Azekura
Kaiseki in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 11 min walk from Shin-Ōmiya Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 6 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area 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 | #9 | ¥19,354 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Musoan | #10 | ¥15,730 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | Mon |
| Azekura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Ryotei Kikusuiro | — | ¥22,000 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | Tue, Wed |
| TERRACE Wakakusayama | — | ¥13,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Gokan Uogin | — | ¥24,200 | ¥24,200 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Shin-Ōmiya | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Azekura
- Call 0742-36-5608 (+81-742-36-5608 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Nara.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 12% (no additional charge) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 56 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu |
Getting there
11 min walk (900 m) from Shin-Ōmiya Station.
Also near: Nara: 22 min
- Leave Shin-Ōmiya Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right at Matsuya and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki and walk 430 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
Azekura is on your left.
On your left
Show this to a taxi driver
奈良県奈良市三条大路1-1-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Sanjooji Nara, Nara 630-8013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Azekura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 12% (no additional charge)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Azekura have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Azekura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Azekura?
Shin-Ōmiya Station, about 11 minutes on foot (900 m). Nara Station is about 21 minutes away.
Does Azekura have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.