Aperçu
Innovative in Gakuenmae Area, Nara, 9 min walk from Tomio Station
Our analysis
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 4 of the 10 innovative restaurants in Nara can be. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Nara City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Suiyo | #3 | ¥19,354 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Diningroom in the Naramachi | #4 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | — |
| Nagomi | — | ¥18,900 | ¥18,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Nara | — |
| Aperçu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Tomio | — |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Gibier Ida | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Aperçu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-6700 (+81-50-5597-6700 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Nara.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Prelude to Encounter
6 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
Prelude to Encounter" September-October Weekday Limited Course - Includes Dessert Message Plate + Toast Drink
6 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
Exploring Encounter "Exploratory Encounter" Short Course
3 hr at the table
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥15,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,950 more than the one above
Exploring Encounter
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,850 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 12% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 15 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | We recommend wearing a jacket. Entry in casual attire such as shorts and sandals is not permitted. We kindly ask that you refrain from using strong perfumes when visiting. Above all, we hope you come with a spirit of enjoyment. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | December 2025 |
Getting there
9 min walk (690 m) from Tomio Station.
Also near: Gakuen-mae: 25 min
- Leave Tomio Station and walk west for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 210 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Aperçu is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
奈良県奈良市三碓1-8-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-7 naraken narashi mitsugarasu, Nara 631-0061 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Aperçu is a 6-minute walk from Tomio Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Aperçu is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Aperçu in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aperçu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 12%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Aperçu?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Aperçu?
Tomio Station, about 9 minutes on foot (690 m). Gakuen-mae Station is about 22 minutes away.
Does Aperçu have a dress code?
We recommend wearing a jacket. Entry in casual attire such as shorts and sandals is not permitted. We kindly ask that you refrain from using strong perfumes when visiting. Above all, we hope you come with a spirit of enjoyment.
Is Aperçu in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Aperçu is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.