A century of hospitality
celebrated every day
Enjoy an elegant dining experience with heartfelt cuisine, sommelier-selected wines, and the meticulous hospitality of our staff. Choose from French and Japanese cuisine. Relax to the nostalgic sounds of the nearby Kofukuji Temple bells as you enjoy your meal.
Greeting from the Chef
We have been building our own traditions here in the ancient capital of Nara for over a hundred years.
We hope you have a wonderful time as you enjoy the cuisine and hospitality we proudly offer here at Nara Hotel.
Head Chef of Nara Hotel
Mitsuhiro Sugitani
Restaurants Information
Main Dining Room "MIKASA"
The main dining room continues to be a favorite of national
and international dignitaries and celebrities.
Enjoy traditional French cuisine passed down from successive chefs.
Take a step back in time to the Meiji and Taisho periods of Japan.
The menu is replete with seasonal ingredients and Japanese vegetables
that are characteristic of the Nara region.
Enjoy views of the ancient capital of Nara
as you experience exquisite cuisine available nowhere
else featuring specialties passed down through generations
alongside selected wines from all over the world.
Breakfast
Traditional tea porridge and
Japanese set meal
A colorful and aesthetic Japanese breakfast
awaits you in the morning.
Traditional tea porridge is been enjoyed by the people of Nara as an everyday food. Traditionally known as “Okai-san,” Yamato-no-chagayu or Japanese tea porridge, preserves the rich culinary traditions of the area and has been enjoyed for 1200 years as a staple of Nara’s food culture. Enjoy an authentic Japanese breakfast with colorful side dishes of grilled fish, sesame tofu made in-house, and an assortment of prepared seafood, meat, and vegetables.
Note: In the Japanese set meal, tea porridge will be replaced with Hinohikari white rice (from Nara Prefecture).
Western set meal
Quality egg dishes made
from select ingredients
Enjoy a luxurious breakfast with your choice of six main egg dishes made using Yamato Nadeshiko eggs from Nara Prefecture. Savor each blissful bite that combines the refined flavors and sophisticated combinations of locally sourced ingredients.
Restaurants Guide
| Location | 1st floor of Main Building |
|---|---|
| Hours |
Breakfast 07:00-10:00 (LO 09:30) Lunch 11:30-15:00 (LO 14:00) Dinner 17:30-21:00 (LO 20:00) |
| Seating | 85 |
| TEL |
+81-742-24-3044 (9:00-17:00) |
| Private rooms |
Not offer private rooms. |
Note: When reserved for a private event, the restaurant is open at a separate venue.
Thank you for your understanding.
Reservations
| Making a reservation |
We accept reservations by phone.
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|---|---|
| Canceling a reservation |
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Dietary accommodations
- Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- As the food is prepared in the same kitchen as other menu items, there is a possibility of allergen cross-contact during the cooking process.
- Please understand that depending on the dietary restriction, we may not be able to accommodate your needs due to safety concerns.
Japanese Restaurant "HANAGIKU"
Relax in a modern interior with sweeping panoramic views
of nearby mountains as you enjoy unique Japanese cuisine
made using delicacies from both land and sea across the country,
with a focus on local ingredients from Nara Prefecture.
Indulge in a wide selection of wines curated by our sommelier in addition to local Nara sake,
and savor truly distinct flavors that engage the senses.
When the weather cooperates, the panoramic view of the sun setting
over the ancient capital of Nara
from about 20 minutes before sunset is truly stunning.
We invite you to enjoy dinner and the beautiful scenery.
Restaurants Guide
| Location | 5th floor of New Building |
|---|---|
| Hours |
Lunch 11:30-15:00 (LO 14:00) Dinner 17:30-21:00 (LO 20:00) *Open irregularly (please refer to the business calendar for details) |
| Seating | 60 |
| TEL |
+81-742-24-3044 (9:00-17:00) |
| Private rooms |
Not offer private rooms. |
Note: When reserved for a private event, the restaurant is open at a separate venue.
Thank you for your understanding.
Reservations
| Making a reservation |
We accept reservations by phone.
|
|---|---|
| Canceling a reservation |
|
Dietary accommodations
- Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- As the food is prepared in the same kitchen as other menu items, there is a possibility of allergen cross-contact during the cooking process.
- Please understand that depending on the dietary restriction, we may not be able to accommodate your needs due to safety concerns.
Tea Lounge
Relax and enjoy original cakes made by our pastry chef,
aromatic coffee, and carefully selected tea.
Lose yourself in our signature sweets as you take in the seasonal scenery
and views of the ancient capital through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Visit us to enjoy the perfect meeting of the finest black tea and seasonal sweets.
Restaurants Guide
| Location | 1st floor of Main Building |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:00-18:00(LO 17:30) |
| Seating | 43 |
| TEL |
+81-742-24-3044 (9:00-17:00) |
| Private rooms |
Not offer private rooms. |
Note: Minors (persons under the age of 20) are not allowed at the bar.
Reservations
| Making a reservation |
Reservations cannot be accepted. |
|---|
The Bar
Step into a space lit by the soft glow of lamps with nostalgic charm of the Meiji era,
where each visit brings new encounters and joyful moments.
Enjoy an adult atmosphere with a variety of brand name malt whiskies
and liqueurs served up in polished crystal glasses under warm and welcoming lighting.
Savor special moments and a rich experience with our selection
of world-famous liquors and monthly special cocktails.
Restaurants Guide
| Location | 1st floor of Main Building |
|---|---|
| Hours | 18:00-23:00 (LO 22:30) |
| Seating | 43 |
| TEL |
+81-742-24-3044 (9:00-17:00) |
| Private rooms |
Not offer private rooms. |
Note: When reserved for a private event, the restaurant is open at a separate venue.
Thank you for your understanding.
Reservations
| Making a reservation |
Reservations cannot be accepted. |
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