Le BENKEI
French in Yamatokoriyama, Nara, 16 min walk from Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station
Our analysis
- #4of 9 French restaurants in Nara
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Le BENKEI is 4th of the 9 French restaurants in Nara. 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. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and Pocket Concierge; 4 of the 9 French restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Pocket Concierge and its website.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Trace | #1 | ¥15,400 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Nara | Tue, Sun |
| Le Bois | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Nara | — |
| Diningroom in the Naramachi | #3 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | — |
| Le BENKEI | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 16 min, Kintetsu-Kōriyama | Mon, Tue |
| La forme d'éternité | — | ¥12,650 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nara | Mon |
| AUBERGE de SENVIE | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Le BENKEI
- Book online in English on TableCheck or Pocket Concierge, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0743-53-3588 (+81-743-53-3588 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Chef's Lunch Course; with Aperitif
Lunch
¥13,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Chef's Lunch Course; with Aperitif
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥9,000 more than the one above
Chef's Dinner Course; with Aperitif
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Chef's Lunch Course; with Aperitif
Lunch
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥8,000 more than the one above
Chef's Dinner Course; with Aperitif
Dinner
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Chef's Special; Select Dinner Course
Dinner
¥40,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$270
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 80 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Men are required to wear a jacket during dinner time. Please refrain from wearing shorts, sandals, or other casual attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
16 min walk (1,310 m) from Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station.
Also near: Kujō: 18 min
- Leave Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station and walk north for 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 10 m.
- Turn left onto Yamatokoriyama Kamimitsuhashi Line and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 320 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 440 m.
- Turn left onto Nara Yamatokoriyama Ikaruga Line and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Hirakata Yamatokoriyama Line and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Le BENKEI is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
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奈良県大和郡山市北郡山276-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 276-1 -, Nara 639-1160 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 5 minutes from Nakacho IC on the Daini-Sanna Road towards Koriyama. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Le BENKEI cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Le BENKEI closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Le BENKEI?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Le BENKEI?
Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station, about 16 minutes on foot (1,310 m). Kujō Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Le BENKEI have a dress code?
Smart casual. Men are required to wear a jacket during dinner time. Please refrain from wearing shorts, sandals, or other casual attire.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.