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<h2>French Restaurant in Nara</h2><h2>Reservations for "la forme d'eternite"</h2><p>[ 3 mins walk from Nara Station ] </p><p>Recognized as a Selected Restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Nara 2024, La forme d'eternite is a French restaurant renowned for its exceptional quality, creativity, and attention to detail. The restaurant offers modern course meals that thoughtfully blend classic French techniques with seasonal ingredients and local flavors from Nara, creating dishes that are both elegant and inventive.</p><p>Chef Ryota Nagano, who trained extensively in both regional France and Paris, personally selects the finest seasonal ingredients directly from trusted local producers. His dishes are distinguished by exquisite sauces and imaginative presentations, resulting in a culinary experience that is uniquely La forme d'eternite.</p><p>Each course is accompanied by carefully chosen wine pairings, designed to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients while complementing the chef’s creative vision. Combined with a refined interior and attentive service, every visit promises a memorable and exceptional dining experience that reflects both the spirit of French cuisine and the essence of Nara.</p>

la forme d'eternite

<h2>Japanese Restaurant in Nara</h2><h2>Reservations for Musouan</h2><p>[ 10 mins walk from Kintetsu Nara Station ] </p><p>Musouan is a Japanese restaurant tucked within the serene gardens of Nara Park, offering elegant kaiseki cuisine that highlights the seasonal flavors of both land and sea. Guests can enjoy a leisurely culinary experience amidst a 300-tsubo (approx. 990 m²) garden that showcases the changing beauty of the seasons, in a space adorned with carefully selected Japanese tableware. All seating is table-and-chair style, ensuring comfort for those unaccustomed to traditional tatami dining, while allowing every guest to enjoy the garden views from any room.</p><p>With a long-standing history and a spirit of attentive hospitality, Musouan has been recognized as a Selected Restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Nara 2024, earning international recognition for the quality of its cuisine and service. <br>Guided by a philosophy that treasures each guest’s moment of healthy, delicious happiness—like a compass seeking the light—Musouan continues to be a distinguished destination for refined Japanese dining in Nara.</p>

Musouan

<h2>Italian Restaurant in Nara</h2><h2>Reservations for RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI </h2><p>[ 1 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station ] </p><h2>About RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI </h2><p>RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI was selected as a Selected Restaurant in the Michelin Guide Nara 2024, and is widely regarded for offering a highly accomplished dining experience that thoughtfully connects the character of Nara with the traditions of Italian cuisine. Conveniently located for visitors exploring the city, the restaurant provides an easy stop between sightseeing spots, yet once inside, guests are welcomed into a calm, unhurried atmosphere. This contrast between accessibility and tranquility elevates each meal into a memorable experience, earning the restaurant a reputation as one of Nara’s most refined dining destinations.</p><h2>Cuisine at RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI</h2><p>Rooted in the foundations of traditional Italian cooking, the cuisine is shaped through a harmonious dialogue with the food culture of Nara and Japan. Each dish reflects the chef’s creativity, subtly expressing the region’s climate and history while remaining grounded in the techniques and structure of authentic Italian cuisine. By respecting the natural character of each ingredient and balancing local sensibilities with classical Italian craftsmanship, the restaurant presents a distinctive style of Italian dining that can only be experienced here. The wine program, curated by the in-house sommelier, focuses on Italian selections chosen to complement each course, enhancing the overall coherence and depth of the dining experience through thoughtful pairings.</p><h2>Location of RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI </h2><p>Situated just a one-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and located on the second floor of a building within a lively shopping arcade, the restaurant offers exceptional convenience for travelers exploring Nara and the wider Kansai region. Its central setting allows guests to incorporate a refined dining experience seamlessly into their sightseeing itinerary. Despite this accessibility, stepping inside reveals a serene environment removed from the bustle outside, where guests can slow down and devote their full attention to the pleasure of the meal—an appealing contrast that defines the restaurant’s charm.</p><h2>Interior and Ambience</h2><p>The interior, designed by an architect with a refined aesthetic sensibility, is complemented by original music composed specifically for the restaurant by Conisch. The gentle soundscape resonates with the cuisine, shaping an atmosphere that feels carefully attuned to every detail. Within this space, the spirit of Italy, the character of Nara, music, and cuisine quietly converge, creating an environment that softens the senses and invites guests to step away from the rhythms of daily life. The result is a calm, sophisticated setting where diners can immerse themselves fully in the experience of food and place.</p><h2>Chef of RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI</h2><p>Chef Masaki Yamazaki refined his skills over 11 years of training at a pasta specialty restaurant before opening his own establishment in 2007. In 2014, he renamed the restaurant RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI, marking a new chapter in the expression of his culinary philosophy. His cooking reflects a balance between time-honored technique and an openness to reinterpretation, allowing local character to be woven naturally into classical Italian forms. This combination of technical assurance and sensitivity to place gives rise to cuisine that feels both grounded in tradition and quietly innovative.</p><h2>Awards &amp; Recognition</h2><p>Chef Yamazaki’s work has received national recognition, including third place at the Premio Acchi competition in 2019 and first place at the 12th National Italian Cuisine Competition in 2021, along with the Olive Oil Prize Award. These accolades reflect not only technical excellence, but also a refined sense of expression—recognizing his thoughtful approach to ingredients, composition, and the philosophy that underpins each dish.</p><h2>Mission of RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI </h2><p>Rooted in the historical landscape of Nara, RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI aspires to be a place where guests can savor authentic Italian cuisine shaped by the local terroir, all while enjoying a relaxed and unhurried pace of dining. Whether for a special occasion or a meaningful meal during one’s travels, the restaurant seeks to offer an experience that lingers in memory—one that gently connects place, cuisine, and time into a single, enduring impression.</p>

RISTORANTE Borgo KONISHI

<h2>Japanese Restaurant in Nara</h2><h2>Reservations for “Kotan”</h2><p>[ 1 min walk from Shin-Omiya Station ]</p><p>“Kotan” offers Japanese cuisine in a calm and refined setting. With over 40 years of culinary experience and nearly 30 years since opening his own restaurant, owner-chef Mr. Masanori Mizukawa personally visits the market each morning to select the day’s freshest ingredients.</p><p>Each dish is prepared with meticulous care and is known for its deep, nourishing flavors that bring out the natural qualities of the ingredients to the fullest. Guests can savor dishes that showcase techniques honed over many years, including seasonal kaiseki cuisine that reflects the four seasons, as well as the restaurant’s well-known hoba-yaki (grilled on magnolia leaves).</p><p>Kotan received one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Nara 2017 and was selected as a Selected Restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Nara 2024 and 2025, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a refined Japanese dining experience in Nara.</p>

Kotan

<p>[ 3 mins walk from Nara Station ] Since opening in 2016, the chef Mr. Ryo Sato has personally visited producers across Japan, engaging directly with ingredients at their source. By understanding the philosophy behind each ingredient and the time and passion devoted to its creation, the chef Mr. Ryo Sato strives to gently reflect those stories in every dish, finishing each plate with the utmost care. Drawing generously on the seasonal bounty of Nara, the course elevates familiar ingredients into unexpected and memorable creations. The chef Mr. Ryo Sato would be delighted if you enjoy this culinary journey that transforms the known into the extraordinary. Owner-chef Mr. Ryo Sato graduated from culinary school in 1997 and began his career at French restaurants in Tokyo. In 2004, he moved to France, where he trained at <em>L’Espérance</em> and <em>Le Charlemagne</em> in Burgundy. After returning to Japan in 2006, he honed his skills as sous-chef at <em>Restaurant FEU</em>, and in 2012 was appointed head chef at <em>Quand l’appétit va tout va!</em> in Azabu-Juban. In 2016, he opened LA TRACE. The restaurant was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Nara from 2022 to 2025, and was featured in Gault &amp; Millau from 2023 to 2025.</p>

LA TRACE

<p>[ 20 mins walk from Yataki Bus Stop *Buses are limited, so please check the bus schedule in advance. ] Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya is an auberge in the satoyama of Nara, a renovated 300-year-old thatched-roof traditional Japanese house. In addition to seasonal vegetables grown in the onsite farm in a pesticide-free and organic manner, Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya offers dishes that make the most of Yamato Touki, a medicinal herb that has been cultivated in Nara since ancient times. You will enjoy dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients. Around Yatakiya, you can encounter a variety of flora and fauna in the rich natural environment. Please enjoy the beautiful Japanese satoyama landscape that changes its expression with each season and each hour. Uda City is a highland town located in the northeastern part of Nara Prefecture, about one hour by train or car from urban areas such as Osaka and Kyoto. Uda Matsuyama, an important traditional building preservation district that retains the atmosphere of a castle town, and Muroji Temple are famous tourist attractions. In the “Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan),” Emperor Suiko of the Asuka period (710-794) is said to have “hunted medicines in Udano,” indicating that the area was rich in flora and fauna from that time. In the Edo period (1603-1867), the Morino Old Medicine Garden, said to be the oldest private medicinal herb garden in Japan, was established. Uda has long nurtured a culture of medicinal herbs, as evidenced by the many founders of pharmaceutical companies that have been established here in modern times. Please take your time and enjoy your meal at Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya.</p>

Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya

<p>[ 10 mins walk from Gakuenmae Station ] Oryori Hanagaki offers not only traditional Japanese cuisine, but also contemporary Japanese courses that incorporate ingredients from Japan, the Western, and Chinese. The owner chef, Mr. Yoshihiko Furuta, personally visits the market every morning to carefully select ingredients, and seasonal fresh ingredients are sent directly from producers all over Japan. The owner, Mr. Yoshihiko Furuta, founded the restaurant,Oryori Hanagaki,  in 1993 at the age of 25. Oryori Hanagaki offers a limited number of groups for a night, and serves the finest Japanese cuisine. When you come to Nara, please visit Oryori Hanagaki, and enjoy an authentic Japanese kappo cuisine.</p>

Oryori Hanagaki

<p>[ 7 mins walk from Nara Station ] <span style="color: black">■NOTICE■JPNEAZY concierge fee is NOT the meal’s fee discounted. Unagi Kawahara Sanjouya Nara uses only high-quality and safe domestic live eels (from Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures). Unagi Kawahara Sanjouya Nara has a storage place called “stand” at the restaurant, and they let eels tired from the stress of transportation sleep slowly in the “stand” to bring them to their best natural state before processing them. The eel is grilled thoroughly to remove excess fat, so it is served one size larger than the average size, calculating that the meat will shrink. The result is a texture that is both fluffy and crispy. "Jiyaki Eel” is grilled over powerful Binchotan charcoal without steaming. Each eel is carefully grilled down to the small bones. The eel is covered with the aroma unique to charcoal grilling. Please enjoy the freshly grilled eel. The flavor is concentrated by charcoal grilling. The outside is crispy and fragrant, while the inside is soft and fluffy. The excess fat has been removed to eliminate the fishy smell and persistent greasiness. While based on traditional cooking techniques, Unagi Kawahara Sanjouya Nara is constantly seeking for evolution and research. "Kawahara's Eel” is the result of the original production methods, management methods, techniques, knowledge gained through daily research, and the wisdom and ingenuity of their staff.</span></p>

Unagi Kawahara Sanjouya Nara

<p>[ 1 min walk from Yamato-Yagi Station ] <span style="color: black">■NOTICE■JPNEAZY concierge fee is NOT the meal’s fee discounted. At Sushi Yoshi, you can enjoy exquisite sushi prepared by a former sumo wrestler in a modern Japanese atmosphere. Sushi Yoshi's seating is limited to a counter made of hinoki cypress, creating a chic, Japanese atmosphere for adults. The sushi is prepared in front of your eyes by the chef who is a former sumo wrestler, and the seafood is carefully selected by a discerning chef. You can feel the realism and power of the sushi being made in front of your eyes by the master. Sushi Yoshi is also particular about the dining space, creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can spend your time at ease. The chef of Sushi Yoshi recommends this restaurant for special occasions such as a dinner with your loved ones. Sushi Yoshi is particular about every process from carefully selected ingredients, preparation work to bring out the best flavor, and skilled nigiri (hand-rolled sushi) to serving the dishes to our customers. The menu is a course only, and the chef offers a course using the recommended ingredients of the day at the discretion of the owner. Sushi Yoshi also offers various types of sake that go well with the dishes, including rare and hard-to-find sake and whiskey. Sushi Yoshi offers the recommended brands of the season that do not interfere with the taste of the sushi. Please enjoy the marriage with sushi. Please enjoy the exquisite sushi prepared by the chef who does not compromise on taste.</span></p>

Sushi Yoshi

<p>[ 15 mins walk from Kintetsu Nara Station ] <span style="color: black">■NOTICE■JPNEAZY concierge fee is NOT the meal’s fee discounted. Shousou is a space where Japanese people can enjoy their beloved sushi and delicious sake. Shousou is located in the former warehouse of the governor's office, which was built in 1922 and has been reconstructed as a modern sushi restaurant. Shousou interprets Nara's history and Japanese sushi from a new perspective to create innovative sushi course meals. Shousou invites you to enjoy a dining experience at Shousou that stimulates the senses with a fusion of authentic sushi prepared to your specifications and the chef's playful spirit. The space is a harmony of Nara's traditions and modernity. The warmth of the wood interior and the gentle lighting create a relaxed atmosphere, offering a special moment through a meal. You can enjoy a wonderful dining experience with family, friends, or business associates in a relaxed atmosphere. Please enjoy the delicate flavors of seasonal ingredients and the beauty of the changing seasons as the chef carefully prepares each piece of sushi over the counter. Please enjoy the warmth of the handmade sushi and the history of the restaurant in a luxurious and ethereal atmosphere at Shousou.</span></p>

Shousou

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