cucina regionale YANAGAWA
Italian in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 13 min walk from Kyōbate Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 Italian restaurants in Nara
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Entrance 2
In our ranking, cucina regionale YANAGAWA is 1st of the 5 Italian restaurants in Nara. 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. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 5 Italian restaurants in Nara can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Nara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cucina regionale YANAGAWA | #1 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Kyōbate | — |
| Ocu | #2 | ¥12,100 | ¥4,840 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Nara | — |
| 37+1 | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Takadashi | Tue |
| Cafe Restaurant KANAU | — | ¥16,500 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya Restaurant | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book cucina regionale YANAGAWA
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-8578 (+81-50-5868-8578 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Course ◆ Luxuriously Enjoy a Colorful Dish Crafted from Nara Ingredients
7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–9 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | *Smart casual. Please come in elegant and clean clothing.* *Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes.* |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Opened | June 2022 |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,000 m) from Kyōbate Station.
Also near: Nara (Exit 2): 13 min
- Leave Kyōbate Station and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 640 m.
- Bear right and walk 130 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at cucina regionale YANAGAWA.
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
奈良県奈良市芝突抜町12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12 Shibatsukinukecho Nara, Nara 630-8385 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Cucina regionale YANAGAWA is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. cucina regionale YANAGAWA in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does cucina regionale YANAGAWA cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to cucina regionale YANAGAWA?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to cucina regionale YANAGAWA?
Kyōbate Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,000 m). Nara Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does cucina regionale YANAGAWA have a dress code?
*Smart casual. Please come in elegant and clean clothing.* *Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes.*
Is cucina regionale YANAGAWA in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Cucina regionale YANAGAWA 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, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.