ‘Delicious!’ and was very satisfied. It totally deserves being #1 popular!”
7. Homemade Bread Takeout Available!
▲Homemade bread display. Takeout available!
▲Panis’s pride: French bread. Confident enough to claim “Japan’s most delicious French bread”!
At Yamanoie Panis, homemade bread takeout is available!
The sign claims “Japan’s most delicious French bread” – clearly a product they’re very confident about.
We didn’t take any home this time, but we definitely want to try takeout next visit!
8. Recommended Points
✅ Directly Connected to Slopes – Very Convenient!
You can have lunch immediately after skiing without wasting any time.
✅ Special Beef Stew is Exquisite!
Large 10cm beef chunks that fall apart tenderly, with rich demi-glace sauce! Perfect pairing with bread.
✅ Homemade Bread is Exceptionally Delicious!
The homemade bread – crispy outside, fluffy inside – is an experience you can only have here.
✅ French Toast is #1 Popular!
French toast beloved by both kids and adults. Served with vanilla ice cream, it’s fantastic.
✅ Bread Takeout Available!
Being able to take home “Japan’s most delicious French bread” is a great perk.
✅ Family-Friendly!
The cozy interior allows families to enjoy meals comfortably.
9. Points to Note
⚠️ Opens at 11 AM but Full by 11:30 AM!
We recommend entering right at 11 AM opening. It was completely full by 11:30 AM.
⚠️ Limited Lunch Service Hours
Operating hours are 11:00-14:00 (please confirm). Early arrival recommended.
10. Summary: For Lunch at Romance no Kamisama, Choose Yamanoie Panis!
If you want to enjoy lunch at Snow Resort Romance no Kamisama (Kijimadaira Ski Resort), Yamanoie Panis is highly recommended!
The Special Beef Stew and homemade bread are must-tries! Our family of three visited and was fully satisfied with every dish.
Entering right at 11 AM opening is best, but since it’s so popular it becomes full by 11:30 AM, we recommend arriving early.
Next time, we definitely want to try taking home some homemade bread!✨
11. Basic Information Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Yamanoie Panis (ヤマノイエ パニス) |
| Address | 3876-2 Kamikijima, Kijimadaira Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture (On Romance no Kamisama slopes) |
| Hours | 11:00-14:00 (Lunch service) |
| Closed | Weekdays (Open Fri-Sun and holidays only, please confirm) |
| Access | 0 minutes walk from slopes |
| Parking | Use ski resort parking (free) |
| Recommended Menu | Special Beef Stew (¥1,800), Soup & Bread Assortment Set (¥1,250), French Toast (¥1,050) |
| Takeout | Available (homemade bread) |
| Visit Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Official Website | https://kijimadaira.org/article/detail/stay/yamanoie-panis/ |