[Yamagata, Murayama] Link MURAYAMA’s pizza shop “pizza nu-ma” | Delicious pizza tasting report
2025/10/15 This site contains advertisements. Category: pizza
“pizza nu-ma” is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected pizza, pasta, and desserts, located in the Link MURAYAMA complex, which is a renovated former prefectural Tateoka High School building in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Although the interior of the store is compact, it is a comfortable space with desks and chairs that were used in schools. There is a pizza oven in the open kitchen, and the aroma of pizza baking fills the air.
In this article, we will introduce “pizza nu-ma”‘s special pizzas and other recommended menu items.
What kind of restaurant is “pizza nu-ma”?

“Pizza Nu-ma” is a unique pizza specialty store located in the former prefectural Tateoka High School building in Tateoka, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
In the atmosphere of a school with a somewhat nostalgic feel, you can enjoy the special pizza carefully prepared by the owner. The homemade dough is crisp and fragrant on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the aroma the moment it comes out of the oven will whet your appetite.
Another appeal is that they incorporate local ingredients into their toppings, and enjoy a menu that changes with the seasons.
“Pizza Nu-ma” combines a special location in a former high school building with authentic pizza, and is recommended not only for locals but also for tourists.
How to access
Pizza Nu-ma can be accessed on foot from Murayama Station on the JR Ou Main Line.
If you go straight after leaving the station, you will see the school building of the former Prefectural Tateoka High School. There is a shop in one corner, and the unique exterior that retains the atmosphere of a school building is a landmark.
If you are visiting by car, it takes about 10 minutes from Murayama IC on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway. There is also a parking space on the school grounds, so it is convenient to stop by while driving.
The location is easily accessible by train or car, so you can easily visit it when sightseeing or going out.
| Store name | pizza nu-ma |
|---|---|
| Telephone number | 070-9089-3810 |
| Business hours | 11:00-18:00 |
| Regular holidays | Every Tuesday, other irregular holidays |
| Residence | C Building 102, 2-1-1 Tateokaaramachi, Murayama City, 995-0032 |
| Access | 7 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Murayama Station, 7 minutes by car from Tohoku Chuo Expressway Murayama IC |
| Parking lot | Available (LinkMURAYAMA parking lot up to 110 cars) |
| Official HP・SNS | pizza nu-ma pizza nu-ma Instagram |
No oil or sugar used! What is the secret behind “pizza nu-ma”‘s special pizza dough?

The owner of “pizza nu-ma” is Mr. Numazawa, a former Italian chef.
When he visited Link MURAYAMA with his seniors, he was fascinated by this place, and opened a shop at Link MURAYAMA in February 2023.
Pizza nu-ma’s pizza dough is made using a method that does not use any oil or sugar and is fermented slowly at low temperatures for 2 to 3 days, which does not put any stress on the dough.
Mr. Numazawa puts his heart and soul into kneading it every day, aiming for a soft and chewy texture.
Furthermore, most of the sauces used for pizza and pasta and the vegetables used in salads are freshly sourced from Murayama, a local area. By using seasonal vegetables, the colors change with the seasons, so even repeat customers will never get bored.
Of course, both the tomato sauce and basil sauce are homemade. On the day I visited, they were making sauce by crushing large, fresh, plump tomatoes.
There are puffy pizza doughs that are fermenting next to you, and you can’t help but feel the urge to touch them.
The pizza is large, measuring 28cm in diameter! The rich menu is also attractive

“Pizza Nu-ma” always has about 8 types of pizza on the menu.
In addition to the classic Margherita, we offer a wide variety of pizzas, including meat, fish, and four-cheese pizzas that are perfect for cheese lovers.
And of course, I was surprised by its size, which is 28cm in diameter! It has perfect cost performance.
They also have the same-day Pattan pizza made with multigrain dough, and special pizzas that can be made in the shape of a heart for an additional 200 yen, which can be used for various occasions such as anniversaries.
The browned dough was chewy and chewy, and it was an exquisite pizza that was satisfied with the perfection of the hand-kneaded dough.
The manager’s recommended pizzas are as follows.
- Only on Saturdays and Sundays! Margherita/Salad Pizza (Half & Half) 1,700 yen
- Seasonally limited! Fish Genovese pizza 2,000 yen
- Seasonally limited! Tomato and Genovese pizza 1,700 yen
All of them are topped with plenty of toppings and look very filling!
We also recommend the half and half, which allows you to enjoy two different flavors.
I’m also happy that the price is reasonable.
We also have great value menus and limited menus such as lunch sets! Take-out pizza is also OK

“Pizza nu-ma” also offers a great value lunch set. For 1,100 yen, you can choose from a small pizza, salad and drink set, which is a popular and satisfying menu.
If you order pizza or pasta, you can also add dessert at a reasonable price. There are also seasonal and limited-time menus, so you can try different flavors no matter how many times you visit.
The limited menu at this time also included a fish Genovese pizza made with Murayama basil, and two types of cold pasta: tomato pasta and prosciutto salad pasta. Cold menus are also popular during the hot months. The pasta had a chewy texture and was very satisfying.
Also, the pizza is available for take-out, so you can buy it to eat with your family or take it home with friends, making it very convenient. You can also make reservations in advance, so it’s nice to be able to pop in on your way home from work and buy something to take home.
We also have homemade desserts and drinks, so you are welcome to use the cafe

“Pizza nu-ma” also offers sweet pizzas, homemade desserts, and drinks made with homemade syrup. The manager wants people to feel free to use it not only for lunch, but also when they want to take a break or have a coffee with friends.
The showcase displays several types of desserts that are made daily. By the way, the lineup for this day is as follows.
- Gateau chocolate 350 yen
- Basque-style cheesecake 400 yen
- Coffee jelly 200 yen
- Pumpkin pudding 400 yen
Everything looks delicious so I’m confused.
There was also amber sugar made by his wife. Amber sugar, which has a jewel-like appearance and a crunchy texture, is currently experiencing a secret boom.
These gentle colors are also made using only natural pigments, making them colorful and cute, and you’ll want them all. Murayama City, which is famous for its roses, also has rose amber sugar, which is also recommended as a small souvenir!
What kind of facility is “Link MURAYAMA”?

“pizza nu-ma” is a restaurant located in “Link MURAYAMA,” a renovated former prefectural Tateoka High School in Tateoka, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture. “Link MURAYAMA” is a facility that retains the appearance of a school building, but is equipped with a variety of functions such as a co-working space, a shared kitchen, a cafe, a guest house, and a medical fitness facility.
There is also a “Kids Lab” for children, an indoor arena and an outdoor plaza that utilize the old gymnasium, making it a place that can be enjoyed by all generations. When you visit “pizza nu-ma”, be sure to take your time exploring the inside!
Summary
Pizza Nu-ma is a restaurant with exquisite pizzas that are carefully prepared using local ingredients. And the nostalgic space of the former school is also attractive! This is a wonderful pizza shop that not only locals but also tourists should stop by during their sightseeing.
Be sure to go and taste it!
