Oryori Hanagaki
花垣
Kaiseki in Gakuenmae Area, Nara, 10 min walk from Gakuen-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,100
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Ikyu), 93% above the ¥17,100 median of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 4 in Nara in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 6 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥33,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gakuenmae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyakuraku So | — | ¥14,850 | ¥4,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Tomio | Wed |
| Wa Asuka | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tomio | Wed |
| Oryori Hanagaki | — | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ | 10 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
| Koikiryori Aji Manso | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 19 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Oryori Hanagaki
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0742-45-1288 (+81-742-45-1288 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【33,000円】おまかせコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
Cheapest
Course
【48,400円～72,600円】特別コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥72,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$480
¥39,600 more than the one above
Course
【72,600円～96,800円】特別コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥96,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$650
¥24,200 more than the one above
Course
【96,800円～121,000円】特別コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥121,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$810
¥24,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Gakuen-mae Station.
Also near: Ayameike: 17 min
- Leave Gakuen-mae Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 310 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
Oryori Hanagaki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
花垣
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
花垣奈良県奈良市学園南2丁目13-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 13-2 Gakuenminami Nara, Nara 631-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | One meter by taxi from Kintetsu Gakuenmae Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Oryori Hanagaki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Oryori Hanagaki in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Nara · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Nara
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Hanagaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Oryori Hanagaki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Hanagaki?
Gakuen-mae Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m). Ayameike Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Oryori Hanagaki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Oryori Hanagaki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.