Oryori Kotan
枯淡
Kaiseki in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 4 min walk from Shin-Ōmiya Station
Our analysis
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
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, and lower than that of 55% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oryori Kotan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shin-Ōmiya | Sun |
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, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Oryori Kotan
- Call 0742-33-8817 (+81-742-33-8817 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Shin-Ōmiya Station.
Also near: Nara: 15 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.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
Oryori Kotan is on your right.
On your right
Look for
枯淡
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
千曲ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
枯淡奈良県奈良市大宮町6-2-17 千曲ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-2-17 Omiyacho Nara, Nara 630-8115 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kotan is a 1-minute walk from the South Exit of Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Oryori Kotan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Oryori Kotan in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Kotan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Oryori Kotan closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Kotan?
Shin-Ōmiya Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Nara Station is about 14 minutes away.
Is Oryori Kotan in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Oryori Kotan 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) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.